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Fans appeared to have mixed reactions to the idea on social media, with many of the page s followers voicing their disappointment that Hyland won t be standing in for James Nightingale, the lawyer Ste has been getting close to in recent weeks. McHay was cool but been there [done] that, one fan wrote. Ste and James are kinda fun at the minute. John Paul needs something fresh. Nooooo I m so down for Ste and James, another added.
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