Hollyoaks to air tragic Luke Morgan exit as Gary Lucy leaves soap

After an initial run from 1999 to 2002, Lucy returned to the programme in 2017 and has been a regular face ever since, but it was announced last March that his character was headed towards a tragic end.

Having been battling a form of dementia since December 2019, it has been revealed that Luke will succumb to the condition in tonight's episode, after spending money intended for a medical trial on a trip to Mallorca.

That's where he'll see Nancy and Darren get married against a beautiful sunny backdrop, with singer Chesney Hawkes set to make a cameo appearance at the ceremony to serenade the newlyweds.

The story will unfold in its entirety tonight, kicking off with a Hollyoaks double-bill on Channel 4 from 6pm until 7pm, followed by an hour-long special episode on E4 from 7pm to 8pm.

In addition to Luke's sad departure, which has been in the pipeline for months, Hollyoaks has also teased the "shock exit" of another resident, following a life-changing decision – tune in to find out who it is.

It won't all be goodbyes, however, as we are promised a blend of "comedic, touching and heartbreaking" moments, as well as the dramatic delivery of Nancy Osborne's baby by Felix Westwood under less than ideal circumstances.

Hollyoaks streams first on All 4 and airs every weeknight at 7pm on E4, and 6:30pm on Channel 4. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight.

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