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Hollyoaks reveals Rex's dramatic village return in 13 spoiler pictures

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Hollyoaks spoilers follow.

Next week on Hollyoaks, Rex Gallagher is released from prison but is about to realise that he's not welcome in the village.

Elsewhere, another difficult day arrives for grief-stricken Mercedes McQueen.

Our 13-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Wednesday 14 August: The villagers gather for an event

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Tony is hosting a barbecue at The Hutch.

2

Wednesday 14 August: Ste previously raised concerns about the timing

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It hasn't been the easiest period for many of the villagers, but Tony is determined not to waste stock by changing the date!

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3

Wednesday 14 August: Lucas and Ste work together

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They prepare the catering.

4

Wednesday 14 August: The father-son duo try to forget their troubles for the day

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The show has been exploring a child-to-parent physical abuse story.

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5

Wednesday 14 August: Mercedes certainly isn't in the mood to celebrate

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Bobby's coffin has arrived at the McQueen house for a vigil.

6

Wednesday 14 August: There's an unexpected guest

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Rex turns up.

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7

Wednesday 14 August: Rex is newly-released from prison

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He's been granted his freedom after recently changing his statement to implicate Clare and Grace.

8

Wednesday 14 August: Nancy and Darren watch on

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They're not pleased to see Rex.

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Wednesday 14 August: Nancy, Darren, Dillon and Lucas can't believe it

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As far as they're concerned, Rex should still be behind bars.

10

Wednesday 14 August: It's awkward for Tony

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His big event is going wrong.

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11

Wednesday 14 August: Darren speaks his mind

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Rex realises that he's unwelcome.

12

Wednesday 14 August: Ste tries to protect Rex

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Yesterday, the former couple reconnected and spent the night together, so it's clear where Ste's loyalties lie.

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Wednesday 14 August: Ste's reaction causes a stir

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How will Lucas feel about what his dad's done?

Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm.

Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release. Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.

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