Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Note: This article contains discussion of topics including rape.
Hollyoaks has confirmed that Donny Clark and Misbah Maalik will get engaged again next week, signalling a fresh start for the happy couple. But as the pair celebrate their official romantic reunion, there are several new twists to come that could suggest trouble in paradise already…
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Donny and Misbah first got engaged in September 2024, but their relationship fell apart late last year. In October, Donny was raped by Sully in harrowing scenes and has struggled to come to terms with his ordeal.
As he kept this trauma to himself for months, Donny spiralled out of control and he kept a host of secrets from Misbah, who eventually had enough and called off their engagement.
However, Donny recently found the courage to open up to his loved ones about his rape and Misbah has stood by his side, finally understanding the reason for his out of character behaviour.
Next week, things are looking up for Misbah and Donny as they look to move forward together – but things take a turn when they bump into Dodger in the market…
“Dodger is keen to ask Donny if he has made a decision about returning to work in the police force,” says our Hollyoaks insider. “Misbah is really hurt, as she didn’t know anything about this dilemma. She is desperate to make things work with Donny, but him continuing to keep her in the dark about important things really won’t help matters…”
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Donny realises that he has messed up, so he devises a grand gesture to prove to Misbah that he loves her and is completely committed to their relationship. He puts on a suit, finds the ring that Misbah had previously taken off, and proposes to her again!
Misbah is taken aback by this romantic surprise and happily accepts Donny’s proposal. The couple are thrilled to be engaged once again and back on track in their relationship.
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However, their bubble of love is burst by a sudden knock on the door. Who has arrived, and are they bringing good or bad news to Donny and Misbah?
This isn’t the only threat to their rekindled relationship, as later in the week, Donny pays a visit to a former flame. Who does he go to see, and what could this mean for his future with Misbah?
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
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.