Hollyoaks spoilers: Don't miss the return of Mercedes McQueen in Magaluf!

Hollyoaks, Mercedes McQueen

It's sun, sea and sangria as the McQueen family reunite in Spain for Mercedes's hen party. But what's Mercedes doing back together with her ex Russ Owen?

As Hollyoaks fans will already know, the McQueen family are flying off to Magaluf for some sun, sea and sangria...and a long-awaited reunion with mum Myra's daughter Mercedes who has announced she is getting hitched.

But it's sure to all kick-off when Myra, Nana McQueen and co discover Mercedes's new man is her ex, Russ Owen, the same fella who ran off with the late Tina McQueen's baby son Max and has been living in Spain ever since!

Hollyoaks, Mercedes McQueen, Russ Owen

(Picture: Lime Pictures)

Stuart Manning, who plays Russ, joined the Loose Women ladies today (Thursday) to talk about returning to Hollyoaks nine years after he originally quit the Channel 4 soap. He discussed how lucky he was to film his first scenes back in Magaluf, and how happy he is to return. On fliming for Hollyoaks, Stuart said, "You’ve got to do the hard graft, and its tough, but its great fun."

Hollyoaks: The McQueens Take Magaluf airs Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th August at 6.30pm on Channel 4.But if you can't wait, the first episode of the Spanish special airs tomorrow night from 7:00pm on E4!

https://youtu.be/ozdos2wO5I4

Simon Timblick
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Simon has long been a fan of soap operas, and especially loves OVER-THE-TOP plots involving evil twins, hair-pulling catfights and natural disasters.

Anyone remember the Sunset Beach earthquake/tidal wave?

Or when Krystle Carrington got locked in the attic and replaced by look-a-like Rita in Dynasty?!


Simon has written for a variety of TV and childrens’ magazines/websites including Inside Soap, Nickelodeon, What’s On TV, Radio Times, Metro, Girl Talk, Disney Girl, Toxic! and Digital Spy.

He has reported LIVE from the red carpet at The British Soap Awards interviewing glammed-up stars from soapland, and hosted a Facebook LIVE session for Metro with Home and Away legend Ray Meagher (Alf "Stone the flamin' crows!" Stewart) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aussie soap.


Simon is also co-author of The Treasures Of Coronation Street (Carlton Books)


And the writer and director of (very!) low budget fright flick, Midsummer Night's EVIL and the sequel webisodes series, The Hatchet Woods HORROR.