Hollyoaks confirms return story for Tom Cunningham - and its very unexpected
Last August, Tom – with half-sister Cindy (Stephanie Waring) in tow – made a swift escape after learning that Dave Williams (Dominic Power) was none other fearsome gangster Blue.
With a one-year time jump employed afterwards, it's been two years since he last set foot in the eponymous village but, with the Channel 4 soap's 30th anniversary rapidly approaching, it's safe to say that bringing him back for the occasion was a must .
What's more, with his sworn nemesis Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix) back from the dead after 12 years, having Tom miss out on a reunion with the scheme queen would have been a missed opportunity to say the least.
But just what has Tom been up to and what brings him back?
Well, this is where things get interesting because the former market owner, who is known for his insistence on doing everything by the book and following instructions down to a T, is in prison.
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Upcoming scenes will see Tom get in touch with Donny Clark (Louis Emerick) – who is investigating the death of DI Banks (Drew Cain) – to offer him some information on Clare.
Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey), meanwhile, is pressured by Clare to murder Tom! More Trending
It seems we're in for yet another chapter of this thrilling Tom and Clare rivalry. The question is: just who will come out victorious?
That remains to be seen but it seems that Clare – or should I say Rex – is the one with the upper hand as, towards the end of next week, the gangster spots Tom alone and friendless in the prison yard and decides to make his move.
But will he succeed?
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