Hollyoaks’ Arlo makes shocking claim about Diane’s accident
Will the adults learn about his bullying of Ro?
Hollyoaks spoilers follow for the latest episode to air on E4.
This article contains mention of suicide and transphobic bullying that some readers might find upsetting.
Hollyoaks has aired another twist in the Arlo Fielding bullying storyline, as he made a nasty claim about Diane Hutchinson.
Previously, Diane accidentally slipped over in the bath and was rescued by Tony Hutchinson before anything bad happened.
In tonight’s episode, she told Tony that she hadn’t relapsed and the wine she was drinking was a one-off, and not the reason why she was unconscious in the bath (she tried to reach for the window to close it). The two then wondered about how they would afford Ro’s solicitor fees with the new expense of the water damage.
When Ro Hutchinson popped into The Hutch on the way to school, Arlo mentioned Diane’s accident. Diane then lied to him and said she fell asleep in the bath due to exhaustion.
“Ro, this has nothing to do you. It was just a stupid accident that could have happened to anyone at any time,” she tried to reassure him.
Marie Fielding invited Ro and Diane to stay with them while the flat in the pub is being repaired, promising not to tell anyone due to it breaking Ro’s bail conditions.
Lime Pictures
While Tony was cooking a family meal, Arlo took the opportunity to make Ro feel even worse.
“I don’t know what she told you, but she tried to top herself last night,” he lied. “And who can blame her? Having a freak of a daughter like you.”
The episode ended with Ro looking like he believed Arlo, and was devastated by what he heard.
The episode did have a lighter moment for Ro, as it hinted that there may be a mutual attraction between him and best friend Kathleen-Angel McQueen.
