Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. Please click here to update your account with a username and password.

Hello. Some features on this site require registration. Please click here to register for free.

Hello and thank you for registering. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. If you can't find the email you can resend it here.

Hello. Some features on this site require a subscription. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month.

Hollyoaks 2023

Keep posting here.

Will Ste and James make it to the alter?

Will Warren's gangster mum plans come to fruition?

Will Ethan take his top off again?

Ste's gay teen son returns

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 162August 29, 2024 10:10 PM

The actor who plays Ethan previously appeared on the show as a trick that John Paul tried hooking up with.

by Anonymousreply 1March 17, 2023 2:44 AM

Lucas' first episode!

Spoiler:

Lucas is gay. The writers have confirmed they are doing a coming out storyline for him.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 2March 18, 2023 11:23 AM

Why do I get the feeling something might happen between Charlie and Lucas? It's a short clip but even from that short clip I can see that they have amazing chemistry!

by Anonymousreply 3March 18, 2023 1:24 PM

The SteDen fans are going a little bit crazy because Emmett J. Scanlan visited the Hollyoaks set. Which just happened to be on the 10 year anniversary of when Brendan Brady left the village and while they were taping scenes for the upcoming Ste and James wedding.

I wonder if Lucas will develop a crush on Charlie?

by Anonymousreply 4March 24, 2023 7:56 AM

Bring back PC Kiss! And Laurie. And Brodie... all the hot guys they've killed off. Hire a necromancer if they have to!

by Anonymousreply 5March 24, 2023 10:09 AM

Looks like Scott will be getting a new love interest named Juan.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 6March 24, 2023 10:24 PM

I'm guessing that Ste's son Lucas possible love interest may be Misbah's nephew Dillon.

by Anonymousreply 7May 15, 2023 9:52 AM

Sorry—Ste and WHO?

Punched out watching years ago, but last I’d heard Harry had just died, and James was more or less settled that the love of his life was gone and that was it for him. And Ste couldn’t stand James for all the shit he’d put him through in the past, which I liked and appreciated because it gave us a rare instance in soap of two gay men as enemies who hated each other enough not to hook up or fall for each other. So much for that.

by Anonymousreply 8May 15, 2023 10:34 AM

R4 it’s vile to me how people ship Stendan like it’s a romantic love story (it’s just a toxic power play), but then turn around and say it’s wrong for anyone to ship Stamy. Why?

The same type of horrible domestic and sexual abuse happened with both. The difference was that Ste at least tried and kept trying sincerely to redeem himself to Amy (whether or not he succeeded ymmv), while Brendan just disappeared and never atoned. But to say one is this grand sweeping love story and the other is not just shows how warped some people are. Either both are abuse or neither is.

It’s also biphobic, the way Ste is handled. He’s not a Kinsey 6 gay man and that is evident from his relationship history onscreen, but fans and writers will not have this and try to retcon it, presumably at the actor’s behest. Sorry, but you can’t rewrite established history and expect people not to notice.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 9May 15, 2023 10:41 AM

I need to catch up, I checked out when Craig left James

by Anonymousreply 10May 15, 2023 11:03 AM

R8 James life went on a downward spiral after the death of Harry(don't think he really got the chance to really grieve Harry) and eventually his mother into a gambling addiction. Ste and James have now since gotten together and are engaged.

by Anonymousreply 11May 15, 2023 11:40 AM

The Jarry storyline instantiates a huge bag fumble for Oaks. It was bringing in so many viewers, higher ratings than before or after. They should have begged Parry Glasspool to stay and thrown a massive wage bump at him. It would have more than paid for itself.

by Anonymousreply 12May 15, 2023 12:06 PM

R12 There was a rumor that Parry was angry at Bryan Kirkwood for what he was doing to Jarry towards the end among other things.

by Anonymousreply 13May 15, 2023 11:53 PM

R10 you mean when Craig left JP? Unless I missed something very major when I stormed off and quit watching haha

by Anonymousreply 14May 16, 2023 12:16 AM

Yes, r14, Craig. It was after one of the times The Dog blew up.

by Anonymousreply 15May 16, 2023 5:30 AM

Juliet is dying.

by Anonymousreply 16May 16, 2023 7:58 PM

R16 Bury Your Lesbians....:(

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 17May 16, 2023 8:40 PM

I used to get off all the time to Parry (Harry)

by Anonymousreply 18May 16, 2023 9:12 PM

R18 in fairness he was constantly walking around with his top off lol. HO creative knew what they were doing

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 19May 16, 2023 9:15 PM

Parry

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 20May 16, 2023 10:33 PM

R2 lol funny to see that Nancy's never really changed. Still the same bossy fingerwagging moral crusader she always was.

A bit odd and anachronistic that Charlie calls her 'The Demon Headmistress' in that scene. He's referencing a kids' book & tv series, 'The Demon Headmaster', that was popular long before he was even born. Poor writers sometimes slip up with these kind of references, especially when it's older people writing for a young cast.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 21May 16, 2023 10:40 PM

Stephanie Davis has joined Coronation Street. I guess that means she won't be back on Hollyoaks.

by Anonymousreply 22May 18, 2023 6:06 AM

it's amazing how much the new Lucas really does look like a younger version of Kieron (Ste)

by Anonymousreply 23May 19, 2023 1:45 PM

James and Ste have now gotten married.

by Anonymousreply 24May 19, 2023 2:01 PM

I was disappointed w/ no strippers at the stag do

by Anonymousreply 25May 19, 2023 2:02 PM

I guess it was sorta hilarious JP giving his "approval" to his ex-husband and ex-fiance getting married.

Ste Hay Carter-McQueen-Thompson-Nightingale

by Anonymousreply 26May 19, 2023 2:16 PM

They probably thought it would have been "inappropriate" r25 with Juliette ongoing cancer.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 27May 20, 2023 12:05 AM

I believe Juliette is now dead. I wonder what's in store for the village's newest gay?

by Anonymousreply 28June 15, 2023 6:15 PM

I was hoping for more Lucas by now

by Anonymousreply 29June 15, 2023 6:25 PM

The show will need a new Executive Producer as Lucy Allan is exiting.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 30August 11, 2023 3:52 AM

Winter 2023 Trailer ....

Closet case Carter goes forward with his relationship with idiot Maxine.

Looks like there's some movement on the Dillon-Lucas relationship.

And a major twist where "brother-sister" Rafe and Dilly are concerned.

Oh, and Jacqui McQueen is back, at least for one episode.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 31November 27, 2023 10:20 PM

There is a thread! I thought there wasn't one. I swear I did a search but nothing came up? Anyways, yay for Dillon and Lucas! Their storyline is finally starting after me waiting for like a year!

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 32December 25, 2023 10:19 AM

I'm actually really enjoying Carter and JP. It's better than the horrible slow burn Lucas and Dillon, despite the fact that the conversion storyline is not my favorite.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 33December 25, 2023 10:23 AM

R31 Did you watch the boxset episodes, what did you think? I have read the new Lucas and Dillon spoilers for January. They're.... interesting.

by Anonymousreply 34December 25, 2023 10:25 AM

Spoilers from awhile back indicated that Head Teacher Carter and his gay conversion mission would get involved with Lucas and Dillon. Don't know if that' what you're referring to R34, but I could definitely see Carter trying to indoctrinate struggling Lucas.

by Anonymousreply 35December 25, 2023 10:46 PM

I'm just gonna go ahead and post the spoilers for the week starting January 8th:

Dillon accuses Lucas of wanting to kiss him.

Carter confuses Lucas.

by Anonymousreply 36December 26, 2023 8:18 AM

R35 Yes, as the new spoilers are hinting at, and Carter will drag Lucas into it. I know the show changed producers lately, but it looks like the conversion storyline is still a go.

by Anonymousreply 37December 26, 2023 8:20 AM

The duo listed as the producers right now are said to be temporary placeholders till they figure out who they want to be EP, but (imo) the conversion story was one of the better ones left behind, so not surprised that it's still a go.

Plus, the former EP basically hired David Ames (Carter) to play out this story, as well as aged Lucas with a recast (a very good one, I might add). It's also something of an umbrella story, as it involves three of the core families (McQueens, Hay-Nightingales, and Maaliks).

by Anonymousreply 38December 26, 2023 8:24 PM

R38 Yes. I was a bit worried they would scrap Lucas and Dillon, because Oscar Curtis (the actor playing Lucas) was literally brought on for his storyline with Dillon. But that was almost a year ago. Then all of a sudden in the fall they announced the conversion storyline with Carter and that it would involve Lucas. I think the previous producers had originally something else planned for Lucas, maybe just your run of the mill coming out story, but then decided to push it back to instead tie it in with the conversion story.

I'm still wondering how it will play out though. If these are just temprorary producers, what will happen when the new ones come on? Will they scrap the story with Lucas and Dillon? What will happen to the conversion story? Will they keep it as is or make changes to it? Maybe shorten it?

by Anonymousreply 39December 26, 2023 9:01 PM

Well with John Paul already knowledgeable about Carter's gay conversion activities, plus the fact that JP is one of Lucas' teachers at the school, I wouldn't doubt that JP will eventually discover what's going on between Carter and Lucas - perhaps from fellow-student Dillon who seems very protective of Lucas. Due to Lucas being a minor, this could be the last straw for JP, and he'll make good on his threat to out Carter.

by Anonymousreply 40December 26, 2023 10:29 PM

R40 I think this is exactly how it will play out! As for the January spoilers: I think Dillon will confront Lucas about Lucas trying to kiss him when drunk. Lucas will deny it and yell at him, like he always does. I think Carter will overhear, and take advantage of Lucas being confused and vulnerable.

by Anonymousreply 41December 27, 2023 1:06 PM

Welll... I was wrong about Carter overhearing them. It's actually Ste who asks Carter for help because Lucas is acting out again. And the almost kiss happens during football training. So I'm guessing they're just gonna ignore the almost kiss on Christmas Day then.

by Anonymousreply 42December 28, 2023 4:10 PM

The new spoilers.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 43December 29, 2023 10:30 AM

Still miss Harry. 😢

OMG. Parry doing squats in his shorts!

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 44December 30, 2023 7:09 PM

This looks interesting. Wonder what makes Ste so upset? Did someone close to him get injured or worse, die? We know he will spiral. There must be a reason why. The full trailer will be out tomorrow.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 45January 1, 2024 10:30 AM

R45 In the six-second clip they released of the upcoming trailer, Ste is dressed in a wedding tux - more than likely for Sienna's upcoming wedding. We see her in wedding gown as well. .. Anyway, there appears to be a massive car accident. Firefighters Leela and Joel are on the scene. The only thing you can see of Ste in this snippet is him bending over what looks like a body on the ground. .. I slowed that part way down. I think the arm of the victim looks long and thin, like a woman's. I imagine Ste would go into hysterical mode if it was his BFF Sienna. .. Mercedes, Warren, and Felix appear to be in at least one other vehicle.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 46January 1, 2024 8:01 PM

The new year trailer is finally out! Looks like the Lucas and Dillon storyline is finally picking up.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 47January 2, 2024 3:36 PM

Is Hollyoaks on BritBox? Hard to get into for a new viewer?

by Anonymousreply 48January 2, 2024 4:19 PM

R48 The show was pulled from Hulu. I think the show is on the verge of getting cancelled, and that's why they pulled it. Posters here have said it will get cancelled in September or December. Should be plenty of story left before that happens though. You can watch it on Dailymotion. All the recent episodes should be there.

by Anonymousreply 49January 2, 2024 4:25 PM

R49, thank you so much!

by Anonymousreply 50January 2, 2024 4:47 PM

I really hope they don't kill Leah as I really like her. Lucas has been through enough without also losing his sister.

by Anonymousreply 51January 2, 2024 4:51 PM

I find Leah totally annoying. .. I've often wished she'd go reside with Grandpa Barnes. .. The actress has this annoying habit of telegraphing her response to others in scenes and generally looks like she's sucking on a lemon. .. I can't see how any guy would be interested in her. .. But I somehow doubt they'd kill her off. .. Playing something as traumatic as that along with the upcoming Lucas-Carter material and the melodrama we already have between Ste & James seems like too much for the Nightingale-Hay household.

by Anonymousreply 52January 2, 2024 6:44 PM

[quote] Is Hollyoaks on BritBox? Hard to get into for a new viewer?

During the initial development of Britbox, Channel 4 was one of the original partners. Can't recall why or if it was ever mentioned why they dropped out.

by Anonymousreply 53January 2, 2024 6:51 PM

R48 here —I’ve never jumped on the Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, etc train (I’m in the U.S.) because of the limitations that seemed always present themselves on Hulu, etc —like the fact that the episodes are pulled pretty quickly after their original airdates, not being to go back and watch older stories, etc.

by Anonymousreply 54January 2, 2024 7:05 PM

R54 You can literally watch all the episodes on Dailymotion.

by Anonymousreply 55January 3, 2024 2:46 PM

Is this a trans woman?

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 56January 3, 2024 3:23 PM

John Paul catching up with Lockie!

Just loved these two. My favorite love interest for JP.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 57January 5, 2024 2:07 AM

Finally watched the new episode. Lol at Lucas being jeaous at Andre and Dillon calling him out on it. We love to see it.

by Anonymousreply 58January 6, 2024 9:11 AM

New Lucas and Dillon scenes.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 59January 6, 2024 11:58 AM

Lmao at once again cutting the best scene from the trailer. It's like they want to lose viewers. No wonder the soap is struggling.

by Anonymousreply 60January 8, 2024 11:34 PM

Scenes from a trailer different to the actual episode - has happened twice now.

by Anonymousreply 61January 8, 2024 11:37 PM

[quote] ... cutting the best scene from the trailer.

R60 What scene are you talking about?

by Anonymousreply 62January 8, 2024 11:54 PM

If Hollyoaks is still outsourcing the creation of promos, trailers and opening credits, then the people who create and/or edit those aren't necessarily the same who edit the show for broadcast. There used to be this really nice guy who had a blog on tumblr where he'd put stuff up. He worked on quite a few such projects as a freelance editor for both regular Hollyoaks and Hollyoaks Later, but he had nothing to do with the daily broadcast of the show itself. He'd gladly interface with people and answer questions. I remember people would continually bug him about why so and so wasn't in the opening credits.

by Anonymousreply 63January 9, 2024 3:58 AM

R62 The scene of Lucas and Dillon on the floor smiling at each oher. They cut it so you can't see Dillon smiling at Lucas anymore. I don't buy the excuse from some fans of the show saying "they cut it because it was too long for broadcast". BULLSHIT. The scene was 3 seconds long, max. It was important for establishing the fact that Dillon also has feelings for Lucas. It's not a one way thing, it's actually mutual. They zoomed in on the kids for many seconds before they went back to Dillon and Lucas. Why not cut back on showing the kids in the stands and instead 3 seconds more on Lucas and Dillon?! It's like some homophobic boss said "we can't have two boys smiling at each other on the floor, that's too gay"🙄 It's funny how they ALWAYS cut Dillon and Lucas scenes (it's the third time now), yet NEVER cut the most boring shit, like Rafe, Dilly and Sienna, who nobody cares about. The fact is Dillon and Lucas get so little screen time as is, they need all the seconds they can get. Removing huge chunks of their scenes is insulting and offensive. I'm convinced some homophobic boss asked for it to be removed.

by Anonymousreply 64January 9, 2024 5:45 AM

The scene is at 0:48 in the trailer.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 65January 9, 2024 5:57 AM

Here is the actual scene that aired. It's different.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 66January 9, 2024 5:57 AM

Well, they didn't cut the scene. The editor of the trailer chose to use a close up from a different camera angle while the edit in the broadcast went for a long shot, which also includes their bodies. But look closely, and you can still see Dillon smiling. .. I'm not trying to defend one edit over the other, but since they ultimately gave viwers two different shots of the same scene, I don't see how that equates to homophobia.

by Anonymousreply 67January 9, 2024 7:37 AM

R67 Nope. They cut the part where Dillon smiles. It's not in the episode at all. Several other people have said the same. The scene from the trailer is missing from the episode. Too bad. It would have added some depth to the storyline. It was cute too. Stupid decision. Whoever decides to cut their scenes: please stop.

by Anonymousreply 68January 9, 2024 8:47 AM

R68 I can see Dillon smiling in the scene. It's at the 55-56 second mark in the clip above.

by Anonymousreply 69January 9, 2024 9:11 AM

R69 Watched it again. You are wrong. The scene from the trailer is not in the episode. In the trailer the kid in the back with the semi-long hair turns his head the exact same time as you see Lucas and Dillon on the ground (they are in the same frame). In the actual episode you can see the same kid turning his head then the camera is on them a few seconds later. They are out of the frame while he turns his head, which is when Dillon smiles at Lucas.

by Anonymousreply 70January 9, 2024 9:49 AM

Lol at Lucas googling how to get a girlfriend then escort services.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 71January 9, 2024 1:32 PM

[quote] The scene from the trailer is not in the episode.

No one said it was. The suggestion was two editors. One for the trailer, one for the episode.

But Dillon is still seen smiling, and this is tiresome.

by Anonymousreply 72January 9, 2024 6:26 PM

R72 Nope, he barely smiles in the episode. Maybe we see the end of a smile for a split second before he starts talking, but it's hard to tell because it's so far away. It's not like the close up where they both smile in the trailer. It is very different. Anyway, sick of this discussion now. I'm done with it. Lets just agree to disagree.

by Anonymousreply 73January 9, 2024 6:38 PM

Lucas and Dillon from the episode today.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 74January 9, 2024 8:14 PM

Love Dillon being out and proud, even if it is as "pansexual" (why can't he just say he's bi?)

by Anonymousreply 75January 10, 2024 6:35 PM

Thank you to everyone posting these clips. I'm gripped!

by Anonymousreply 76January 10, 2024 7:08 PM

R75 "Pansexual" means Dillon could be attracted to any individual regardless of their sex or gender identity. So for example, he could also go for someone like Sally (trans) or Phoenix (non-binary, apparently now transitioning), etc. Some definitions of "pansexual" use the term "gender blind." This isn't necessarily the case with all bisexuals.

by Anonymousreply 77January 10, 2024 7:58 PM

This is cute.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 78January 11, 2024 1:22 PM

New promo pic.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 79January 11, 2024 3:38 PM

The fangurls might want to cool their jets for awhile - at least until Lucas turns 16 (age of consent)

The writers have continually been reminding us that Lucas is only 15, and that may not be an issue they want to add to this story since Dillon is older.

by Anonymousreply 80January 11, 2024 9:29 PM

While it could be a big dose of cheerleading to promote this coming week's hour-long special, Ben Wadey, Commissioning Exec for Channel 4 Drama, sounds extremely enthusiastic and optimistic about Hollyoaks and even uses the phrase "2024 and beyond." .. Let's hope.

He's also applauding the show's streaming stats and how Hollyoaks is leading the Channe 4's digital initiative.

He's also commenting on how excited and proud he is of the type of stories they're telling:

[quote] "I'm excited that we're back to telling stories that other soaps wouldn't dare tell. There are stories we'll be announcing in the coming months where you'll go: 'Oh my God, I can't believe that Hollyoaks are doing that'. I'm really excited that we're in that space and we're taking really brave decisions – and you'll hear more about that as the year goes on."

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 81January 11, 2024 11:22 PM

Interesting that UK soaps seem to be about normal, working class people, while US soaps are mostly rich people. We hate ourselves lmao

by Anonymousreply 82January 12, 2024 12:50 AM

R80 I don't think anyone is expecting them to sleep together anytime soon, it's way too early for that anyway. I wouldn't rule out a kiss though. 15 year olds are allowed to kiss. The actor playing Lucas is 18, so it would be possible.

by Anonymousreply 83January 12, 2024 3:51 AM

The show has now announced they're bringing back Charlie Clapham as "Freddie Roscoe."

I didn't hate Freddie, but he was kind of a dunce. I can think of other male chararcters I'd prefer to see. I do remember he seemed to have A LOT of female fans, especially when he was involved with Sinaed O'Connor played by Stephanie Davis. (Since leaving, the actor has plastered his body with fugly tattoos.)

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 84January 12, 2024 4:51 AM

New interview from that MetroUK rag (where the ads are relentless).

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 85January 12, 2024 9:50 PM

Carter is trying to convert Lucas.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 86January 13, 2024 10:11 AM

I used to laugh at the poster on DL who always wanted to slap Ste.

But he really is the village idiot.

Will James have to be the one who figures out that Lucas might be gay? .. And you'd think smartass Leah would have some measure of gaydar where her younger brother is concerned. She made that comment about trying to set him up with countless girls with nothing happening, yet didn't go there.

With Grandpa Danny being bisexual and Ste being gay, you'd think someone would have a light bulb moment.

by Anonymousreply 87January 13, 2024 6:51 PM

R87 James definitely knows, or at least suspects. He said there is nothing wrong with being inexperienced after Leah made a joke about his luck with girls. You could say Leah and Ste should at the very least suspect he is gay. I have no idea why they assume he's straight, but it seems like they are convinced he is. Ste even made a joke that he should be glad he's not gay.

by Anonymousreply 88January 15, 2024 4:54 AM

[quote] Ste even made a joke that he should be glad he's not gay.

I guess I have a different take on that line reading, because that didn't seem like a joke to me, especially since at that moment, the audience was privy to tears welling in Lucas' eyes.

by Anonymousreply 89January 15, 2024 5:17 AM

R89 I thought he was trying to light the mood with that comment. But it obviously backfired by the look on Lucas' face when he said that.

by Anonymousreply 90January 15, 2024 12:48 PM

No Lucas or Dillon this week according to the cast list. Don't quote me on this as it might not be accurate, but I've seen the cast list and no Dillon or Lucas, if the cast list is correct. James and Ste will be in the episodes though, as will John Paul and Carter. So we'll probably get some gay scenes, just not with Lucas and Dillon.

by Anonymousreply 91January 15, 2024 12:51 PM

If Carter's going to continue seeing/deceiving Maxine, then John Paul should seek out Gareth and fuck him. That might make Carter's head explode. We know Gareth has "slipped up" previously, and he even seemed attracted to JP in one of those early scenes.

btw - Like David Ames (Carter), Peter McPherson (Gareth) is also gay, IRL.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 92January 15, 2024 10:10 PM

Hollyoaks was trending #3 in the UK yesterday on Twitter. Maybe there is hope for the soap after all...

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 93January 16, 2024 5:22 AM

With this new predicament, it might be time to rest the Ste character for awhile.

I could see Ste pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter and receiving a reduced sentence due to what caused his reckless driving and admission of guilt. .. He's given four years, with the hope of being out after serving two. .. Stepfather James promises to take care of Leah and Lucas while he's gone.

Ste's final scene would be his intake at the penitentiary after which the guards lead "Hay" down a long corridor to a cell, where we see another prisoner sitting in the shadows. .. When Hay's new cellmate turns around, he says, "Hello, Ste." .. It's Brendan.

The Stendan stans can fill in the rest with their slash fiction, and Ste can return in two years ... or not.

by Anonymousreply 94January 17, 2024 8:38 PM

Leah is in hospital yet her brother Lucas is nowhere to be seen. Gotta love Hollyoaks.

by Anonymousreply 95January 18, 2024 5:10 AM

Looks to be an interesting use of history in the trailer that followed the crash with Hannah presumably walking in on John Paul and Carter kissing.

About 18 years ago, Hannah was John Paul's "girlfriend" when she walked in on John Paul and Craig kissing for the first time.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 96January 19, 2024 5:36 AM

Yes, she was so funny in the trailer when she saw John Paul (her ex boyfriend) and Carter kiss and said "talk about history repeating itself". Too funny.

by Anonymousreply 97January 19, 2024 12:51 PM

I'm really enjoying Hollyoaks these days. The stunt was amazing, as was the aftermath. I know Hollyoaks has gotten a lot of praise, maybe this new era is enough to save the show. I hope so anyway. Dillon and Lucas are nowhere to be seen, but I enjoy the show even without them, which is a good thing, because Dillon and Lucas are not in the spoilers for the next two weeks. They will be back in February sometime.

by Anonymousreply 98January 19, 2024 12:54 PM

My jaw dropped when Joel got hit at the crash site. Sometimes soaps can still shock.

I'm glad Myra reminded guilt-ridden Mercedes that Warren killed Bart, and that murder was no accident in any way, shape, or form. The nlackmailing Ella would have gotten the booze one way or another.

I thought they should have had Cleo remind Warren about Bart as well (when she stopped him from pommeling Felix), since Cleo was right in the middle of that whole drug addict story with Bart and Joel, with Warren mistakenly thinking Bart had provided the heroin that killed his sister, Katy (thereby murdering Bart with his bare hands) (when it turned out that his own son, Joel, who was the actual supplier.

On another note, I'm quickly reminded how much Cleo and her hair bun bug me.

Looking forward to seeing Rita Simons begin as Joel's mother, Marie.

As said above, I'm pretty much enjoying the whole show right now. I am wondering who might get cut, since they seem to be adding quite a few characters.

by Anonymousreply 99January 19, 2024 7:37 PM

John Paul and Carter kiss in the new episode.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 100January 20, 2024 10:35 AM

Hannah was okay with keeping things quiet, but I'm guessing now that she's overheard nasty Carter and Gareth talking she'll think otherwise. .. Since we know she needs money, maybe she'll try to blackmail Carter.

by Anonymousreply 101January 20, 2024 7:46 PM

Kind of dumb for them to write that Tom goes to Peri looking for a place to live - IOW, far too obvious that it would lead to them hooking up. .. After all, Tom owns the house where all the twentysomethings live, and the place has just had five vacancies (Lacey, Prince, Rayne, Nadira, and now Romeo). .. There should be spare bedrooms galore.

And if Carter is dumpling John Paul (AGAIN), shouldn't JP at least follow-through on telling Maxine about his affair with Carter? .. At t his point, Carter wouldn't be able to fire JP, without risking his his own job now. Carter's had sex with a subordinate, and JP could not only blow his cover at the school, but sue for harassment, if Carter retaliated.

Romeo. ... I know it's a TV show, but he's been in prison for awhile now, yet his fade haircut and three-day scruff remain perfect. .. He should have a hot cellmate who thinks his lips are purty.

by Anonymousreply 102January 26, 2024 9:05 PM

Horrible spoilers. Nothing I want to see. Such a cliche with Dillon getting a girlfriend. I know he's pansexual, but still. I was hoping he'd get a boyfriend. It's a lost opportunity. On the other hand Lucas made his choice. He kept pushing Dillon away, and now that Dillon has a girlfriend, now he feels uncomfortable and now he wants him? A bit too late mate.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 103January 30, 2024 5:06 AM

[quote] 'It’s just the trying to get there – Lucas is going to go through a lot of lows and dark points but when he gets outside of that tunnel, Dillon is going to be at the end.’

by Anonymousreply 104January 30, 2024 8:53 AM

R104 How when Dillon has a girlfriend? It makes no sense.

by Anonymousreply 105January 30, 2024 1:19 PM

R104 According to the spoilers Dillon is gonna fuck Freya while Lucas watches. Sounds like true love alright.

by Anonymousreply 106January 30, 2024 2:49 PM

[quote] Sounds like true love alright.

Have you watched Hollyoaks before?

"One and only forever" isn't typically in their lexicon for young couples until someone's gonna die.

by Anonymousreply 107January 30, 2024 5:53 PM

[quote] Leah...

sho is ugly.

by Anonymousreply 108January 31, 2024 10:28 PM

Nothing says slut like superfecundation.

This show sure likes twins. Mercedes' pair will make FIVE sets currently on the show.

Hunter & Prince

JJ & Frankie

Sophie & Sebastian

Ant & Rose

by Anonymousreply 109February 1, 2024 1:53 AM

Romeo actually is exiting.

James might want to give him a tube of lube for prison.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 110February 1, 2024 4:28 AM

Fun times

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 111February 13, 2024 11:36 PM
Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 112February 13, 2024 11:37 PM

I posted them before I finished watching them. LOL the melodramatic cliffhanger. The acting leaves a lot to be desired, but Lucas is adorable and I hope he comes out of all this well.

For regular watchers: Is the creepy principal currently fucking the hot asst. principal?

by Anonymousreply 113February 13, 2024 11:56 PM

R113 Closet-case Carter (the head teacher) was fucking openly-gay John Paul (a deputy head teacher), but Carter ended things with John Paul (again), after Gareth, one of Carter's church disciples who's also a member of his gay conversion group, saw the two of them kissing and blackmailed Carter.

by Anonymousreply 114February 14, 2024 12:33 AM

Thanks R114!

by Anonymousreply 115February 14, 2024 1:24 AM

Carter is despicable.

James is an unattractive stereotype.

Leah is butt-ugly. (and that's not intended as an insult to nice men's butts)

When will Dillon and Lucas finally kiss?!

by Anonymousreply 116February 14, 2024 1:34 AM

Lucas gets a new friend in smart-ass Frankie. Hopefully, she's not dumb enough to want to be his girlfriend, or at least smart enough to figure it out.

Nancy's on the case and gets suspicious of Carter's "counseling," especially after she finds his whiteboards in a locked cabinet.

It's interesting how they hired three gay actors to play the men in the conversion therapy group: David Ames (Carter), Peter McPherson (Gareth), and now Alan Turkington as "Declan Hawthorne," who might be even more toxic that Carter.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 117February 14, 2024 9:56 PM

Bad timing Scott! ... But he's not dense, so I imagine the bit he witnessed between Lucas and Dillon, as well as Lucas' upcoming conversation with Scott will result in Scott cluing John Paul in as to what's going on with the lad.

by Anonymousreply 118February 23, 2024 8:28 PM

I can't watch this anymore. I'm done. It's boring and the writing is horrible. It's just repeptitive now... Lucas and Dillon almost kissing, Carter ruining the moment. Rinse, repeat. And it's homophobic that they haven't even kissed yet. It's been months ffs! The lesbians kissed early on, then the angst happened. Meanwhile the teenage gays on Hollyoaks had the angst first, then will probably a kiss after forever. It's dumb, it's a horrible strategy, borderline homophobic and will cause people to switch it off. And when they finally do kiss it will have been so long that people don't care anymore. BTW, Dillon has had sex with a girl (of course) and now Lucas will get with Frankie (of coursex2). Both having a girlfriend in a gay storyline is a disgrace. This is just horrible garbage as this point. Truly unwatchable. They're basically doing everything wrong. I lost interest a month ago.

by Anonymousreply 119February 23, 2024 8:50 PM

I'm sure this is probably out of order, but the latest near kiss is in this

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 120February 29, 2024 3:29 PM

And the awful conversion therapy scenes...

The 2/28 from this poster seems to have been taken down already, so there's probably missing content

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 121February 29, 2024 3:30 PM

The gay conversion story has been well-crafted and acted, imo. All of the gays in the village are now connected to it somehow, even Scott. With the most recent foot-dragging on banning conversion therapy in the UK, the show has chosen a great time to highlight this important subject.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 122February 29, 2024 6:57 PM

The narrative has become unwatchably disgusting, and I see only the YouTube clips.

Worse than cringe.

by Anonymousreply 123February 29, 2024 11:31 PM

Gay conversion ain't pretty. I applaud the show for going there and showing how sick it is.

by Anonymousreply 124February 29, 2024 11:39 PM

The production model will be changing in September to three episodes per week, but the show is getting a multi-year pick-up.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 125March 1, 2024 5:59 AM

R123 HOW?!?! How has it been written well?! The gays aren't even allowed to kiss ffs. The whole show reeks of homophobia.

by Anonymousreply 126March 1, 2024 7:24 AM

R134 So you applaud yet another show where gay guys aren't even allowed to kiss, got it.

by Anonymousreply 127March 1, 2024 7:26 AM

Pretty sure R126 meant to tag either R122 or R124, who made acting comments; and R127 meant to tag R124 and not R134, because there are currently fewer than 129 replies in this thread.

by Anonymousreply 128March 1, 2024 11:14 AM

Geez .. Hollyoaks remains one of the most gay-supportive serial dramas on the planet. Calling the show "homophobic" is eye-rolling.

And just because the anxious 15-year old schoolboy hasn't kissed the self-confident older boy doesn't mean the show is homophobic. It could simply mean they're doing "the slow-burn," so often part of soap opera stroylines. Plus, in this particular case, the evil gay conversion manipulators probably wouldn't have stood a chance of roping confused Lucas into their vile efforts to turn him straight, if he'd already tasted Dillon's lips.

Nice touch showing poor Lucas sadly staring into the mirror at the end of the "therapy session" with a segue to John Paul and the McQueens joyfully dancing to "Born this Way."

by Anonymousreply 129March 1, 2024 7:49 PM

Spring Trailer .. five quick takeaways ..

Grace returns ... albeit from prison and is working with Freddie.

Kitty and Freddie .. didn't see that one coming.

Hannah is back .. apparently working as a prostitute with Robbie (who's gotten fat) acting as her pimp?

Carter kidnaps Lucas.

Things appear to reach a head during the Pride event.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 130April 2, 2024 8:58 PM

Frustrated and horny, Lucas lies about his age again, but this time, he goes online looking for a meaningless hook up with a guy, and they head off to The Loft.

If I had to guess, this is probably what leads to Carter kidnapping Lucas.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 131April 3, 2024 9:32 PM

This whole Lucas/Cater narrative is outrageous.

They've turned the comments off on the latest YouTube clips.

by Anonymousreply 132April 12, 2024 12:19 AM

^^^Carter (despicable creature)

by Anonymousreply 133April 12, 2024 12:20 AM

[quote] They've turned the comments off on the latest YouTube clips.

Who's "they"? .. Just some user who puts clips up on youtube?

Hollyoaks itself hasn't turned anything off.

Yes, Carter is meant to be a despicable creature .. i.e. a villain. .. He's also treating Ro the same way.

by Anonymousreply 134April 12, 2024 1:06 AM

Apparently recent changes and the more youth-oriented stories have brought in viewers.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 135April 29, 2024 9:34 PM

Here's some catharsis, Lucas coming out to his father. The YT channel has most of Lucas's storyline.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 136May 4, 2024 12:28 AM

Great to have Jeremy back in a new role.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 137May 4, 2024 1:15 AM

Lucas and Dillon are so cute.

by Anonymousreply 138May 4, 2024 4:16 AM

Lizzie gets the body bag.

Mason exits in the black cab.

Abe packs a bag and walks out, maybe not for good?

Hunter is the surprise, though.

by Anonymousreply 139May 8, 2024 10:09 PM

Sweet and romantic like a first kiss should be.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 140May 17, 2024 1:20 AM

The kiss…

The Carter storyline is getting pretty dark

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 141May 17, 2024 1:45 AM

From Jamie Lomas' IG .... People are wondering what Jonny Labey is doing among the cast. .. Labey used to play gay "Paul Coker" (RIP) on EastEnders. .. I know he's also a dancer, so perhaps he'll part of some story with "Frankie." .. And gosh, isn't Isabelle Smith as" Frankie" just heartbreaking? .. Both she and Oscar Curtis (Lucas) have been such great young actor finds.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 142May 17, 2024 7:58 PM

Nice that the kissing scene continues into today's episode with more. Lucas says, "I can't stop kissing you."

I figured Gareth wasn't a killer. .. I actually wouldn't mind if he stuck around, was rehabilitated, and eventually got with John Paul. .. Recall, in one of Gareth's initial scenes with Carter, we heard he'd "slipped up," and later, when Gareth met John Paul at the group meeting, he seemed attracted to JP.

Idiot Leah and her bullying Freya. .. Believable for this character, but she more than anyone should know how it feels to have a father who acts badly.

by Anonymousreply 143May 17, 2024 10:38 PM
Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 144May 17, 2024 11:57 PM

The gay kiss is too little too late for me. It should have happened months ago. I just don't care anymore.

by Anonymousreply 145May 18, 2024 10:44 AM

Lime Pictures has announced that Hollyoaks will no longer be geo-blocking on its youtube channel and will be available internationally.

They're also reporting a 40% increase in year-over-year viewing.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 146June 2, 2024 12:48 AM

R142 Labey's character is named "Rex" and he's some kind of associate of Warren's who then gets involved with what Ste is doing with Warren. The articles on this are asking, "How will Ste get along with Rex?" so one wonders if there will be more than business?

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 147June 4, 2024 9:34 AM

Labey's done a lengthy interview about his new character, "Rex." In it, they ask him about his relationship with Ste, and he says:

[quote] "It's such a turbulent one. Ste's character is someone who is really intrigued by Rex. They have some flirty scenes as well – and then there's a twist in that relationship. Again, you never really know what Rex's intentions are and what he's after.

[quote] "I know that the relationship with Ste has a future. It starts off like these guys are going to kill each other, but then the layers start peeling. So that's really exciting and working with Kieron has been great."

I'm wondering if they might be planning to have Rex be bisexual? Reading the entire article, the character kind of reminds me of "Liam Donovan" after they recast him with Jude Monk McGowan

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 148June 9, 2024 9:34 AM

Afte DIllon and Lucas make love for the first time Misbah is of a mind to play cockblocker.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 149June 16, 2024 8:17 AM

Lucas letting his man know that he has needs

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 150June 19, 2024 2:19 AM

John Paul telling Lucas to, "Go on, go talk to your boy."

Nice scene.

by Anonymousreply 151June 20, 2024 12:46 AM

Misbah should've just emailed her concerns and minded her business.

by Anonymousreply 152June 21, 2024 12:29 AM

Jeremy is still hot. I would.

Granny Martha is a hoot.

Poor Scott. .. I know he's leaving soon. .. I'd like it if his 2023 Eurovision Party fling returned and spirited him off to Spain. They were a good match, and recall, Juan Pèrez said there was an open invitation for Scott to join him there.

Ooooh secret renedezvous .. John Paul appears to be HayRay's biggest fan. Maybe JP can let the boys use the McQueen's basement den for hookups... lol .. And prom is coming soon. That usually proves eventful for the Couplé du Jour on Hollyoaks.

by Anonymousreply 153June 21, 2024 9:28 PM

Dillon's not having it, and knows exactly why Misbah is demanding that he accompany her and Zain to Edinburgh: she doesn't want to be alone with her husband and needs Dillon around to mask the truth that her marriage is over. .. And funny how the party noise interrupted and stopped her from sending her resignation email. What she's been so against has prevented her from making a huge mistake.

And speaking of huge ... I think Robbie Roscoe has porked out even more during the short time he's been back. i was shocked at how fat his face and neck are.

by Anonymousreply 154July 2, 2024 2:04 AM

After the scene where Misbah accepted Lucas, it was a nice touch letting the boys have the closing epilogue of the episode.

by Anonymousreply 155July 6, 2024 1:44 AM

Holey Moley.

Ste and Rex.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 156July 12, 2024 4:08 AM

Summer Trailer

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 157July 14, 2024 8:23 AM

Sexy Parry video on instagram.

If they ever kill James off, I want them to feature Harry telling James to take his hand -- the opposite of what they did when Tony thought he was dying, and they had Harry appear telling his dad that it wasn't his time yet.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 158July 15, 2024 10:17 PM

Another gay twist ....

In Scott's goodbye video chat with Maxine, he revealed that he had sex with Jeremy Blake before leaving town.

Lucky Scott.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 159July 18, 2024 9:50 AM

Interesting article on how the time jump and change in the show's production model will work. Only six weeks to go for the stunt that leads into the time jump.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 160July 28, 2024 5:57 AM

There goes Leah.

I have no issue with this move.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 161August 10, 2024 1:18 AM

After agreeing to sign divorce papers, Ste shows up to make another last ditch declaration of love to save his marriage, but finds James and Jez getting it on.

I'm guessing Finnegan (James) won't be making the time jump. James appears to be ill (shaking uncontrollably) and is on pain killers. Another spoiler says Maxine reads a new will that he's drawn up, wherein he's leaving everything to Ste and the kids. So death seems possible.

Offsite Link
by Anonymousreply 162August 29, 2024 10:10 PM
Loading
Need more help? Click Here.

Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." Take a look at our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, click ACCEPT. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site for your pointless bitchery needs.

×

Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads!