Celebrity Love Island star and former Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has pulled out of a play at the Warehouse Theatre.

According to reports Danan, who played Sol Patrick in Channel 4's teen soap and is best known for his steamy stint on Celebrity Love Island, had blamed a heavy workload for his decision to quit the production of Love and Human Remains.

The beleaguered Warehouse Theatre, which is currently facing severe funding problems, had hoped to see Danan perform in the show which is due to open on October 25.

Danan, who was due to play the role of Bernie in the Brad Fraser play, will be replaced by unknown Nic Thornton.