The Dr wants to be with Mercedes, Lynsey was an obstacle between Mercedes and Riley, hed be a bit of an idiot to want her dead.

Enjoying this episode:).

One of those guys who put Joel in the van looks like Danny ''Weepy'' Miller from Emmerdale:joker:.

Well I am dreading the ending:(.

I really hope that Hollyoaks do not disappoint with the conclusion of this new storyline because that is one thing they struggle on with the aftermath of a storyline and exploring the reprocussions of it...

Andrew Still who plays Joel is very good tonight. I was convinced by his acting portrayal of Joel being a scared boy after being kidnapped.

Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna has revealed that Ally Gorman becomes a huge source of support to her character Carmel McQueen in upcoming episodes.

Carmel is currently feeling depressed in hospital after a tanning machine accident left her with a permanent facial scar.

As previously reported, Ally (Dan O'Connor) will soon try to show Carmel how much she has to live for by introducing her to his army friends. However, Merna told TV Times that this is just the beginning of a growing friendship between the pair.

Merna explained: "He introduces her to two war veterans. One is in a wheelchair and has no legs, and the other has lost an arm. He says, 'Look, you can still have a life after these kind of things happen'.

"He becomes her rock and when she goes home, he's by her side all the time. She says, 'Please stay with me'. It's good for her to get her feelings out to someone who doesn't judge her, and doesn't know much about what she was like before."

The actress added that moving on from her ordeal may still be a difficult task for Carmel.

Merna said: "She can't even look at herself in the mirror."

Hollyoaks stars Ashley Taylor Dawson and Jessica Fox appear in a special Inside Soap photo shoot this week to celebrate the magazine's 20th anniversary.

The pair, who play long-established characters Darren and Nancy Osborne, take a 'jog down memory lane' in the gym-themed picture - a nod to the Channel 4 show's well-toned cast members.

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Darren and Nancy have often featured in the pages of Inside Soap, especially throughout the recent ups and downs in their marriage.

Recalling his first days at Hollyoaks, Dawson told the magazine: "It was very daunting! The set felt like such a big place and I didn't know anyone. But Jimmy McKenna [Jack] soon showed me the ropes, and I realised how fun it is here. Mind you, I'm more like the father now, and he's the son!"

Asked whether life at the soap is as glamorous as fans might expect, he replied: "No, not at all! You wouldn't think that on a normal day of filming when we're stood outside in the freezing cold, going for take after take with snot running down our faces! There's nothing glam about that."

Meanwhile, Fox admitted that she was thrown in at the deep end when she first joined Hollyoaks.

She said: "It was seven years ago now - I came for my audition and then actually started filming the very next day! Unsurprisingly, I was completely unprepared for it, and also scared out of my wits. The whole experience was definitely a rollercoaster ride."

The Hollyoaks photo shoot is part of a collection of exclusive 20th anniversary features in the latest issue of Inside Soap, which is out on shelves now. Stars from Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Neighbours also feature.

OMG Lynsey!:(:bawling:

:o

Just saw the ep :bawling:

ROFL dead.

Silas is back soon too lads:devil:.

Cheryl :(

OMG this aftermath episode is emotional to watch and it is not even real:blush:.

Poor Cheryl and Brendan:(.

Mercedes was even devastated and the last time she saw Lynsey she had an argument with her...

The body being identified:bawling:.

im crying lol

its not even real :|

Carmel's face before she collapsed made me laugh.

I am shocked that Mercedes is using Lynsey's death to get Riley to feel sorry for her:eek:.

Lynsey is trending.

Hollyoaks bosses have this evening (June 29) released a new promotional image to tie in with Lynsey Nolan's shock exit.

Lynsey was found dead in the soap's latest episode following days of confrontations with various people in the village.

The new picture confirms the main suspects in the murder mystery as Silas Blissett, Mercedes McQueen, Will Savage, Brendan's enemy Sampson, bad boy Walker and Ally Gorman.

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Fans can expect twists and turns over the next few weeks as the villagers try to come to terms with Lynsey's death - and the horror that a killer could be among them.

Meanwhile, Hollyoaks star Bronagh Waugh (Cheryl Brady) has sent Digital Spy a behind-the-scenes picture showing Karen Hassan - who plays Lynsey - after her death scene.

Waugh joked: "Look at this for commitment - still learning lines, even when she's dead!"

Hollyoaks cast members have today (June 29) paid tribute to their former co-star Karen Hassan following her shock departure from the soap.

The latest episode of the Channel 4 show saw Hassan's popular character Lynsey Nolan found dead in a top-secret storyline twist.

A number of Hassan's closest Hollyoaks friends today spoke exclusively to Digital Spy about her exit, tipping the actress for a bright future.

Jeff Rawle, who plays Lynsey's evil nemesis Silas Blissett, commented: "I would just like to say how brilliant it has been working with Karen. She became an exceptional adversary to Silas and it made all the scenes we had together very strong.

"She's a beautiful person and a brilliant actor. I know everyone on Hollyoaks is really sad to see her go. I hope we get to work on something together again soon."

Bronagh Waugh, better known as Lynsey's best friend Cheryl Brady, said: "Karen and I began our Hollyoaks journey together back in 2008 in Laters. She is a phenomenal actress who always manages to make the audience laugh and cry in equal measure.

"I will miss my friend dearly but I know she is starting a new, very exciting chapter in her career. She was always an integral part of the Bradys and our Hollyoaks family. I can't wait to see what she does next as she's a very special actress! Good luck my wee pal - love you always!"

Rob Norbury, who portrays Lynsey's ex-boyfriend Riley Costello, told us: "Karen is the sexiest nurse in soapland! One of the best, most natural and professional actresses I've ever worked with. She is a real laugh a minute and I'm hoping she can get me a little cameo when she one day ends up in Hollywood! Or can at least put me up on the sofa!"

Jessica Fox - Nancy Osborne in the show - explained: "Lynsey Nolan has been at the centre of some of the best storylines over the last two years and will be very much missed. I have no doubt Karen will go on to do great things and I wish her all the best."

Others who voiced their support for Hassan included PJ Brennan (Doug Carter), Emmett Scanlan (Brendan Brady), Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen) and Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen).

Brennan said: "Karen is one of a kind, which makes me a lucky person to have met her. I've made a friend for life, but I'll always miss working opposite her and having her great presence on set and around the studio. I'm excited to see her next move onwards and upwards. Just don't forget us Karen!"

Scanlan commented: "Karen and I came into the show together over two years ago. We've danced many times together as Brendan and Lynsey and it's always been charged - it's always been great fun. A girl like Karen will have many more dancing partners to come in the future."

Meanwhile, Cooper explained: "Karen is an amazing friend and to be able to work with someone you get on with on a personal level and respect on a professional level is fantastic. I have so much time for her and she is so generous as an actor, which is all you could ever wish for. She deserves nothing but the best and she'll be sorely missed."

Finally, Metcalfe enthused: "Karen is amazing to work with, she's an absolute pro and a top girl too. It's been brilliant to work so closely with her recently - she'll be greatly missed."

That episode was horrificly sad.
As if Will killed Lynsey :bored:

Hollyoaks pulled off one of its most shocking moments ever this week as popular character Lynsey Nolan was found dead in a surprise storyline twist.

Airing on E4 last night and on Channel 4 this evening (June 29), a game-changing episode saw Brendan Brady (Emmett Scanlan) discover a lifeless Lynsey on the sofa at their flat - sparking a whodunit storyline.

As show bosses kept Lynsey's exit completely under wraps before broadcast, fans have been left stunned by the tragic turn of events.

Karen Hassan, who played Lynsey, today gave Digital Spy a call to chat about her character's fate and her future career plans.

How do you feel now that your time at Hollyoaks has come to an end?
"I feel really sad, actually - especially as I had my leaving party last night! I'll be really sad to say goodbye to everyone, but I've made some really good friends there and I'm sure we'll all stay in contact. I hope the show will go on and do amazing things."

Was it your choice to leave Hollyoaks now?
"It was a mutual decision, as I was going to be leaving in August anyway but they moved the storyline forward a bit. That's how it is sometimes, so there's no hard feelings whatsoever. I was more than happy with my exit storyline as I always wanted Lynsey to go out with a bang, and she did!

"I think the producers have definitely given Lynsey the send-off that she deserves, so I'm really grateful for that."

Did you have a good turnout for your leaving party?
"Definitely - some people were working, but there was a huge amount of people that turned up last night, so it was really lovely. My friend Claire Cooper, who plays Jacqui, organised it all, God love her! I walked into the restaurant and there were two massive long tables full of people who had come to say goodbye. We partied the night away, so it was really good!"

What has the reaction been like since Lynsey's death aired on the E4 first look last night?

"It's been absolutely crazy on Twitter. I've had lots of messages saying 'Why have you left?' and people have said they're sorry to see the character go. It's lovely to hear people say that Lynsey was their favourite character and stuff like that, so I've had some really nice feedback. A lot of people seem quite shocked by the whole thing!"

Nobody had a clue you were leaving, so was it difficult to keep such a big secret?
"It was, because people kept asking me about my plans for the future and whether I was happy to stay on at Hollyoaks. I already knew that I was leaving, so it was hard not to tell everyone, but the important thing was to stay true to the story.

"I kept that in the back of my head, because we did want this big shock factor. I had to play along with things and keep it to myself for a bit. Obviously my family and friends all knew that I was going, but we had to keep it a secret for the audience."

Was it emotional to film your last scene?
"It was! I was given a really juicy last scene. It's one that the audience hasn't seen yet so I can't really talk much about it, but let's just say that it was very traumatic and tumultuous, so it was a good one to go out on!

"It's going to be one for the audience to look forward to. I had my last day on Monday, so it's all come around quite quickly - I left Hollyoaks on Monday and had my on-screen death on Thursday night! It's been like ripping the plaster off quickly, really."

Have the producers kept you in the dark about where the story is heading, or do you know who killed Lynsey?
"Yeah, I know who did it! I couldn't possibly say because I don't want to spoil the ending for anyone, but there's definitely a few people who are going to have the finger pointed at them.

"It'll be nice to see if the audience can figure it out for themselves. I'll definitely be tuning in to see how it all plays out and keeping up to date on Twitter to see if people are thinking along the right lines…"

You mentioned filming a scene that the audience hasn't seen yet, so is there going to be a flashback to the murder at some point?
"Possibly! I don't know if I can confirm or deny that, but what I can say is that I've done a few juicy scenes that haven't been on screen yet.

"So you'll have to wait and see whether those are flashbacks or something else, but I think the audience will definitely feel like they've got the ending they were looking for. Some of it should be on screen next week, and then more a couple of weeks after that."

Who in particular from the cast are you planning to stay in touch with?
"All of them, really! I mean, certainly everyone who showed up last night for that dinner. I just wish everybody all the best and I'm going to miss everyone. There's a few people who I'm sure I'll still see every week and stay friends with them. You never know, Hollyoaks do bring people back as ghosts every now and again, so maybe it isn't the final farewell!"

You've had a fantastic couple of years on Hollyoaks. What have the highlights been?
"I think the first would probably be when I was first cast in it. I remember walking through the doors and just being so super excited and meeting everyone for the first time - that always sticks in the memory.

"Another is when Paul Marquess, our former producer, brought me up to the office and told me, 'You're going to be involved in this really big storyline'. He told me the layout of the plot and I was just buzzing on the way home!

"And then the exit too, because I really think Lynsey got the send-off she deserves. Those three memories really stick out in the head, but there are so many from the last two years that it's hard to pin-point them. It's been crazy but brilliant."

Will you be staying in Liverpool for now?
"For the time being, I'm staying in Liverpool, but I'll be moving to Cardiff for three weeks to do some filming there from Monday. I'll just go wherever the wind takes me, really! I'm up for moving anywhere."

We'll see you back on our screens in BBC Two thriller The Fall this autumn. What was it like to film the show in Belfast?
"Oh, it was so good. They're editing it all together now and I've been hearing some really good feedback. The word is that the stuff we've done has gone down really well, so I'm so excited to see how it's all put together.

"I love thrillers, so watching it as an audience member would be exciting enough - but to be involved in it is even better. I'll have other projects down the line too, so hopefully they'll all come on screen at a similar time."

You're playing Annie Brawley in The Fall, so is she a small or big role in the show?
"It's actually a part that will hopefully develop more in the second series. But the scenes that I've done are quite hard-hitting, so sometimes even if you don't have the biggest part in a show, you can still make the impact that you want. So I'm more than happy playing that part - I really enjoyed the character."

Are you looking forward to getting back out there and auditioning again?
"Well, first of all I've actually got a few episodes in Casualty - that's what I'm filming in Cardiff and I start there on Monday. So I'm back into the acting game straight away, which is great. I also went for an audition last week, which was scary but brilliant! So I'm waiting to hear back from that as well. I can't wait to start auditioning and going for different parts."

It sounds like you have quite a bit of TV on the way. Would you consider film and theatre as well?
"I would definitely love to do some film and theatre too. That's what I did before I joined Hollyoaks - I did small parts in films and some theatre as well. I think theatre definitely gives you your training as an actor, so I definitely want to get back on the stage at some point. And I suppose film is every actor's dream, so hopefully the opportunities will come up for me - watch this space."

How would you like Lynsey to be remembered?
"Serial killer hunter extraordinaire?! Probably the girl next door with a big heart, Cheryl's bessie mate and the girl who could never really find the man of her dreams!"

Will is a red herring. Apparently I read that he writes a memoir to do with Silas' killing spree and Lynsey accusing him all year of doing it. I suppose they will show more of why he is included as a suspect soon!