Hollyoaks serves the drama next week, as confirmed in my new spoilers, as the aftermath of the exploitation story sends shockwaves through the village – with the mother of all comebacks at the centre of it all.
After a decade of wishing, hoping, and praying, fans get their wish in the form of a comeback for Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix), who returns from the dead in must-see scenes.
The incomparable soap schemer has somehow evaded death once more, and boy, are we glad she has.
Estranged sibling Grace Black (Tamara Wall), like the viewers, wants answers about how her sister is – you know – alive. Patience, Grace. Patience. Answers are on their way!
Another twist to the tale is that Clare is the secret wife of DI Banks (Drew Cain), who was leading the child exploitation operation in the village, and in the wake of the operation in question having been exposed, villagers want answers, which provides for high-octane scenes aplenty.
And Clare isn’t the only comeback on the cards next week, with Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) back for more – and this time he and Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) manage to cross paths.
Talk about jam-packed! For a full breakdown of what’s to come, I’ve got you covered.
Monday June 2
Reunions, confessions, and tears are aplenty in the wake of the events which unfolded on screens this week.
Grace is left reeling in the aftermath of her reunion with Clare, who had been presumed dead for over a decade.
The estranged siblings get up to speed over a catch-up up and a dangerous alliance is forged between the two.
Clare asks Grace for help in accomplishing her one goal, which is getting her hands on cash – cash which is currently in Diane’s possession – and fleeing the country with her family.
Over at the police station, a number of villagers are demanding answers in the wake of discovering the exploitation plot and what Frankie, Dillon, and Vicky have been subjected to.
Donny is on the case and, with a fatality now confirmed, there are questions aplenty. Nancy, meanwhile, is shell-shocked in the wake of the devastating events.
And she’s not the only one, with Sienna getting wind of the fact that granddaughter Tori was in the custody of DI Banks.
At the hospital, Ste receives urgent news from Misbah about Lucas, who has just undergone brain surgery.
Elsewhere, one resident saves himself with a selfless act, while a previous client has unfinished business.
Tuesday June 3
It’s business as usual for some of our villagers, but for others, moving forward is much more difficult.
Mercedes is worried about Freddie and, while searching his memory box, she locates the letter Warren wrote for her previously – the one Freddie intercepted. Wanting answers, the former pub landlady resolves to confront her beau.
Later, she waits on the city walls as she reunites with Warren Fox. But just how will this long-awaited reunion go down?
Elsewhere, Sienna is determined to find out the truth, vowing to locate her granddaughter.
Wednesday June 4
A murder probe gets fully underway as the police investigate the shock death.
Warren is left reeling to discover Mercedes’ bowel cancer diagnosis as he desperately tries to remind her of their past.
Sienna, meanwhile, is hopeful that she can find out more about Victoria and thus heads to see Donny at the station. But while there, she makes a chilling discovery.
One resident regains consciousness in hospital but his condition is overshadowed by anger.
