Hollyoaks reveal dramatic moment iconic character returns after one year in unexpected twist

Daily Mail​

15 hours ago

Hollyoaks has revealed the dramatic moment that Tom Cunningham returned to the Channel 4 soap.
The iconic character, portrayed by Ellis Hollins, 25, departed the soap in September last year, having played the role of Tom since 2003.
Tom and sister Cindy Cunningham had fled the village after discovering her partner Dave Williams (Dominic Power) was none other than mysterious gangster Blue.
And in a first look at Tuesdays episode, fans got a glimpse of Tom's return to the show after a once year absence - however, there's an unexpected twist as he's currently behind bars.
In the clip, Tom is seen in prison alongside fellow inmate Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey), who had received a visit from Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson).
Ste and Rex are seen discussing Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix), but little do they know, Tom is in earshot, and his interest is piqued when he hears the name of his former arch nemesis.
Tom consequently gets in touch with Donny Clarke (Louis Emerick), offering up information on Clare.
However, Tom later finds himself in danger after Rex is pressured by Clare to murder Tom in prison.
In a tense scene in the prison yard, Tom appears isolated and vulnerable, leaving ex with an opportunity to strike.
But it remains to be seen whether Rex will succeed or if Tom manages to escape his clutches.
Clare made a shock return from the dead last month and as longtime fans will know, she has a long and dark history with Tom.
The twisted character tormented Tom as a child and attempted to con his big brother and guardian, Max Cunningham.
Viewers will just have to wait and see whether the two characters will finally come face-to-face.
Meanwhile, Hollyoaks is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary this October with a huge month of celebrations.
In the clip, Tom is seen in prison alongside fellow inmate Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey), who had received a visit from Ste Hay ( Kieron Richardson )
Viewers will just have to wait and see whether the two characters will finally come face-to-face
Show boss Hannah Cheers teased that a signature Hollyoaks stunt is already in the works as she claimed you can't do a Hollyoaks commemoration 'without some kind of spectacle'.
She also revealed a huge battle between two Hollyoaks titans will take centre stage for October.
Having recently returned from the dead to the village after 12 years, Clare Devine is back, and she's set to clash against serial killer Jez Blake in the run-up to the big anniversary.