In tonight’s Hollyoaks, Freddie Roscoe teams up with Ste Hay to find Fraser Black’s hidden fortune. While Freddie tries to break into The Loft, Ste learns about Lucas’ self-harming. Nancy shuts down Hollyoaks High after discovering Carter Shepherd’s brainwashing. Elsewhere, Tony and Diane clash over Ro’s identity, while Cindy helps Lizzie face her past.
Tonight’s Hollyoaks episode promises a thrilling climax as Carter Shepherd’s sinister plans come to light. John Paul McQueen confronts Carter, exposing his homophobic manipulation of Lucas Hay, while Kitty Draper promotes inclusivity. The shockwaves ripple through the village, with the police arriving to investigate. Ste Hay discovers Lucas gravely injured, adding to the drama. Meanwhile, the Pride festivities continue at Hunter McQueen’s home, where Prince proposes to Dilly and Hunter makes a surprising move. Lizzie Chen-Williams confides in Cindy Cunningham about a traumatic past, while Freddie Roscoe and Warren Fox engage in a tense battle.
Ste Hay finds himself at the mercy of deranged Warren Fox, who forces him to hold a gun to Murphy. Ste’s son, Lucas Hay, calls, prompting him to turn the gun on Warren. Meanwhile, John Paul McQueen discovers that Lucas is being brainwashed by Carter Shepherd into believing homosexuality is evil. Lucas goes missing, and Ste confronts Carter for not providing a safe environment for his son. The Pride celebrations continue, while Cindy Cunningham faces doubts about her upcoming wedding to Dave Williams. Freddie Roscoe continues his search for Fraser Black’s hidden fortune, leading to a confrontation with Warren Fox.
Lucas Hay’s life hangs in the balance after Dillon Ray discovers him unconscious in the folly. Lucas has been struggling with his sexuality and has been subjected to conversion therapy by headmaster Carter Shepherd. Dillon, who has feelings for Lucas, has tried to help him but has been unsuccessful. Carter’s sinister plan to take Lucas to America is thwarted when John Paul McQueen informs Ste Hay of what is happening. Ste confronts Carter, who is revealed to have been practicing horrific conversion therapy on Lucas. At the hospital, Lucas’ life hangs in the balance, and Ste despairs that he did not know what his son was going through. Misbah Maalik breaks the news that Lucas has been self-harming.
