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The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
First look at Hollyoaks' Bobby Costello's funeral as McQueens and Tony Hutchinson break down in tears after his murder
THE first look at Bobby Costello's funeral is here with the McQueens and Tony Hutchinson looking devastated after his murder. The teenager - who is played by actor Zachary Sutcliffe in the Channel 4 soap - will be 6 Zachary Sutcliffe played Bobby Costello in Hollyoaks Credit: Lime Pictures 6 The McQueens assemble to say goodbye to troubled Bobby Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell 6 The killer was murdered by serial killer Jez Blake Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell 6 Mercedes is supported by mum Myra for the tough day Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell The teen escaped from prison and narrowly avoided being sold into Clare Devine's child sex exploitation ring before becoming Jez's latest victim. And his family will be plunged into mourning by the shocking event. Mercedes , dressed all in black, leads the family as they pay their respects to her son at the local church. Meanwhile, Tony Hutchinson also looks utterly bereft as he watches on from the sidelines. Read more on Hollyoaks Fans will watch the shocking scenes on Wednesday on E4 with the episode also streaming on Channel 4. A source said: 'Bobby's return was only going to be for limited stint but his death will have explosive consequences. 'With Jez claiming more and more victims, their loved ones will be left behind determined to get justice. 'This twist is going to set Jez against his own sister-in-law Mercedes McQueen and once she discovers the truth - hell hath no fury.' Most read in Soaps The He said: 'Channel4's much loved soap, Hollyoaks, is having quite a year. 'While most soaps are in decline, its viewership for the year to date is up 11% thanks to the brilliant creative leadership Lime's Hannah Cheers and our own Louise Donald.' Later this year the Channel 4 soap will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a month-long celebration including a major stunt and a battle between two of the show's biggest villains - Jez Blake and Clare Devine. 6 Will Mercedes find out the truth of what happened to her son? Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell 6 Tony Hutchinson looks emotional as he watches the funeral from the sidelines Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell


Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
First look at Hollyoaks' Bobby Costello's funeral as McQueens and Tony Hutchinson break down in tears after his murder
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE first look at Bobby Costello's funeral is here with the McQueens and Tony Hutchinson looking devastated after his murder. The teenager - who is played by actor Zachary Sutcliffe in the Channel 4 soap - will be sensationally murdered by serial killer Jez Blake later this week. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Zachary Sutcliffe played Bobby Costello in Hollyoaks Credit: Lime Pictures 6 The McQueens assemble to say goodbye to troubled Bobby Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell 6 The killer was murdered by serial killer Jez Blake Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell 6 Mercedes is supported by mum Myra for the tough day Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell The teen escaped from prison and narrowly avoided being sold into Clare Devine's child sex exploitation ring before becoming Jez's latest victim. And his family will be plunged into mourning by the shocking event. Mercedes, dressed all in black, leads the family as they pay their respects to her son at the local church. Meanwhile, Tony Hutchinson also looks utterly bereft as he watches on from the sidelines. Fans will watch the shocking scenes on Wednesday on E4 with the episode also streaming on Channel 4. A source said: 'Bobby's return was only going to be for limited stint but his death will have explosive consequences. 'With Jez claiming more and more victims, their loved ones will be left behind determined to get justice. 'This twist is going to set Jez against his own sister-in-law Mercedes McQueen and once she discovers the truth - hell hath no fury.' The soap has a lot to celebrate with Channel 4 boss Ian Katz has revealed the ratings have surged 11 per cent since the show went down to three episodes a week. He said: 'Channel4's much loved soap, Hollyoaks, is having quite a year. 'While most soaps are in decline, its viewership for the year to date is up 11% thanks to the brilliant creative leadership Lime's Hannah Cheers and our own Louise Donald.' Later this year the Channel 4 soap will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a month-long celebration including a major stunt and a battle between two of the show's biggest villains - Jez Blake and Clare Devine. 6 Will Mercedes find out the truth of what happened to her son? Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell