Hollyoaks actor James Sutton, 43, says he is “shutting the door” on acting, describing how he has “emotionally checked out” from his work. He also says he has launched an OnlyFans account and that the move has left him feeling “sexy for the first time.” The outlets report that Sutton is known for portraying John Paul McQueen on the Channel 4 soap.

Both sources present the same core claims, with Sutton linking his acting decision to his personal experience and to his new venture. They frame his comments as a shift in career direction rather than as a specific incident tied to a production or employer. The coverage focuses on Sutton’s statements about his motivation and how the OnlyFans career has affected his self-perception, while offering limited additional detail on his future plans beyond stepping back from acting.