When do new Hollyoaks episodes air? Will Hollyoaks ever be the same after the explosive anniversary week?

The dust has barely settled in Hollyoaks after its jaw-dropping anniversary week, and the village is still reeling from the emotional and physical wreckage left behind. As new alliances form and secrets unravel, it’s clear that life in the village will never return to what it once was.

The shockwaves of the anniversary episodes are far-reaching. Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson), devastated by the fallout, walks away from his home with nothing but a bag of possessions. His quiet exit raises eyebrows across the village — where is he going, and can he ever come back from what’s happened?

Meanwhile, Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) unexpectedly joins forces with the police in a move that stuns everyone who knows him. After years of skirting the law, what could possibly make Warren side with those he’s spent a lifetime dodging? Fans are left wondering whether this unlikely partnership is a sign of redemption — or manipulation.

Elsewhere, Misbah Malik (Harvey Virdi) faces her own reckoning as long-buried truths about Donny (Louis Emerick) come to light. When Misbah and Vicky (Anya Lawrence) uncover what Donny has been hiding, it shatters their trust and leaves Misbah questioning everything she thought she knew. Calling himself a “coward,” Donny confesses his guilt but insists his love for his family remains unchanged. Yet his announcement that he’s leaving the village leaves Misbah heartbroken — and desperate for closure.

But Hollyoaks being Hollyoaks, Donny’s story doesn’t end there. A tense confrontation with Froggy Black (John Middleton) brings even more drama as Donny faces the consequences of his past. With emotions boiling over, only one man may walk away unscathed.

As the chaos continues, Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) finds himself caught between duty and emotion. His sister, Sienna Blake (Anna Passey), is consumed by grief, forcing Dodger to make a gut-wrenching choice that defies his instincts as a police officer. Meanwhile, the authorities remain on edge as they search for a dangerous suspect who’s still on the loose.

Just when the tension couldn’t climb higher, Brookside’s Billy Corkhill (John McArdle) steps into Hollyoaks village, bridging two iconic worlds of British television. His arrival isn’t just a nostalgic nod to soap history — it brings unexpected revelations and raises questions about how Brookside’s dark past might influence Hollyoaks’ uncertain future.

Back from Liverpool, Frankie (Isabelle Smith) struggles to feel safe after her trip, while Lucas (Oscar Curtis) battles jealousy over her growing independence. In the Lomax household, Arlo (Dan Hough) learns shocking truths about Tony and Diane’s wedding disaster — setting the stage for more emotional fallout.

From grief to betrayal, and alliances that defy logic, Hollyoaks is proving that its 30th-anniversary storylines are among its boldest yet. As the village clings to the hope of healing, the question lingers: who will rise from the ruins — and who will fall even further?

FAQs

1. What happened during Hollyoaks’ anniversary week?
The anniversary episodes delivered shocking twists — a wedding gone wrong, betrayals, and emotional losses that left the village in turmoil.

2. Is Donny really leaving Hollyoaks?
Donny tells Misbah he plans to leave for good, but with Hollyoaks’ unpredictable nature, fans shouldn’t rule out a dramatic return.

3. Why did Warren join forces with the police?
Warren’s partnership with the police hints at a complex agenda. Whether it’s for redemption or revenge remains to be seen.

4. How does Brookside connect to Hollyoaks?
Billy Corkhill’s arrival from Brookside Close ties both iconic soaps together, hinting at a shared legacy and deeper narrative connections.

5. When do new Hollyoaks episodes air?
Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays on Channel 4 at 7 a.m. and airs on E4 later that evening at 7 p.m., with YouTube uploads a week later.