Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) is feared dead after a shocking shooting on Hollyoaks. The character was working late at the garage when an unseen assailant pointed a gun at him. Confused, he asked, 'What's this?' before realising the danger. He screamed 'No!' as the trigger was pulled, and the screen faded to black without the show's signature theme music—a tradition reserved for key episodes or major narrative developments.
Who Pulled the Trigger?
The identity of the shooter remains a mystery. Rex, a former criminal, has amassed numerous enemies over the years, making the list of potential suspects long. Fans reacted with shock on social media. Alex wrote on X: 'OMG Rex shot', while Abi added: 'rex omg that was such a random shock?!????' Another viewer commented: 'Ohh my Rex got shot ? He is GONE? There wasn’t even music in the end #hollyoaks'
Rex and Ste's Rocky Marriage
Rex's marriage to Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) has been fraught with tension. Ste struggled to accept Rex expressing his identity through wearing feminine clothes. They attempted to reconcile on Wednesday, with Ste questioning if they were right for each other. However, anger turned to passion, and they slept together. But devastation followed as Rex was shot at the garage.
According to Metro, the lack of theme music at the end of the episode typically signifies a major character exit. Whether Rex survives or not remains to be seen, but the narrative strongly suggests his death.
What's Next for Hollyoaks?
Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or airs on TV at 7pm on E4. Viewers are left wondering if this is truly the end for Rex Gallagher and who is responsible for the shooting.
