Hollyoaks Spoilers: Rapist Finn O’Connor could be released from prison

Keith Rice has spoken out about his return

Hollyoaks Finn O Connor

by Katy Brent |
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Ooh this is exciting. Hollyoaks have revealed some more stuff about the return of Finn O’Connor.

Finn, played by Keith Rice, was jailed after raping John Paul McQueen and attempting to assault Nancy Osbourne.

In tonight’s First Look on E4, we’ll see Diane Hutchinson visit Finn in prison. He reveals that he’s eligible for parole and wants his stepmum’s help.

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Finn was sent to prison after he raped his teacher John Paul McQueen (Credit: Lime Pictures) ©Lime Pictures

Keith said of his character’s comeback: "Prison has been a hell hole for Finn, and he’s determined to get out of there. He’s scared and needs someone to help him, and that’s when turns to Diane."

He told Radio Times: "The last time we saw them on screen together Finn was screaming ‘I hate you’ at his stepmum, so they’re both feeling quite anxious.

"In their first couple of moments together he worries about what they will both say. However, Finn understands she will always be there for him. He knows how to work Diane and thinks he’ll be able to win her round. There is still a mother and son connection between them.

"Diane is very maternal and somehow has the ability to look past everything does. Finn latches on to that."

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With John Paul leaving the show soon could Finn have something to do with it? (Credit: Lime Pictures) ©Lime Pictures

Keith added that he was slightly worried about how fans would react to Finn’s return.

He said: "You wonder how the audience will react and if they want to see Finn back on screen because of the horrific things he has done. But that’s kind of the risk you’ve got take, and the backlash – if any – for from viewers.

"Hollyoaks fans only want to see the best stuff on screen and the best storylines, but I think there’s has been a lot left untold and there are still some questions to be answered so we will see…"

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