Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Note: This article contains discussion of topics including rape.
Next week on Hollyoaks, a dramatic day at the McQueen house leads to Dodger bravely telling his family the truth about his ordeal. Meanwhile, Mercedes heads to rehab to tackle her addiction, and Tinhead is confronted by mystery newcomer Jenson.
Here is our round-up of all the biggest moments coming up in the village. You can also check out our collection of 9 spoiler pictures from next week’s episodes.
Monday 26 January – Episode 6671 1. Tensions rise in the McQueen house
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The McQueen house is full of people, with Tinhead and Liberty coming round to watch a boxing match, and Sienna helping Cleo to pack her things – following Cleo’s decision to move in with the Blakes.
Dodger continues to pull away from Theresa as she questions whether something is wrong with him, while tensions simmer between Warren and Tinhead surrounding their hidden shared history…
2. Mercedes hits rock bottom
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Mercedes arrives home to the village, and Warren is forced to step in to support her once again. Theresa is keen to reach out to her so opens up about her own past to prove that she understands why she is struggling. She explains that Warren helped her through her darkest moments – but this leads to intoxicated Mercedes lashing out…
Later, Warren tells Mercedes that he has made an important phone call, having realised that they both need to be strong in order to face life’s challenges together. What does this call mean for Mercedes?
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3. Warren and Dodger clash
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When Myra-Pocahontas breaks her robot, Warren offers to help Dodger fix it. But Dodger rejects his offer and snaps, insisting he can handle it himself. Warren retaliates and mocks Dodger for not being a ‘man’s man’, so Dodger leaves to get some space.
Theresa later finds him on the stairs, and Dodger asks her if everything is okay with their relationship. She assures him that they are solid but encourages him to be honest with her.
4. Dodger opens up
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Dodger overhears Warren talking about his strange behaviour since the events in Liverpool last year. He reaches breaking point and feels unable to bear the weight of his trauma any longer.
In front of everyone, Dodger breaks down and bravely tells the truth that he was raped several months ago. Will he be supported by his loved ones?
Tuesday 27 January – Episode 66725. Cleo and Sienna unravel
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Cleo continues to feel overwhelmed by Joseph’s constant crying. She gets the cold shoulder from Sienna, who has just found out that she knew Dodger had been raped before anyone else. The pair start arguing and are interrupted by Dodger and Theresa.
Once alone, struggling Cleo screams into a pillow, while Liberty advises Sienna to be there for her partner. Is there any hope left for Cleo and Sienna?
6. Dodger wants answers
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After being honest about his ordeal, Dodger tells Theresa that it will take time for him to feel ready to be intimate again. Theresa says she is willing to wait, and plans to spend the day with him.
But Theresa feels uneasy when she find out that Cleo already knew about Dodger’s rape, and Dodger follows her after she runs off. Dodger is also trying to get to the bottom of why Sienna is angry – can he reach out to his twin sister?
7. Mercedes heads to rehab
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Mercedes heads off to rehab, after Warren took action to help get her addiction under control. Warren assures her that she is strong as they share a loving moment before she leaves – but newcomer Jenson is seen watching on.
When she arrives at the clinic, Mercedes soon becomes firm friends with fellow patient and Brookside favourite Nikki.
8. Tinhead hides evidence
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Tinhead is seen desperately deleting texts from a mysterious sender that demand money from him.
After secretly spying on Warren and Mercedes, Jenson heads to The Loft in search of Tinhead – and Liberty is left flustered by his surprise arrival!
9. Joseph is in danger
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At the flat, Cleo grows increasingly overwhelmed with her situation. She snaps at Sienna’s daughter Sophie, but then realises that she imagined the entire interaction.
Sienna later arrives home and is horrified to find Cleo asleep on the sofa and baby Joseph having a seizure.
Wednesday 28 January – Episode 667310. Jenson issues a threat
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When he finds Tinhead at The Loft, Jenson makes a stern threat towards him, demanding his money back or he will tell Warren what he has done. This week, Tinhead was seen claiming to be Warren to get into a mysterious building, so this could have something to do with what he has been hiding.
Warren then arrives at The Loft – what has Tinhead done and how is Warren involved?
11. Dodger makes a promise
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While at The Loft, Warren spots Dodger, and he uses the opportunity to confirm that Dodger’s intentions with Theresa are completely genuine.
Dodger assures him that his heart is entirely with Theresa, admitting that there was previously someone else but it’s over now. Will things be smooth sailing for Dodger and Theresa going forward?
12. Mercedes panics
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In the rehab clinic, Mercedes begins to feel restless, so Nikki invites her to a yoga session to help her relax.
But she then finds out that her family are set to come in for a group therapy session the next day and immediately panics. Will Mercedes be able to face her loved ones?
13. Cleo is under suspicion
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With baby Joseph having a seizure, Cleo and Sienna are in complete turmoil and frantically rush to the hospital.
Once he is being treated, Misbah and Gemma are concerned that Cleo might have suffered from a postpartum psychosis episode and harmed Joseph. Is this true, and has Cleo hurt her baby?
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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Hollyoaks are continuing to work closely with We Are Survivors to tell Dodger’s story, an organisation that supports male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester and throughout England and Wales.
For more information, visit wearesurvivors.co.uk, or contact the 24/7 support line at 0808 500 2222.