Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Next week on Hollyoaks, Rex takes a very brave step as he continues to secretly explore his identity. Meanwhile, Diane and Tony have a devastating decision to make, and Mercedes and Jenson grow closer behind Warren’s back.
Here is our round-up of all the biggest moments coming up in the village. You can also check out our collection of 11 spoiler pictures from next week’s episodes.
Monday 23 March – Episode 6695 1. Mercedes gets a surprise
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Mercedes is stunned to find Jenson fast asleep in the living room, after spending the night getting to know his long-lost brother Warren.
Suspicious of his intentions, Mercedes plans to find out just what Jenson is up to. With Ste moving out of his flat, Warren asks Jenson to help him move back in.
2. Diane and Tony return
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Diane and Tony arrive home, after their trip to London to get a second opinion about Diane’s cancer. Ant pleads with his uncle Dom not to tell his parents about what happened with him and Kathleen-Angel. As she and Ant grow closer, Kathleen-Angel takes Ro to Casa McQueen for a much-needed catch up.
Later, Diane and Tony catch up with Ste at The Dog and confirm what the doctors have said. In response, Ste tells them that he has moved his wedding forward and wants Diane to be his maid of honour and Tony his best man.
3. Vicky won’t change her mind
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Vicky is busy preparing for the grand opening of the salon, but she is also still interested in using the weight loss injections – to the horror of her sister. Gemma tells Vicky that she can’t risk prescribing her the injections as a doctor, as she doesn’t meet the weight criteria – but Vicky says she will take her chances with the illegal injections otherwise.
At the opening of the salon, Vicky makes a speech where she thanks Gemma for her support. But what will Gemma decide to do about her sister’s weight loss injections?
4. Jenson makes his feelings clear
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Mercedes confronts Jenson alone, where he finally explains himself following their surprise fling. He admits that while he initially wasn’t honest about his intentions when he first turned up in rehab, things changed as he soon caught real feelings for her. Mercedes warns Jenson what Warren will do if he finds out the truth.
All eyes are on Jenson at the salon opening, and his chemistry with Mercedes is undeniable. But he could be facing more danger, as Jenson later gets a mysterious call from someone he owes money to. Who are they, and what do they want?
5. Ro has an idea
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Ro is keen for Rex to explore his identity freely, as he is currently experimenting with women’s clothes in private.
He kindly suggests that Rex goes to a drag night – but when Ste turns up, Rex quickly covers and says that it is an idea for a stag do.
Tuesday 24 March – Episode 66966. Diane gets advice
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Diane keeps Eva off school to have some precious mother-daughter time with her youngest child. Tony finds a letter from the oncologist that Diane has ignored, and when he confronts his wife, she explains that she just wants a break. The pair struggle to manage Dee Dee’s behaviour as she continues to lash out at Diane, and when Ste overhears, he encourages them to tell the kids the truth.
As Diane sleeps, Tony breaks down in tears and tells Ste that he can’t bear the thought of life without his wife. In emotional scenes, Ste pledges his support to his friend. Leela later stops by and offers Diane some advice. Will Leela’s words have an impact?
7. Ste and Rex make plans
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With the wedding moved forward, Ste continues to throw himself into last-minute preparations for the big day.
Rex tries on the suit that Ste ordered for him at the flat – what will he think about his wedding outfit?
8. Warren faces a decision
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Jenson decides to throw a relaunch party at The Loft, against Warren’s wishes. Sure enough, Warren plans a date with Gemma at a restaurant, but she says she’d prefer to go to The Loft opening. Theresa takes Warren aside and tells him that he needs to decide which woman he truly wants.
Later, Jenson stops by at the McQueen house while looking for Warren and checks in on how Mercedes is doing with her recovery. He offers her a listening ear, but will Mercedes accept his support?
Wednesday 25 March – Episode 66979. Rex takes a brave step
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Rex tells Froggy about the drag night that Ro suggested to him, and Froggy kindly encourages his grandson to give it a go. Rex puts on a wig, heels and a long dress and courageously attends his first public outing since experimenting with his look.
Thankfully, he is warmed by the welcoming atmosphere at the LGBTQ+ club night. Will he be encouraged to tell Ste about his exploration of his identity?
10. Mercedes causes a stir
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Jenson’s relaunch party at The Loft gets underway, but things soon get derailed when a shocking turn of events leads to all eyes on Mercedes.
What unfolds, and why is Mercedes at the centre of the drama?
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
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