Skins star April Pearson says shower scene was ‘weird’ and they shouldn’t have been made to wear such ‘tight’ clothing

April Pearson, best known for her role as Michelle Richardson in Skins, has spoken up about a 'weird' scene that she had to shoot during her time on the show.

The E4 teen drama series is an iconic programme in terms of British pop culture, giving the likes of Dev Patel, Kaya Scodelario and Nicholas Hoult their big breaks in the industry.

However, April Pearson opened up about how she felt like some of the scenes that was asked of her were a bit inappropriate, given that she was just 18 when she was cast in the role of Michelle Richardson.

The actress has a podcast called Are You Michelle From Skins?, and on one episode with former co-star Siwan Morris - who played school teacher Angie - the pair remembered one weird scene they were made to shoot together.

Fans of the hit show might recall the scene in the first season, when Angie comforts a drunk Michelle who, after ending things with Tony, was found hiding in one of the school closets.

The amount she drank then catches up to Michelle, who throws up all over Angie, who takes her to the gym showers so they can both get cleaned up.

In the next scene, Michelle and Angie - student and teacher - are dressed in some rather, well, revealing sports uniforms they got from lost and found.

April played student Michelle Richardson in the drama series. (E4)

Speaking to Siwan about the suggestive scene, April reminded her: "So, like, I'd thrown up on you and then as a teacher, we'd both gone in the shower together.

"You got me out of the shower and put me in gym kit, which just happened to be short and tight.

"It's all a bit like 'ooh, do we need it?' Could we not have had, like, a boy's cricket kit to put on?"

Siwan replied: "I remembered the scene because I've seen it on social media with both you and I and our nipples are just standing erect.

"But I'd forgotten the plot of the actual piece until you'd just reminded me. It's a bit weird isn't it?"

And some fans have admitted that they also found the scene sort of inappropriate.

Siwan actually forgot the plot that led to the shower scene, but agreed that it was too much. (E4)

Commenting on the discussion, one follower told April: "This show objectified women so much. Glad you spoke up about it too! Everyone should be treated with respect."

Another added: "I’m so glad you're speaking out about this!"

And a third fan asked the Skins star: "How do you feel about people still watching Skins? In terms of do you wish people would just move on and stop supporting Skins?"

April posted a follow-up video to answer the question, assuring her fans that she didn't want them to stop watching the show for her sake.

She explained: "I definitely don't want people not to watch Skins. I think it's an important cultural moment and we can just have chats about it after, you know?"