Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks favourite set to exit after 8 years – as two dead characters from iconic family return

Silhouette of John Paul McQueen stood in front of Hollyoaks village

Hollyoaks icon to exit soap in "explosive scenes" after star films final scenes 20 years after debut

Tinhead, Sinbad and Donny all lean on one another outside of Casa McQueen in key art for Hollyoaks

5 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Brookside reunion for troubled Donny Clark as Lucas Hay spirals

Ste Hay looks stunned, stood beside James Nightingale in a scene from Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks stars reveal dramatic reunion for Ste Hay and 'dead' husband James Nightingale

Former Brookside favourites, from left: Paul Usher (Barry), Philip Borg-Olivier (Tinhead), Michael Starke (Sinbad), Suzanne Collins (Nikki), Louis Emerick (Mick) and John McArdle (Billy) pose around the Brookside Close sign

Hollyoaks and Brookside to crossover again as three legendary characters arrive in the village

Hollyoaks Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide as huge secret rocks the Hutchinsons

Warren and Gemma look stunned stood against a brick wall in Hollyoaks

4 Hollyoaks spoilers: Gemma Johnson convinces Warren Fox to intercept a robbery to save Mercedes McQueen

Vicky, Frankie and Dillon stand behind a hooded Lucas in the park in Hollyoaks

4 Hollyoaks spoilers: Lucas Hay's behaviour spirals as Frankie Osborne receives messages from beyond the grave

Diane, Tony, Ant, Ro and Dee-Dee Hutchinson with Mercedes McQueen, Frankie Osborne and Gemma Johnson in front of a wintery Dog in the Pond in Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks 2025 winter preview: Major death revealed as Diane Hutchinson and Gemma Johnson plot to bring down Mercedes McQueen

Lucas stands behind Dillon in Hollyoaks

4 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Lucas Hay stalks Dillon Ray in a desperate attempt at a reunion

Gemma Johnson looks suspicious in Hollyoaks

3 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Gemma Johnson schemes against Warren Fox

Donny Clark looks serious in a conversation with Dodger Savage in Hollyoaks

3 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Donny Clark issues a warning as Tony Hutchinson receives tragic news

Darren Osborne looks over a hooded Ant Hutchinson's shoulder in The Dog carpark in Hollyoaks

5 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Ant Hutchinson's behaviour spirals as Lucas Hay proposes to Dillon Ray

Sienna supports a broken Cleo as Dodger watches on from afar in Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks to air new issue-based storyline for Cleo McQueen after traumatic childbirth

Donny looks pensive in a conversation with Gemma in Hollyoaks

5 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Dodger Savage reports sexual assault as Donny Clark makes a shocking realisation

Hollyoaks icon reveals why character had to die after fan backlash to dark storyline

Louis Emerick smiles at the camera with a suit and tie on and he's wearing glasses. There's a green hue to the picture.

Louis Emerick on his Hollyoaks future after Brookside crossover twist

Emmerdale's Robert and Aaron share a kiss

Are soaps letting down their power couples as Robron, Swarla and more face giant obstacles?

Former Brookside favourites, from left: Paul Usher (Barry), Philip Borg-Olivier (Tinhead), Michael Starke (Sinbad), Suzanne Collins (Nikki), Louis Emerick (Mick) and John McArdle (Billy).

Johnathon HughesReturning to Brookside is the perfect way to honour Hollyoaks' heritage

Donny speaking to Sheila as Benny sits in a cab in Hollyoaks on set at Brookside Close

4 Hollyoaks spoilers next week: Tony's wedding ends in disaster and Donny heads to Brookside Close

Yasmin Davies cast as Esme in Hollyoaks Later and Brookside

Yasmin Davies cast as legacy character Esme for Hollyoaks Later spin-off and Brookside crossover

Anna Friel poses on a red carpet with a red dress on and a bow in her hair

Brookside icon Anna Friel delivers verdict on revival - and whether she would return

Claire Sweeney at the British Soap Awards 2023

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney reveals verdict on Brookside revival and whether she will return

A general view of Brookside Close

Two beloved Brookside fan-favourites confirm return for special Hollyoaks crossover episode

A general view of Brookside Close

Two Brookside legends confirmed to reprise beloved roles for special Hollyoaks crossover episode

A general view of Brookside Close

Brookside legend will reprise iconic role for Hollyoaks crossover after 35 years

Brookside cast stood smiling in a promotional image

Laura Denby4 things we need to see in Brookside's big Hollyoaks crossover

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