Does Hollyoaks have too many characters now?

I totally agree. I said last time at this rate there will be no time to air the show, just the credits! I really don't know what Hollyoaks are doing bringing in all these people. Maybe they are testing them out with the audience and the ones that prove popular will stay on. I don't mind Gaz, Ricky and Pete but Liberty, Seth, Leanne and Ruby annoy me.