{"id":204387,"date":"2025-11-28T07:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/204387\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T07:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:27:18","slug":"hollyoaks-confirms-turmoil-for-mercedes-in-aftermath-of-worrying-ste-ending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/204387\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollyoaks confirms turmoil for Mercedes in aftermath of worrying Ste ending"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Hollyoaks spoilers\" data-node-id=\"1.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"1.0.0\">Hollyoaks<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"1.0.1\"> spoilers<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"1.1\"> follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Hollyoaks has confirmed more turmoil for Mercedes McQueen following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69557502\/hollyoaks-ste-mercedes-storylines-collide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69557502\/hollyoaks-ste-mercedes-storylines-collide\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"concerning scenes with Ste Hay\" data-node-id=\"4.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">concerning scenes with Ste Hay<\/a>. The two characters have been dealing with respective issues in their lives at the moment, with Mercedes wrestling with guilt over shooting Tony Hutchinson, and for losing the baby she was carrying.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Ste, meanwhile, has been at the centre of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69411408\/hollyoaks-lucas-finally-caught-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69411408\/hollyoaks-lucas-finally-caught-out\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"an abuse storyline at the hands of son Lucas\" data-node-id=\"6.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">an abuse storyline at the hands of son Lucas<\/a>, as well as developing feelings for Lucas&#8217;s ex Dillon Ray, and has been spiralling since losing custody of grandson James after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69498164\/hollyoaks-spoilers-ste-story-future-lucas-confession\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69498164\/hollyoaks-spoilers-ste-story-future-lucas-confession\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"falsely confessing to abusing Lucas\" data-node-id=\"6.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">falsely confessing to abusing Lucas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The latest episode saw the two characters converge, as Mercedes dealt with Warren Fox&#8217;s determination to prove that Goldie was sending anonymous texts to her.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Having chastised Warren for calling Goldie a &#8220;twisted little cow&#8221; after she handed Mercedes an envelope delivered to the house with the words &#8216;KILLER MCQUEEN&#8217;, she was offered anti-anxiety pills by Gemma, and later crossed paths with Ste at The Loft.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">There, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69529098\/hollyoaks-ste-hay-relapse\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69529098\/hollyoaks-ste-hay-relapse\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"they knocked back pills and booze together\" data-node-id=\"14.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">they knocked back pills and booze together<\/a>, setting them on a dangerous path.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"hollyoaks, mercedes mcqueen and ste hay at the bar in the loft\" title=\"Hollyoaks, Mercedes McQueen and Ste Hay\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2115\" height=\"1190\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hollyoaks-merecedes-mcqueen-and-ste-hay-692747ed6dc08.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lime Pictures<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"17.0\">Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"17.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"17.1.0\">Best streaming services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">In new scenes airing next week, Mercedes and Ste stumble out of Casa McQueen, while a smug Gemma looks on. Mercedes is determined to keep the party going at Ste&#8217;s place.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">However, John Paul is alarmed that Mercedes hasn&#8217;t returned home, though Sienna relays to him and Goldie that she saw her getting high with Ste.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"mercedes, hollyoaks\" title=\"Mercedes, Hollyoaks \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2133\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hollyoaks-winter-trailer-mercedes-6924861d6d757.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lime Pictures<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"24.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69562774\/hollyoaks-anna-passey-reveals-dark-sienna-storyline-never-happened\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a69562774\/hollyoaks-anna-passey-reveals-dark-sienna-storyline-never-happened\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Hollyoaks star Anna Passey reveals very dark Sienna storyline that never happened\" data-node-id=\"24.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hollyoaks star Anna Passey reveals very dark Sienna storyline that never happened<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The pair are later tracked down by John Paul and Goldie, though when they mention Tony, Mercedes starts to spiral and runs away. Yet the guilt becomes overwhelming and she decides to see Tony, and she crosses paths with Diane, who tells her she looks worse for wear.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Meanwhile, Tony becomes worried when he learns that he is able to be discharged soon with a care package.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"30.0\">Hollyoaks<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"30.1\"> airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channel4.com\/programmes\/hollyoaks\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.channel4.com\/programmes\/hollyoaks\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Channel 4 streaming\" data-node-id=\"30.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"30.2.0\">Channel 4 streaming<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"30.3\"> premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. 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