Twisted headteacher Carter Shepherd (David Ames) faces reckoning in tonight’s episode of Hollyoaks. In a dramatic turn of events, John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) uncovers Carter’s plan to whisk Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) away to America. Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) is shattered upon learning the truth: Carter has been brainwashing Lucas, instilling homophobic beliefs and coercing him against Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass).
As the Pride celebrations reach their peak, tensions rise when Carter takes the microphone, intending to spread his hateful message to the gathered crowd. However, Kitty Draper (Iz Hesketh) swiftly intervenes, advocating for love and inclusivity. Meanwhile, Carter’s daughter, Freya Calder (Ellie Henry), witnesses the unfolding drama.
John Paul confronts Carter publicly, laying bare his vile actions. In a swift response, the police arrive at the scene, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as they wonder whether Carter’s reign of terror will finally end. The episode also explores Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass) regaining consciousness after a brutal attack and Ste’s anguish upon finding Lucas critically injured.
Amidst the Pride chaos, Hunter McQueen (Theo Graham), Prince (Malique Thompson Dwyer), Dilly Harcourt (Emma Johnsey Smith), and Zoe Anderson (Garcia Brown) continue the party at Hunter’s residence. However, an intoxicated Prince surprises Dilly with a spontaneous proposal, while Hunter makes an unexpected move of his own.
Elsewhere, Lizzie Chen-Williams (Lily Best) opens her heart to Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring), revealing a harrowing trauma from her teenage years. Cindy faces the challenge of providing Lizzie with the emotional support she desperately needs. Tensions escalate between village hardmen Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham) and Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) as Freddie searches for The Loft blueprints, which hold the key to Fraser Black’s hidden fortune. However, it appears Warren may have outsmarted him.
