Next week on Hollyoaks, there’s suspicion and uncertainty in the village after Dilly Harcourt’s mysterious disappearance. Fans know that Jeremy Blake is hiding a sinister secret, but will Prince McQueen get to the truth?
Elsewhere, Mercedes McQueen receives worrying news about her health as the situation turns critical, and Grace Black decides that it’s time for a big change.
Our 15-picture guide offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
1. Monday, January 20: Liberty is worried
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She questions Dilly’s recent disappearance from the village.
2. Monday, January 20: Jez is the focus of everyone’s questions
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He has told everyone that Dilly was fed up with life in the village and she won’t be back, but of course, there’s more to it.
3. Monday, January 20: Prince is dismayed
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He’d hoped to make things work with Dilly.
4. Monday, January 20: The uncertainty continues
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Prince warns that he won’t rest until he finds out what happened to Dilly.
5. Tuesday, January 21: Grace is reflective
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Rex has confessed the full details of what he’s involved in. He has told Grace that he returned to criminal activity when they fell out over Lexi’s accident.
6. Tuesday, January 21: Grace makes a big decision
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She decides to transform back into her old self and tells Rex that they’re teaming up to take over the whole operation.
7. Tuesday, January 21: Sienna also has lots on her mind
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Dilly’s disappearance has had a big impact on the Blake family.
8. Tuesday, January 21: Sienna struggles to move on
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Prince is still asking questions.
9. Tuesday, January 21: Prince is fixated on Dilly’s departure
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He wants her back.
10. Tuesday, January 21: Sienna warns Prince to move on
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She thinks he’s making a big mistake by focusing on this so much.
11. Tuesday, January 21: Prince arrives home to a shock
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He finds that Mercedes has collapsed.
12. Wednesday, January 22: Mercedes returns home after a trip to hospital
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She has been told that she has an infection and the next 24 hours could be critical.
13. Wednesday, January 22: John Paul and Myra are both worried
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While Mercedes was advised to stay in hospital, she insisted on coming home.
14. Wednesday, January 22: Cleo supports Mercedes
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She has also discharged herself from hospital to be with the family.
15. Wednesday, January 22: Cleo keeps a close eye on Mercedes
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