Hollyoaks scandal as Jez and Liberty's affair is exposed - in an unexpected way
The controversial relationship, which kicked off earlier this year, has received quite a reaction from fans, with Liberty dressing up as her dead mum – Jez's ex! – in a bid to make him fall for her.
Unable to resist, Jez started to see Liberty in secret, all the while he carried on planning his wedding to John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).
John Paul, however, called off the wedding earlier this week, coming to believe that his fiancé was keeping one too many secrets from him.
He's not wrong, with the gardener being a cold-blood serial killer, who claimed another victim in Bobby Costello (Zak Sutcliffe) during the latest episode!
With Jez and JP's nuptials having been halted, Liberty called by the allotment to check in on Jez – who is none other than her beloved sister Sienna Blake's (Anna Passey) father.
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And it doesn't stop there as upcoming scenes will see Lib check in on Jez once more.
Jez responds by leaning in for a kiss but Liberty pulls away, telling him that he needs to prove he's serious about them having a future together.
Left with food for thought, Jez decides to show his commitment later that day when he, Sienna, Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) and Lib head to The Dog, which is re-opening its doors after months.
John Paul, meanwhile, shows up at the event too and he approaches Jez, who remains cold towards him. Seizing an opportunity to cause a stir, the sick serial killer publicly kisses Liberty!
The moment of passion leaves not only John Paul in shock but also Sienna, who is left reeling to witness her beloved sister kissing her dad. More Trending
Awkward!
Sienna, in fact, rejects the relationship entirely, truly horrified by it all – as does Dodger. The question is: can they talk sense into Liberty?
Or will Liberty perhaps find herself in danger from Jez? Or will it be Sienna and Dodger that face his wrath?
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