Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Note: This article contains discussion of topics including rape.
Hollyoaks has confirmed the reason behind Vicky Grant’s horrifying kidnap ordeal next week, as the soap makes a link between two major storylines. As Vicky’s life is in serious danger, can her loved ones do enough to save her?
Vicky was presented with an exciting opportunity this week, when she is spotted by talent scout Miles, who is keen to give her a lucrative modelling contract. While Frankie and Dillon were dubious about the situation, Vicky decided to pursue this new career.
Next week, Vicky is told about a big modelling job in London, but when she later heads to the audition, she is devastated by a comment made by Miles.
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Gemma is encouraged by Donny to be supportive of her sister, so she calls Vicky to check on her – but Gemma is horrified when she hears Vicky screaming for help on the other end of the phone.
Meanwhile, next week Dodger finally voices his suspicions about his colleague Smithy, who we know is running an illegal drugs operation and has roped Prince and John Paul into his dodgy scheme.
Dodger arrests Smithy, who warns him that fellow villain Sully will soon come for him as a result. Sure enough, Dodger is soon contact by Sully from prison, who tells him to follow his orders as the McQueens are in serious danger.
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With the McQueens in lockdown inside the house, Dodger has no choice but to obey Sully’s demands in order to save his girlfriend Theresa and her family.
But new spoilers have revealed that former detective Donny is forced to join in with whatever the incarcerated villain wants – as he gets a terrifying phone call from his daughter Vicky, who has been taken by Sully’s men.
Both Donny and Dodger have a traumatic history with Sully since the events of Liverpool last year, when the two men were raped by Sully and Griff.
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What will the pair be forced to do to save Vicky and the McQueens, and can they escape the clutches of Sully and Smithy for good?
This dramatic story directly links to a special episode surrounding the McQueens, with a number of familiar faces returning to celebrate tw0 decades of the iconic soap family.
Ahead of his character’s upcoming exit, John Paul reflects on the choices he has made and imagines what life would be like if he’d done things differently.
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 and Donny’s stories, 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.