JAMES Sutton is set to make a million pounds just months after quitting Hollyoaks and joining OnlyFans.
The played John Paul McQueen for 20 years on the Channel 4 soap but quit after becoming frustrated with bosses not using his character.
James Sutton left Hollyoaks after he felt the show lost its heart
James is making far more money from adult content than he made from his Hollyoaks days Credit: Instagram
Earlier this month, James revealed that he was following in the footsteps of by joining adult subscription site .
And it has proved a shrewd move, earning him significantly more cash.
While soap actors on the likes of and can earn six figure salaries, stars are paid much, much less.
So it has come as a relief for James that his move — that has already seen him pose completely naked for celebrity photographer Walter Zak — has also seen his bank balance soar.
A source said: “It took James a little while to decide to join OnlyFans buts financially it’s the best move he’s ever made.
“He’s got thousands of subscribers paying £12 to see him in his pants and there’s more in priemium content.
“He’s surged up the OnlyFans charts to become one of the top one per cent — eclipsing the likes of Sarah.
“If he keeps up the momentum, which he will, he’ll make a million within months.”
The Sun exclusively revealed that .
The soap underwent cuts in 2024, with behind the scenes.
At the time James told The Mail : “So many of the crew had been there for years, so it really was an awful time.
“And I do feel like a lot of the heart of the show had kind of been ripped out to be honest.”
Calling the changes “heartbreaking”, James added that the “energy of the place had never recovered.
He added: “It used to be something quite special going to work but sadly that all changed.”
And he revealed that ultimately the changes at the soap made him quit.
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