The 28 year old, who plays Lisa Loveday on the popular Channel 4 soap, took to her Twitter feed to reply to a post shared by the show where actress Kelle Bryan, who plays Martin Devaraux, could be seen saying they've created a podcast "all about racism".
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. "Did Black Lives Matter when we were referred to as 'blackies' by a senior member of the production team? Do Black Lives really Matter to you if over the last 4 years at Hollyoaks, I have only worked with ONE black director?"
"It starts within the work place. Systemic changes must be put into practice. Working at Hollyoaks is mostly positive, but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry.View gallery "I am no longer standing for it. Putting out a podcast on racism and asking your black cast members to teach you how to tackle these issues is the bare minimum.