 In 2011 Metcalfe stated her plans to stay with the serial indefinitely, saying, "I never get bored or lose interest" with her storylines and scripts.In 2012, Kirkwood said that due to Metcalfe being the first actress he cast in "Hollyoaks" he was "so chuffed that she's becoming a real star".He added that "telling stories for Mercedes is as exciting now as it was on day one".