…Researched and contributed by Enitan Thompson.
Hollyoaks fans can expect an action-packed week as the McQueens face more trouble. The family is hit with money troubles and they need to find cash quickly, or they’ll lose their home.
Mercedes, Goldie, and their loved ones race against time to find the funds they need.
Goldie plots to cash in on the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool by renting out Mercedes’s room to Swedish Sven.
But things don’t go as planned when Goldie realizes she advertised the room per week instead of per night.
Mercedes, on the other hand, plans to set up an escape room in their home to help solve their money problems.
However, their new business venture is short-lived when it gets shut down by P.C Sam.
To make matters worse, Francis arrives to deliver bad news, revealing that the rent has increased, and the family has only a few days to pay up before eviction proceedings begin.
Telesales Work and Stolen Booze
While the clock ticks until their deadline, Sally comes across a new money-making idea when she sees an advert for at-home telesales work.
She enlists John-Paul, Goldie, and Mercedes to put their best phone voices into action.
However, when the electricity is cut off, the McQueens are left in the dark on how they’ll raise the money needed with only 24 hours left to save their home.
As everyone scrambles to pull together any money they can, their efforts are nearly successful until the police come to investigate stolen booze that was confiscated from the house.
Sally is concerned at what sort of dodgy dealing Mercedes has got herself into, but the McQueens manage to get together the money needed to save the house after Bronzer eats a £50 note.
Unexpected News
However, the family’s happiness is short-lived when they receive some unexpected news, leaving fans wondering what’s next for the McQueens.
Commentary
The McQueens have always been a source of drama in Hollyoaks, and this week is no exception.
The family’s financial struggles add a layer of realism to the show, as many people can relate to the stress of paying bills and avoiding eviction.
The storyline also highlights the resourcefulness of the McQueens, who come up with various money-making schemes to try to save their home.
However, their plans often backfire, leading to more trouble with the law.
Overall, this week’s episodes are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats as they wait to see if the McQueens will be able to overcome their financial woes and avoid eviction.