{"id":246350,"date":"2025-07-07T22:16:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/246350\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T22:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:16:15","slug":"hollyoaks-reveals-the-moment-tom-returns-to-the-show-in-dramatic-first-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/246350\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollyoaks reveals the moment Tom returns to the show in dramatic first look"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hollyoaks<\/a> <\/strong>spoilers follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hollyoaks<\/a> has revealed the moment in which Tom Cunningham makes his dramatic return<\/a> to the show. <\/p>\n

It was announced in May that Ellis Hollins would be reprising his role<\/a> as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Channel 4 soap<\/a>, with the character having previously left the village in September.<\/p>\n

Though we knew that he would be involved with nemesis Clare Devine in some capacity, the nature of Tom’s return was largely kept under wraps. In a shock development, it was revealed that the iconic figure was actually in prison<\/a>, though we are yet to find out why.<\/p>\n

A new teaser from the soap, released on their official social media channels, could potentially shed some light, with the clip beginning as police officer Donny Clark visits an incarcerated Rex Gallagher with an enticing proposition. <\/p>\n

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Lime Pictures<\/p>\n

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Donny has long doubted that Rex was responsible for the killing of DI Alistair Banks, and has strived to get to the bottom of the matter. Rex, however, has been steadfast in taking the blame, and his head isn’t turned when Donny offers him the chance of immunity.<\/p>\n

The deal involves Rex ratting out Clare, though Rex urges Donny to look elsewhere. The desperate police officer enlists the help of Ste Hay, Rex’s estranged boyfriend, in the hope that he can change Rex’s mind. <\/p>\n

Rex is still unmoved, however, and says that Clare will have to be brought down by other methods. Just as Ste and Rex part, the camera then pans to Tom, whose ears prick up at the mention of his arch-enemy.<\/p>\n

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Lime Pictures<\/p>\n

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While we are still none the wiser as to why Tom is behind bars, Hollyoaks boss Hannah Cheers previously teased elements<\/a> of the upcoming storyline, saying: “How could we possibly bring in Clare Devine and not have her original nemesis in the show?<\/p>\n

“Again, it’s a kind of nod to the past and celebration of all things Hollyoaks. Tom has the upper hand to start with, which I think is what’s so surprising about this story. And there’s a surprise reveal of how we first find Tom.”<\/p>\n

Hollyoaks<\/strong> airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its <\/strong>Channel 4 streaming<\/strong><\/a> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selected omnibus episodes are available via <\/strong>Prime Video<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more <\/strong>Hollyoaks<\/strong> spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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