Stephen Patterson
Published November 24, 2025 4:05pm
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Previous Page Next PageHollyoaks is heating up this winter, with some big shocks and surprises in store for fans in the build up to Christmas.
The twists have been in high supply in the wake of the Channel 4 soap’s 30th anniversary and viewers can expect more drama aplenty in the coming weeks and months.
Festive cheer will be in short supply, with chaotic twists, emotional stories and some truly shocking drama on the way for characters including Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith), Lucas and Ste Hay (Oscar Curtis and Kieron Richardson) and Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe).
A big death, a shock revenge plot and a twisted love triangle with twists galore are at the centre of this Christmas and if you’d like a proper breakdown of what’s to come then you’re in luck.
Here’s just some of what you have to look forward to as 2026 closes out with a bang!
JJ dead – and Frankie’s new mission
Frankie gets big news (Picture: Lime Pictures)
There is big news in store for Frankie Osborne in the lead up to the festive season as JJ Osborne (Ryan Mulvey) is confirmed to be dead.
The criminal, who abused twin sister Frankie, was sentenced to years in prison last year. The news comes as a shock to Frankie, who looks set to embark on a relationship with newcomer Sully (Harry French)… but things take a turn
Sully caught?
Sully’s crimes are set to catch up with him (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Dodger is on a mission to take down Sully, who was present when Griff raped him. Sully, as audiences know, also sexually assaulted Donny (Louis Emerick), who has been struggling to deal with what happened to him, with emotional scenes on the cards.
But it seems justice could be on the cards as, in a post-trailer scene, Frankie makes it quite clear that she intends to help Dodger take Sully down.
‘This is about bad men who do bad things and then walk away like they never did’, says Frankie with conviction as she explains her reason for helping Dodger expose Sully.
Dillon and Ste relationship escalates – as Lucas lashes out
Dillon and Ste continue to see each other behind Lucas’ back (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Dillon and Ste’s secret relationship continues to ramp up while Lucas remains desperate to win back his former flame’s affection – unaware that Dillon is sleeping with his dad.
Tense scenes shown in the trailer see Dillon and Ste sleep together once more, with an emotional Lucas determined to find out why his ex doesn’t want to be with him any more.
Will he uncover the ultimate betrayal as he walks in on his dad and his ex post-coital?
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Previous Page Next PageRex, meanwhile, is also back in the village and Lucas is less than pleased to his dad’s ex as he lashes out, punching him in the face. Will Rex, who previously groomed Dillon into a world of exploitation, retaliate?
Lucas, who has been abusing Ste in recent months, is also seen pushing Dillon against a wall, telling him that he’s not leaving him. The question is: just what will he do to stop Dillon from moving on?
And how will he react when the truth of Ste and Dillon’s shocking relationship is exposed?
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Diane and Gemma get revenge on Mercedes?
Mercedes is in danger (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) is riddled with guilt in the wake of shooting Tony Hutchinson (Nick Picard) and thus she’s been helping Diane (Alex Fletcher) with his recovery.
However, Diane gets tipped off by Gemma Johnston (Tisha Merry) about Mercy’s role in her husband’s ordeal and thus the two women forge a shocking plot to get revenge on Mercedes – by making her relapse and ‘dialling up the guilt’.
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Mercedes, meanwhile, reunites with old flame Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas), much to the chagrin of Goldie (Chelsee Healey).
Theresa McQueen returns
Theresa is back (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Following her Hollyoaks Later comeback, Theresa returns to the village, where she reconnects with ex Dodger, who is struggling in the wake of his rape ordeal.
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