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Scott Sabeka is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Calvin Denba. Scott debuted on-screen on 28 September 2011 and was introduced as one of five new students who arrives to study at Hollyoaks Community College.

Character creation
Denba told a reporter from Impact Magazine that Scott is "your average guy" who is not very wild and likes a pint of beer. Scott is "chilled out" and concentrates on his studies. Denba added that he does not conform to the student life and "he does what’s necessary to get by". Denba hoped that his cockney accent and his "lovely smile" would brighten Scott up. He thought the way Scott was written gave the impression that Scott was dull. Denba said that this was why he was attempting to impliment some of his own characteristics and Scott feed off the energy fellow student Rob Edwards (David Atkins) provides. Denba opined that Scott is not a big character in the series, but he "keeps everything functioning" in his circle of friends. Scott is "a bit of a sweetheart" and "likeable" because he is always ready to be extra helpful to his friends. However, Scott's attentions soon turn to Annalise Appleton and he "goes the extra mile" to sort out Annalise and Rob's relationship. Denba said that it was obvious that Scott was attracted to Annalise. If there's one person who will take to the relaxed student lifestyle like a laidback duck to laidback water it's Scott. Never happier than when he's enjoying the footie and a pint down the pub with his mates (especially Barney, one of our fave Hollyoaks bromances), you won't find him indulging in any wild behaviour – that's just not his style! The serial later started to explore Scott's background and it is revealed that he has a problematic past. As Scott went home for the Easter holidays, his friend Barney Harper-McBride (Tom Scurr) decides to visit him. Denba told Alison Slade of TVTimes that Scott's grandmother gets off to a bad start with Barney, "she thinks he's going to nick her stash of cash, so she puts on a boxing glove and chins him". Scott refuses to leave the house and his grandmother keeps on mentioning his friend named Mitchell. Denba said that because Scott is from the East End of London, "you can't be an angel among demons all the time". Scott fell victim to peer pressure and "did a few naughty things" such as stealing. He did a job that went wrong and Mitchell took the blame. Denba added that his character "ran off to uni" to lead a different life. Slade said of the character: "He's earned himself a reputation as the Mr Nice Guy of the halls, who, if he were any more laid back, would be horizontal." Entertainment website Digital Spy ran a poll to find out which student was the most popular with viewers. Scott came third with 14.1% of the vote.

Development
Demba said that Scott should "man up" over Annalise Appleton (Tamaryn Payne). Scott and Annalise have had feelings for each other for some time but has shown any signs of starting a relationship yet. To complicate the situation, Scott is best friends with Rob Edwards (David Atkins), who is Annalises ex-boyfriend. Demba commented: "He really needs to seize the day, so when he does come back to Chester, he's meaning business. He's going to try and sort this out once and for all." Demba also stated that Scott knows that Rob will not be happy, but sometimes it's good to "ruffle a few feathers".

Storylines
Scott arrives at HCC and greets his hall share students Will Savage (James Atherton), Barney, Annalise and Rob. Scott starts helping Rob to plan his anniversary with Annalise. He makes some invitations for the party, which Rob pretends he made to impress Annalise. She realises that Scott has been helping Rob and the two bond. He tells Annalise that Rob does not treat her right. When Annalise faces more problems in her relationship, she nearly kisses Scott. Scott and Annalise's feeling for each other grow and he tells her that she needs to decide between himself and Rob. Annalise tells Rob that she does not want to be with him anymore, but decides that she would like to stay single. Scott decides to give Annalise some time, but she later sleeps with Joel Dexter (Andrew Still). When Scott attempts to discuss the situation with Annalise, she tells him it will have to wait.