Hollyoaks fans are bracing for a dramatic showdown as Imran Maalik (Ijaz Rana) catches his fiancée Leah Barnes (Charlotte Alex Riley) and Prince McQueen (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) together next week. The discovery comes just days before Imran and Leah's multi-faith wedding, which they have planned to hold in the village.
Leah and Prince's secret affair exposed
Leah and Prince have been carrying on a passionate affair behind Imran's back since last month, despite Leah's professed love for Imran. The couple's return to the village earlier this year had already caused a stir, with Leah particularly keen to boost her social media presence by meddling in her friends' love lives.
Now, in scenes set to air next week, Imran returns home to the boat he shares with Leah to find her out of breath from working out. Moments later, he spots Prince sneaking off the boat, leading to a shocked Imran demanding answers from both of them.
Will the wedding go ahead?
As the wedding approaches, the couple had shared happy news with Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) about their plans for a big multi-faith ceremony in the village. However, this newfound happiness is short-lived as the affair threatens to derail everything.
According to the recent Hollyoaks Summer Trailer, the wedding does go ahead, but it remains unclear whether Imran will know the full extent of Leah's betrayal by that point. Meanwhile, Prince's girlfriend Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence) remains oblivious to his infidelity.
Viewer anticipation and storylines
Fans are speculating about the fallout, with many wondering if this will put an end to the wedding plans or if Imran will forgive Leah. The storyline also raises questions about Prince's future, especially given his recent murderous actions that have left Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) terrified.
Hollyoaks airs Mondays to Wednesdays on Channel 4's streaming platform from 6am, with episodes also shown on E4 at 7pm.
