Evil George Kiss was murdered in the village but all eyes are on John Paul McQueen who has been arrested for killing him.
However next week, when Theresa McQueen does some digging she discovers who the false witness is and is quick to prove John Paul's innocence.
With a little help with James Nightingale, they're able to get John Paul released from prison - but he's still the prime suspect.
Meanwhile the actual murderer prepares to tell the truth - but will they go through with it? Or will someone else manage to stop their confession?
There's relationship drama in store for James and Ste Hay, Cher McQueen continues to gaslight her step-mum Mercedes McQueen and Martine Deveraux makes a shocking announcement.
Elsewhere Juliet Nightingale and Peri Lomax prepare to take their relationship to the next step and Darren Osborne plans to tell Nancy how he really feels.
Hollyoaks spoilers: Monday 17 – Friday 21 May 2021
Hollyoaks spoilers: George Kiss' murderer prepares to come clean
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While James tells John Paul that pleading guilty will secure a shorter sentence, Theresa does some digging and manages to find out who the 'witness' is that lied. Later she proves John Paul's innocence and he's released but while he continues to be the main suspect, the real killer plans to tell the truth.
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Ste is worried that James' feelings for John Paul could be reignited if he works of his case, so the lawyer decides to drop it. However he secretly helps Theresa - leaving Ste furious. How will James make it up to him?
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Cher continues to gaslight Mercedes by playing baby crying noises out loud. Later, Romeo Nightingale tries to help out by asking Cher to give her step-mum a 'glow up'. However when people on social media say Mercedes is hot, it leaves Cher very jealous...
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Martine makes a shocking announcement regarding her treatment. Later on, she stands up to the woman who was rude to her in the interview. By the end of the week she comes to a realisation...
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Peri and Juliet take their relationship to the next step by moving in together.
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Darren plans to get out of the 'friend-zone' with Nancy, but when she discovers his plans how will she react?
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Fergus' blackmailer arrives in the village and demands a large sum of money. Later, he tells Warren Fox that there's only one way out of the situation...
Later, Maxine Minniver discovers some shocking news about Warren and is ready to end their relationship for good but later when she overhears a conversation he's having with Trish Minniver, she's left feeling torn.
Cleo McQueen has suspicions about her patient Tommy and steps in but later the police get involved - what will she say?
Warren and Sienna Blake go to war over custody, Misbah Maalik prepares to sell some family belongings and Peri Lomax has doubts about Juliet Nightingale.
Martine Deveraux prepares for her biopsy results and someone discovers new evidence about George Kiss' murder case.