Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn lands new job as pole dance teacher after she was axed from soap for sharing racy snaps on OnlyFans

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Published: 20:42 BST, 4 May 2025 | Updated: 20:43 BST, 4 May 2025

Sarah Jayne Dunn has landed herself a new job as a pole dance teacher not long after she quit Hollyoaks to pursue a career on OnlyFans.

The former soap star, 43, was given an ultimatum by bosses to stop sharing racy snaps or to leave – and she chose to walk away.

Sarah, who played Mandy Richardson from 1996 to 2021, has always defended her decision for her controversial side hustle to TV bosses.

Not only does she do OnlyFans, but now dances too. 

The mum-of-one has now shared photos in a thong as she confirmed she has now taught her first lesson.

She told The Sun: ‘It was great and all the women were so lovely – I’m really excited for them all to go on their own little pole dancing journey.’

Sarah Jayne Dunn, 43, has landed herself a new job as a pole dance teacher not long after she quit Hollyoaks to pursue a career on OnlyFans

The mum-of-one has now shared photos in a thong as she confirmed she has now taught her first lesson

‘I feel supported, I feel I can be myself and not be judged – and how rare is it to find that space and sense of community? I feel very lucky,’ she added.

Sharing updates with her followers before her first ever class, Sarah admitted she was feeling nervous.

On Instagram, the TV star penned: ‘I’m excited and terrified in equal measure… because very soon, I’ll be stepping into a whole new challenge – teaching my first beginners’ pole class!’

‘Pole has been a huge part of my life for over two years now. I first found it just after lockdown, a little before turning 41, when I was looking for something fun, but challenging.

‘From the very first spin, I was hooked. What started as a way to move and push myself has become so much more- strength, confidence, and a whole new community of incredible, supportive people who lift each other up (literally!).’

Sarah continued: ‘I’ve recently started 1:1 training with a new pole coach, and I can already feel myself improving in ways I never expected.

‘Now, I’m about to take the next step, sharing everything I’ve learned with others. My beginner’s classes will be for absolute newbies or anyone wanting to go back to basics!

‘I’ll be teaching at the same studio where my journey began too which is exciting @PoleGymholmeschapel, and I can’t wait to help others discover just how empowering pole can be.’

Sarah played the role of Mandy Richardson on the Channel 4 soap for 25 years 

She recently showed off her impressive two-stone weight loss transformation as she discussed the recent Hollyoaks cast cuts and her love for pole fitness.

While discussing her fitness journey, Sarah said she was excited to ‘feel strong again,’ adding that her son Stanley, seven, has been a huge inspiration. 

Sarah starred on Hollyoaks for 25 years before she was dropped from the soap in November 2021 after joining OnlyFans.

Her exit from the soap came after an unnamed co-star logged a formal complaint and bosses have since changed cast members’ contracts to ban them from launching their own OnlyFans.

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Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn lands new job as pole dance teacher after she was axed from soap for sharing racy snaps on OnlyFans

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