Hollyoaks spoilers: Winter trailer reveals huge return, one of the biggest twists ever and murderer ‘confirmed’

The weather outside might be frightful but the drama in Hollyoaks is so delightful, with this winter set to be a truly unmissable one!

The long-running soap is lining up a frosty season to remember, with shocks aplenty, two baby twists and the conclusion of the mysterious murder of Rayne Royce.

Sienna Blake, meanwhile, finds herself faced with not one but two shocking proposals but, despite being an expert in all-things scheming, she is set to receive a shock that not even she could’ve predicted.

Trust us, it’s shocking.

But don’t take our word for it, as the Channel 4 soap has dropped its brand new Winter Trailer, teasing what’s to come, and you can watch it above.

If you’d like a more in-depth look at all of the notable developments in the extended teaser then you’ve come to the right place.

In typical Metro fashion, we’re diving in to analyse every little detail, so why not join us and get excited about what’s coming up in the most chaotic fictional TV village this winter?

You know you want to!

A huge return as Mercedes does a disappearing act

Mercedes vanishes (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Mercedes struggles with her feelings for Warren, who is similarly struggling to keep quiet about their passionate affair. But with the former landlady of the Dog due to wed Felix, she takes drastic action in order to work out what to do next, leaving her loved ones worried about where exactly she’s gone.

The icon is secretly seeking guidance and thus she finds herself in a church, where she’s confronted by none other than Jacqui McQueen!

Yes, really. We’re still not over it.

The Rayne mystery deepens

Romeo hasn’t been completely honest about his whereabouts (Picture: Lime Pictures)

In typical Hollyoaks fashion, there is much more to come in regards to Rayne’s murder.

Prince, who is adamant that her killed Rayne, is arrested in upcoming scenes as all evidence points to him, but with the suspected killer behind bars, Peri makes a shock confession to Nadira regarding Romeo’s whereabouts the night of the crime.

With Romeo catching his girlfriend smashing Rayne’s phone, Hunter finding a chilling note, and a runaway proposal.

Carter and John Paul play with fire

Are they set to be caught out? (Picture: Lime Pictures)

John Paul accuses headteacher Carter of living a lie by leading Maxine on, but when tension rises between the pair, will they get caught in the act as thety struggle to resist temptation?

Also, Ste’s son Lucas acts out at school, and Carter is on hand to steer him in what the headmaster deems to be the ‘right’ direction, leaving Lucas in serious danger.

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Dillon and Lucas grow closer

A charged moment is shared between Lucas and Dillon (Picture: Lime Pictures)

After month of speculation that the two would embark on a romance, the Hollyoaks Winter Trailer has teased a charged moment between Dillon Ray and Lucas Hay.

Is there a relationship on the cards for the two friends? Or will heartbreak ensue?

Sienna receives two proposals as Hollyoaks’ twistiest tale takes its biggest twist yet

Sienna makes the wrong choice unfortunately (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Sienna is determined to win Rafe’s affection despite still being head over heels in love with Ethan, who is planning on popping the question.

Things are looking up in upcoming scenes, as previewed in the trailer, with Sienna greeted with not one but two marriage proposals – at exactly the same time!

In baffling scenes, Sienna chooses Rafe as her husband-to-be, leaving Ethan yet again heartbroken. 

What is the reason Sienna? WHAT IS THE REASON?

But in typical Hollyoaks fashion, this tale is set to take another shocking turn, with a secret conversation revealing that Rafe and Dilly have actually been lying about their true identities. 

Camilla is an actor, who isn’t quite as posh as she’s been making out. As for Rafe and Dilly? Well, they’re actually a couple and thus they share a passionate kiss in the trailer.

Mind blown.

Joel finds out that Leela is pregnant

Leela and Joel’s Christmas wish? (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Leela has struggled to come to terms with the fact that she’d pregnant, knowing Joel is keen for a baby while she is not. The trailer, however, teases a happy ending in store when Joel finds out the news.

The question is: will their happiness last? This is Hollyoaks we’re talking about, so we’re guessing that might be a no.

Anita Tinkle goes head-to-head with Drag Race icon Tia Kofi

Anita Tinkle, Scott’s drag alter ego, dreams of being the belle of the ball at Chester’s fairy parade are set to be crushed by Ru Paul’s Drag Race contestant Tia Kofi, who sets out to upstage Scott.

But just who will come out victorious?

Vicky receives a huge shock

Vicky meets her brother! (Picture: Lime Pictures)

As exclusively revealed by Metro.co.uk last week, Vicky is set to get a huge shock when new kid on the block Andre confesses to being her half-brother.

Just how will she react to the unexpected news?

Hollyoaks streams weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4. 

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