Drama is set to explode in Hollyoaks as emotions boil over, old flames are reignited, and Leela is pushed to the edge.
Viewers believed the chapter was firmly closed on Joel and Cleo’s love story, especially after Cleo chose to embark on a relationship with Sienna. But when Sienna, fearing she might be suffering from Motor Neurone Disease, broke things off, Cleo found herself vulnerable — and Joel wasn’t far behind.
Meanwhile, Leela and Joel’s once-solid relationship has been on rocky ground for weeks, largely due to the manipulative influence of Joel’s therapist, Tommy. As Tommy continues to subtly drive a wedge between the couple, Joel seeks comfort in the familiar — and finds it in Cleo.
In upcoming scenes, sparks fly when Joel confides in Cleo, leading to a moment that could change everything. “No matter who comes into our lives or who we fall in love with, it always comes back to me and you, doesn’t it?” Joel says, right before the two share a passionate kiss.
But the past never stays buried in Hollyoaks, and this secret moment doesn’t remain hidden for long.
When Leela discovers what has happened, her heartbreak quickly turns into rage. Already teetering from the emotional distance growing between her and Joel, this betrayal proves too much. Overwhelmed with anger, Leela begins to unravel, and her next move could have devastating consequences for all three.
As lines blur and loyalties are tested, will Joel be forced to choose between the woman he loves and the one he can’t seem to let go of? And just how far will Leela go now that she’s lost control?
One thing’s for sure: this love triangle is about to get a whole lot messier. Stay tuned.
