It’s official; next week is going to be a VERY big deal for Channel 5’s Neighbours.

Why?

Well, because it’s #HotelDeathTrap… and at least one of our favourite characters won’t be making it out alive.

Eep.

The drama begins with an hour-long episode on the Monday 4th April, which sees the boiler room at the Lassiters Hotel explode - leaving several characters trapped in the wreckage.

This first episode is rumoured to be very grisly indeed, and far too graphic for the usual teatime slot.

Which is why the UK are set to air the soap at 10pm for the first time - well and truly after the watershed.

Check out the nail-biting trailer below:

It doesn’t look too good for some of our favourite Neighbours stars, does it?

Their fight for survival is set to unfold over an intense week long special, with each episode of Hotel Death Trap week focusing on a different individual victim caught up in the disaster… and their fate.

And, as the story continues, it's Paul Robinson who gets wrongly accused of causing the deadly explosion.

Speaking about what fans of the Australian soap can expect, the show's Executive Producer, Jason Herbison told Digital Spy: "Hotel Death Trap week might well be the biggest week of Neighbours ever.

"Kicking off with an explosion at Lassiters Hotel, every episode sees brand new stories unfold, including shock returns, mysterious strangers, twists and turns aplenty and jeopardy for all our beloved characters.

"Tragically, by the time the dust settles the death count will be up to three. Who won’t make it out alive?”

Channel 5 commissioner Greg Barnett added: “This week long event promises to be the most gripping and dramatic ever for the series. I'm delighted UK fans get this world exclusive 10pm episode which is totally must see.

"As the week's episodes play out we find more people trapped, more destruction caused and more shocking secrets revealed. It really is going to be an incredible week.

"And the consequences will leave the residents of Ramsay Street reeling.”

The drama will kick off from 4th April on Channel 5; will you be watching?

Who do you think will be killed off in Neighbours?

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