Alex Fletchers always been one of the best actresses on oaks and Diane being a character who’s often unlikeable is testament to her talents as an actress I’d say she’s going to be a big loss to the show but I have to say I found her exit rushed and that more could’ve been explored! I felt like her final arc on the show was only just beginning and now she’s already passed away :(

I haven't watched Hollyoaks in like a decade, but RIP Diane. Cancer is such a cruel disease.

I think I’m obsessed with Beth omg crash out queen at absolutely everything 😭

Return confirmed for

Spoiler

Cindy Cunningham

Lowkey embarrassing given how she was when she left lol, they did do her dirty though

Actually sad to see Rex go, he’s definitely had one hell of a journey and the androgyny storyline was one hell of a development and I found myself rooting for him big time. I guess at least it was off Jonny’s accord though rather than Hannah axing him. Once again one of Ste’s partners dying who deserved better than him, I truly can’t abide him.

Also the new Leah actress is godawful!!

Edited July 20Jul 20 by Doug

I haven't been watching, why did Rex die??

1 hour ago, lewistgreen said:

I haven't been watching, why did Rex die??

Called to the garage for work and was greeted with a mystery shooter who shot him at the end of Wednesday’s episode, today’s episode saw Darren find his body and confirmed dead.

The only logical explanation is Clare unless there’s a returning character out for revenge for the trafficking/grooming plots which tbf is justified.

Christ the opening titles need a refresh considering how long ago John Paul left and Diane died!

19 hours ago, lewistgreen said:

Christ the opening titles need a refresh considering how long ago John Paul left and Diane died!

I thought the same thing for ages! I miss the 2010-2016 style titles, the show went downhill with the titles changing.

Also I really hope they don’t go down a nonce route with Abigail, the looks she’s giving to Dee Dee and the “I’m not into older women” line seem to be pointing in that direction.

Edited July 29Jul 29 by Doug

I actually can’t get enough of Beth omg she’s absolutely hysterical I LOVE her

"Shouting in the street like a McQueen getting her benefits cut" 💀

I CAN’T BREATHE LMAOOO 😭😭😭

Edited August 26Aug 26 by Doug

13 hours ago, Doug said:

I CAN’T BREATHE LMAOOO 😭😭😭

What was the rest of the message supposed to be do we find out ?

1 minute ago, 777666jason said:

What was the rest of the message supposed to be do we find out ?

I think it was "I'll love you until the day I die, Ste" - James arranged these cupcakes and got Beth to deliver them but she dropped them outside of his front door. Absolutely incredible if you ask me 😭

Edited August 26Aug 26 by Doug

Ugh I wish I was wrong about Abigail but I saw it coming. Definitely shows how good Brooke is an actress though with how she often has me fooled into thinking she’s lovely and doesn’t have an ulterior motive. It’s also interesting to see this angle used for this kind of storyline, as uncomfortable as it can be.

Seeing Sienna back on screen gives me the biggest mothergasm anyone can imagine omg Anna Passey the legend you are

I can’t stand either Cleo or Dodger with their holier than thou personas when they have so little morals or respect, maybe they are actually made for each other on that front but they’re absolutely unbearable. No disrespect to Nadine and Danny as actors but oh my god Cleo and Dodger are unbearable.

Edited September 23Sep 23 by Doug

Hannah Cheers has been promoted up within Lime Pictures meaning Si Wall is taking over at Hollyoaks as executive producer.

Hannah and Angelo brought me back to the show but things got a bit silly before last year's anniversary so I haven't watched since. Might give it another go with a new EP at the helm.

Did they do anything for the 31st anniversary last week?

On 26/10/2026 at 14:52, LTScream said:

Hannah Cheers has been promoted up within Lime Pictures meaning Si Wall is taking over at Hollyoaks as executive producer.

Hannah and Angelo brought me back to the show but things got a bit silly before last year's anniversary so I haven't watched since. Might give it another go with a new EP at the helm.

Did they do anything for the 31st anniversary last week?

Nope although there's a "big event" in the village next week with Imran at the centre, so I think this may be it.

It's about time Hannah left and made way for a new exec as the show urgently needs a change and some excitement without the need for randomly assigning mafia mob personas to random characters like Imran and Lucas.