Hollyoaks teases new struggle for Leela after baby twist

Hollyoaks has revealed a new struggle for Leela Lomax next week, after the major twist about her new baby.

This week, Leela went into labour early in dramatic scenes, with Abe by her side and Joel busy in his search for Cleo.

Naturally, she panicked about the safety of her baby, after she and Joel lost baby Noah, but thankfully her daughter was delivered safely.

The Lomaxes were emotional as they met the new addition to the family, and Joel was thrilled to meet his new daughter.

But Leela seemed particularly teary after the birth, and while she told Joel she was just overwhelmed by the day, it was clear that there was something she was hiding from her husband.

As the rest of the family celebrated their return from the hospital, Leela looked sad, and Joel expressed his concerns to Prince, Zoe and Grace.

When Leela spoke to Mercedes, who already knew the truth, it was revealed to viewers that Joel isn’t the father of her new baby.

Mercedes urged her to tell him the truth, but she was adamant that Joel should continue to think he is the dad, as he has already formed a close bond with the child.

In scenes that will air next week, Joel continues to enjoy fatherhood, and he spends time choosing baby names with Marie – but Leela feels left out of the decision-making process.

The Lomaxes try their best to bring her into the conversation, and the family eventually decide to name the new baby Clara.

Joel is happy with this big new development and is keen to head into the village to introduce Clara to the other residents, but Leela isn’t in the mood.

With Leela’s behaviour continuing to concern her loved ones, will her huge secret stay secret for long – and just who is the father of her baby?

Meanwhile, this week’s dramatic events saw Joel almost find Cleo in the flat, after he swore he could hear her singing.

Cleo is yet to be discovered, but as Abe was revealed to have murder on his mind, will she survive long enough to be found?