Stephen Patterson
Published April 20, 2026 11:59pm
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Hollyoaks dishes up more drama and emotion in another big week for the village residents (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro)
The eponymous Hollyoaks village continues to reel in the wake of the crash tragedy, whichsaw a number of characters’ lives on the line.
Earlier this month, a devastation collision saw Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith), Charlie Dean (Charlie Behan) and Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence) left in serious danger after the vehicle they were in collided with new family the Keanes’ removal van.
Frankie is left with injuries that prevent her from going to dance school while Charlie made it out of the accident relatively unscathed – but the toll of his role in the atrocity and what it could mean for his future have been playing on his mind.
Beth Keane (Rebecca Ryan), meanwhile, was revealed to be none other than Jack’s (Jimmy McKenna) daughter, which led to serious conflict in the family given that her son Caleb (Lewis Walton) was left with a spinal injury, which she blames Charlie for.
This sets the scene for more conflict to come next week, so here’s everything we know so far.
A new arrival and a big return as the Osbornes are divided
Pearl Anderson (Dawn Hope) returns from Dubai with newcomer and social media influencer Maddox, who hitches a ride with her to the village.
Maddox is none other than Beth and Jonah’s (Rebecca Ryan) other son and he returns from his ski trip to meet up with his family, unaware of what has folded while he’s been away.
Maddox arrives in the village after hitching a ride with Pearl – and he finds out about the crash (Picture: Lime Pictures)
The character is shocked when Beth tells him about the crash, with Pearl overhearing what has transpired. The Keanes head off to visit Caleb in hospital.Jonah, meanwhile, thanks Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) for saving his family.
Later, Pearl reintroduces herself to Beth as Jack’s fiancé, bringing along some bits for their new home. She helps Jonah and Beth settle in to Weirside View, where James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) lived previously with his family.
Jack, meanwhile, is caught in the middle as Nancy (Jessica Fox) and Beth argue over who is to blame for the crash.
Determined to get answers, Jack heads to the police station wanting an update on the investigation. But the only witness they haven’t spoken to is Vicky, who is still in a coma.
James and Ste? Or James and Rex?
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Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) wakes up in Dee Valley Law with James by his side, having cheated on Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) with his ex.He discovers missed calls from Rex and heads off. James, meanwhile, is hoping for more.
It’s clear that Ste has a big decision to make about who he wants to be with.
James is happy to have spent the night with Ste (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro)
Ste has a big decision to make (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro)
Leela Lomax (Kirsty-Leigh Porter), however, is ardently Team Rex, upset at Ste for going there again, ordering James out of her home. Rex turns up to ask why Ste has been ignoring him. What will Ste say?
That remains to be seen but he later meets with James, having made a big decision.
The romance with Rex isn’t at an end, that much we know, as later in the week Rex seduces Ste, determined to remind him that he’s the same person he fell in love with.
Diane takes action to push Tony and Leela together
Hoping Tony will notice how good Leela is with the kids, Diane (Alex Fletcher) asks Leela to look after Dee-Dee for the night. Later, she asks Tone to take the kids out to the cinema with Leela, hoping it will result in sparks flying for the pair.
Diane is determined to ensure Tony has support when the time comes (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro)
Nancy, meanwhile, comes over to spend time with Diane.
Dee Dee asks Leela what Tegan was like. The pair have a conversation and Leela assures Dee Dee that she’ll always be there for her.
Cleo asks questions as Sienna manipulates
Cleo McQueen (Nadine Mulkerrin) continues to spiral after she was led to believe by Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) that she killed Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix).
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Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) has been told something by Cleo at this point and thus she makes a beeline for Sienna, wanting to know the truth. Has Sienna been caught out?
Will Sienna’s manipulation be exposed? (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Cleo struggles to be around Tori, believing she caused her mum’s demise. Tori performs a school project in front of her family but Cleo imagines Tori blaming her for what happened to Clare.
Later, she fears her medication isn’t working, with Sienna promising to take care of her. But as the week progresses, Cleo once again questions why her pills aren’t having any effect…
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