Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) thinks she has found the perfect new relationship with Felix Westwood (Richard Blackwood) in Hollyoaks.

It’s passionate, it’s exciting and it’s full of care as he has been her confidante since her killer son Bobby was caught.

Right now, Mercedes believes that it was John Paul (James Sutton) who shopped imprisoned Bobby to police.

Bobby is struggling while incarcerated, with a brand new trailer showing him in tears.

Mercedes admits to Felix how much she is struggling with the thought of how he is coping, and he offers her solace.

Mercedes can’t believe what she’s hearing (Picture: Lime Pictures)

And things get heated when a mischievous Mercedes drops her clothes to the floor before grabbing Felix for a passionate clinch.

But Felix’s conscience is nagging at him, particularly when John Paul urges him to tell the truth.

Felix braces himself, and soon admits to Mercedes that he was responsible, and her face turns to thunder.

But how will she react? Can she possibly forgive him?

Felix’s confession ruins everything with Mercedes (Picture: Lime Pictures)

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The clip from the upcoming trailer also highlights the beginning of the end for dangerous incel Eric Foster (Angus Castle-Doughty), as he grabs a crossbow and holds hostages at The Dog.

A shock later follows when a distressed Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) declares that Diane (Alex Fletcher) is dead.

Hollyoaks will launch the full 2023 trailer on Tuesday January 3 at 5pm on its social channels.

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She makes a discovery that horrifies her.