Episode 6206 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Friday 22nd September 2023.
Synopsis
Felix plans a romantic meal for him and Mercedes. John Paul attends Carter's first self-help group and is left feeling optimistic about the future. Prince comes to realisation.Plot
John Paul isn't sure he's deserving of Carter's help, so Carter reminds him everyone deserves an opportunity to grow. Tony has a special day planned for Darren. Influencer Megan Bolton is hosting a party in Ibiza at the weekend, leaving Rayne furious. She takes her anger out on Romeo. Pearl encourages Felix to spoil Mercedes with a home-cooked meal. Lacey gives Rayne words of encouragement for her party.
John Paul's decided to attend Carter's self-help group; Nana wishes him luck on his healing journey. Tony takes Darren to Dog's car park to build their own beach so that Darren can have happy seaside memories again. At the self-help group, Carter tells Gareth to keep a close eye on John Paul. Prince notices scars on Romeo's side and suspects Rayne's harmed him. Shing Lin opens up to Diane about her feelings over recent events with Charlie. Diane helps her put things into perspective.
Darren gets a text from Nancy - the school governors have decided to stop paying her whilst she's on leave. Mercedes is awkward around Felix during their dinner as the topic of conversation turns to Warren. After opening up to the room, John Paul feels optimistic about the future. Gareth gets a moment alone with Carter and apologises to him for having "impure" thoughts about homosexuality. Carter makes him repeat that his homosexuality is in the past and then tells him he's going to lead John Paul away from the "gay lifestyle". Prince tells Hunter that Rayne's abusing Romeo and they need to expose her.Cast
Regular Cast
- Pearl Anderson - Dawn Hope
- Sharon Bailey - Jamelia
- Charlie Dean - Charlie Behan
- Diane Hutchinson - Alex Fletcher
- Tony Hutchinson - Nick Pickard
- Shing Lin Leong - Izzie Yip
- Lacey Lloyd - Annabelle Davis
- Peri Lomax - Ruby O'Donnell
- Hunter McQueen - Theo Graham
- John Paul McQueen - James Sutton
- Mercedes McQueen - Jennifer Metcalfe
- Nana McQueen - Diane Langton
- Prince McQueen - Malique Thompson-Dwyer
- Romeo Nightingale - Owen Warner
- Darren Osborne - Ashley Taylor Dawson
- Rayne Royce - Jemma Donovan
- Carter Shepherd - David Ames
- Sally St. Claire - Annie Wallace
- Felix Westwood - Richard Blackwood
Guest Cast
Music
| Song | Performer | Circumstance |
|---|---|---|
| "Overdrive" | Post Malone | John Paul examines the self-help leaflet from Carter. Rayne packs for the event. |
| "Love Is Betrayal" | Wayne Murray & Timothy Larcombe | Mercedes acts awkwardly around Felix at the dinner table. |
Notes
Broadcast History and Releases
- This episode was originally produced and scheduled with the intention to broadcast on 25th September 2023. However, a schedule change by Channel 4 at short notice meant the episode was only broadcast on Channel 4 Streaming and E4, on 22nd September 2023. As this change came too last-minute, the transmission date of this episode is recognised as 25th September 2023.
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