Next week on Hollyoaks, Hunter does his best to support his brother - could some new evidence help their cause?
Elsewhere, Rafe grows closer to Sienna, Carter gets a dark ultimatum and Darren opens up to new training buddy Zain.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Tuesday, January 2 (Episode 6278)
Writer: Richard Burke
Director: Nichola Wong
As Vicky cleans the Youth Centre with Leah, she's concerned that her friend may be using Andre as a rebound from Dillon. Andre walks in to hear that his sister has her doubts trusting him.
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Also: Carter's reluctant to get involved with Maxine and Scott's tradition of roasting each other's past relationships, Warren accompanies Mercedes to her scan and Zain offers to help Darren get into shape.
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This episode airs Tuesday, January 2 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Friday, December 22 via Channel 4 streaming
Wednesday, January 3 (Episode 6279)
Writer: Karissa Hamilton-Bannis
Director: Nichola Wong
Carter tells John Paul that he's frightened how Freya will react if she learns the truth about him. He agrees to stop practising conversion therapy and share a kiss, unaware that it's been captured on camera.
Elsewhere, Goldie starts to worry for Mercedes, Prince is having a tough time in prison and Darren admits to Zain the real reason that he's started training.
This episode airs Wednesday, January 3 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Friday, December 22 via Channel 4 streaming
Thursday, January 4 (Episode 6280)
Writer: Lucy Burke
Director: Nichola Wong
Dilly's fuming when she learns that Rafe has given Sienna a meaningful bracelet - and before too long, the bracelet has been smashed...
Carter receives a concerning message, which leaves him with a dark ultimatum.
Elsewhere, Hunter tells his friends that he stole Rayne's phone but believes Peri now has hold of it.
This episode airs Thursday, January 4 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Friday, December 22 via Channel 4 streaming
Friday, January 5 (Episode 6281)
Writer: Colin O'Donnell
Director: Chantelle Kayll
Lacey gets the door slammed in her face by Nadira when she arrives at the shared house. Later, she tells Lizzie and Nadira that she's back to act as Prince's defence, explaining that a key piece of evidence - Rayne's camera sunglasses - was never logged by police.
Dilly continues to cause problems for Rafe and Sienna, but Sienna eventually gets some alone time with the Earl after planning a romantic surprise.
John Paul is confused when Carter blows cold, while Dillon apologises to Leah for the way he treated her at the party.
This episode airs Friday, January 5 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Friday, December 22 via Channel 4 streaming
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