The arrival of spring proves incredibly eventful in Hollyoaks, which is certainly ramping things up in the coming weeks – with the long-awaited return of Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix) at the centre of a series of thrilling events to come.
Clare was jailed courtesy of granddad Froggy Black (John Middleton) back in October after she wreaked havoc on the eponymous village in the lead up to the show’s 30th anniversary.
She vowed that Froggy would pay for what he did and he may just rue the day he double-crossed her as flashforward six months and she’s back for revenge, with upcoming scenes seeing her escape from captivity.
Be afraid, Hollyoaks village – be very afraid!
In addition to Clare’s return, spring will see devastating scenes unfold a Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith) plots a course for London, with Nancy (Jessica Fox) left devastated to learn that she never quite made it there.
A collision of sorts is on the horizon, with the arrival of the Keane clan at the very centre of it all, providing the long-running serial with not one but two stunt weeks to come – and a big shock in store for Jack (jimmy McKenna) along the way.
If you’ve watched the trailer and were left thinking that there was simply too much to process in one viewing then you’re not alone so join us as we dive deep into the action, taking a look at all the high-octane drama to come.
Clare escapes – and comes face-to-face with Sienna
The long-awaited crossing-of-paths between soap super-schemers Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) and Clare transpired last year but with killer Jez’s (Jeremy Sheffield) killing spree ongoing at the time, the duo’s confrontation was more subdued than expected.
But that’s all set to change, with a dramatic and camp showdown on the cards as the two come face-to-face in upcoming scenes – after Clare deliciously secures her exit from behind bars.
Sienna is desperate to save her children while Clare reveals that she knows her nemesis’ biggest sin – that she claimed her beloved Ethan Williams’ (Matthew James Bailey) life. How will Sienna react when confronted with her grave mistake? And who will come out on top?
Sienna’s behaviour, meanwhile, piques the interest of Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), who wonders if she can be trusted around Cleo McQueen (Nadine Mulkerrin) – especially given Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) is back on the scene as Sienna’s ally.
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Just how will this all end?
Goodbye Frankie as tragedy explodes?
Frankie says her goodbyes and departs for London, excited for a fresh start away from the trauma she endured in the village. But in typical Hollyoaks fashion, more tragedy is on the cards as a collision ensues during her getaway with Charlie Dean (Charlie Behan) and Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence).
Will any of our beloved characters lose their life?
Meet the Keanes – and Jack’s daughter!
The Keane clan make their long-awaited debut in upcoming scenes, with Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden playing patriarch Jonah while Corrie’s Rebecca Ryan takes on the role of Beth.
Their arrival in the village is anything but smooth with tragedy striking, resulting in Beth ending up in hospital – where she comes face-to-face with her dad Jack!
Jack last saw Beth, who is Darren’s (Ashley Taylor Dawson) half-sister, after his wife Frankie died. The pair have had a fractured relationship but will they be able to mend old wounds?
Diane makes a choice about the future
Following her terminal cancer diagnosis, Diane Hutchinson (Alex Fletcher) meets with Misbah Maalik (Harvey Virdi) to discuss options. With limited time, she sets about finding a mother figure for her children.
Ste ends up with James as Rex explores his identity
Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) struggles after finding out about Rex Gallagher’s (Jonny Labey) exploration of his identity through cross-dressing and, as their wedding looms, the husband-to-be ends up in bed with his ex James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan)!
Just what does this mean for Rex and Ste’s future?
Reunion for Dodger and Cleo?
As tensions remain fraught between her and Sienna, it seems Cleo continues to find comfort in the support of Dodger Savage (Danny Mac), much to the concern of Theresa (Jorgie Porter), who fears there’s something going on between the two.
As viewers will recall, Dodge and Cleo recently shared a kiss at the hospital after a positive update about baby Joseph but agreed to keep shtum. Is there a chance that something more will transpire? Is T right to be concerned?
Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4.
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