Episode 5996 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Monday 5th December 2022.
Synopsis
Goldie takes action against Bobby, but he makes a threat on her life. Romeo and Olivia clash over the nativity play. Verity catches Eric and Mason on Men First, whilst Shaq plans a special Christmas for Verity.Plot
Verity watches Sylver's video and looks at the book. Mason finds that he has been removed from Men First. Romeo advertises the 'Virgin Mary' role for the village nativity play. Romeo is annoyed when Prince pushes Olivia for the role. Verity claims that Goldie doesn't have enough evidence, but offers to keep the evidence safe in the office. Olivia tries to convince Romeo to give her a part, but he refuses due to Olivia's reputation and that Bobby and Kathleen-Angel have already been cast in the play. She manages to win him round.
Bobby arrives home from Alicante. Goldie apologises to Bobby and gives him a framed photo of Sylver. Verity watches Eric at work. Shaq surprises Verity with tickets to a cello concert on Christmas Eve and she runs off when he offers her a mince pie. Eric serves a table and has an episode when an attractive man turns up. He decides to help Mason get back onto Men First. Bobby searches for his book. Mercedes confronts him over Silas's book.
Romeo grows frustrated with Olivia's performance during rehearsals. After Olivia insults Romeo's acting ability, he fires her. Mercedes tells Bobby that she burned the book and cap. Tony tells Shaq about Edward. Goldie tries to make Bobby uncomfortable by repeatedly talking about Sylver. Goldie and Mercedes argue when Bobby purposefully smashes Sylver's photo. Nana turns on Goldie. Prince convinces Romeo to give Olivia her role back, but she overhears part of their conversation and refuses the role.
Verity finds Eric on Mason's phone in the chat. Bobby overhears Goldie telling Verity about the plan. Verity tells Mason that if he sees him with Eric, he will tell Honour, insulting Eric. Eric tells Verity that she is the only person who makes him feel like he has worth. Goldie tells Bobby that she will catch him out. He threatens to kill her if she continues pressing him. Shaq plans a Christmas proposal for Verity.Cast
Regular Cast
- Olivia Bradshaw - Emily Burnett
- Mason Chen-Williams - Frank Kauer
- Bobby Costello - Jayden Fox
- Eric Foster - Angus Castle-Doughty
- Tony Hutchinson - Nick Pickard
- Verity Hutchinson - Eva O'Hara
- Goldie McQueen - Chelsee Healey
- Mercedes McQueen - Jennifer Metcalfe
- Nana McQueen - Diane Langton
- Prince McQueen - Malique Thompson-Dwyer
- Theresa McQueen - Jorgie Porter
- Romeo Nightingale - Owen Warner
- Shaq Qureshi - Omar Malik
Guest Cast
Uncredited Cast
- A customer at The Dog in the Pond.
Music
| Song | Performer | Circumstance |
|---|---|---|
| "Ordinary" | Yonaka | Verity watches Sylver's video and looks at the book. Mason finds that he has been removed from Men First. Romeo advertises the 'Virgin Mary' role for the village nativity play. Romeo is annoyed when Prince pushes Olivia for the role. |
| "Wrapping Up Warm" | Kevan Gallagher & Lorenzo De Feo | Romeo grows frustrated with Olivia's performance during rehearsals. |
Notes
Mistakes
- In the previous episode, Verity Hutchinson tells Goldie McQueen that she has sufficient evidence to begin a case against Bobby Costello. However, at the start of this episode, Verity tells Goldie that she has insufficient evidence. Verity's statement from the previous episode is not alluded to or mentioned.