Hollyoaks has dropped a major bombshell that ties together corruption, betrayal, and a long-lost fortune — and it involves none other than Clare Devine. After a dramatic return to the village following a 12-year absence, Clare (now revealed as Mrs. Banks) is shaking things up in a storyline packed with tension, danger, and unexpected revelations.
Viewers were stunned last week when it was revealed that Clare, long presumed gone for good, had been operating under the alias Mrs. Banks — the wife of recently deceased corrupt detective inspector Alistair Banks. Together with her sister Grace Black, Clare and Alistair were involved in a vast criminal network, exploiting vulnerable teens and laundering dirty money.
One of the most talked-about plot threads was when Diane Hutchinson became an unwitting part of the operation. Mistaken for Mrs. Banks by a gang member, Diane was handed a suitcase containing a staggering £2 million in cash. Since then, the money — and its true owner — had remained a mystery… until now.
In the episode aired Wednesday, June 4, Clare began her ruthless mission to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers. She paid a visit to Diane, brushing off the latter’s affair with her husband but making it crystal clear that taking the money was an unforgivable act. “You crossed the line,” Clare warned ominously, before pressing Diane for answers.
Diane tried to distance herself from the situation, claiming she no longer had the money and referring to it as “blood money.” But viewers quickly learned that this wasn’t the end of the story.
Meanwhile, the police were investigating the aftermath of Banks’s death. Frankie, Dillon, and Vicky — all victims of the gang’s horrific abuse — were questioned but remained tight-lipped about Grace Black’s involvement, clearly still terrified of potential consequences. However, Frankie inadvertently confirmed details that point to Grace’s guilt before abruptly leaving the room.
Later, Vicky and Dillon opened up about their own traumatic experiences. Yet even then, Vicky seemed guarded — and for good reason.
In a jaw-dropping final twist, the truth finally came out: it’s Vicky who has Clare’s fortune.
The teenager was seen looking increasingly anxious, clearly torn between keeping the cash hidden and the fear of what could happen if Clare discovers the truth. With Clare already showing just how dangerous she can be, Vicky’s life could be in serious danger if she doesn’t tread carefully.
Will Vicky come clean before it’s too late? Or will Clare Devine’s return lead to even more chaos and destruction in Hollyoaks?
One thing is clear — this is far from over.
