Why does riley die in hollyoaks

Digital Spy recently caught up with the actor for an exclusive chat about his future plans - and his reaction to Riley's shock departure. How are you feeling now that your time at Hollyoaks has come to an end? Riley had a failed wedding, he had a baby, another wedding, and he was involved in the late-night episodes too - so I think I've done alright and there's been plenty going on!

The fact that he couldn't make up his mind between Mitzeee and Mercedes was probably always going to be his downfall in the end. It's been a bit hectic, so sometime soon I'd like to maybe have a bit of a lie-in, and go and sit on a beach for a couple of weeks!

How long has Riley's exit been in the pipeline for, and when did you finish filming? I knew I was leaving quite a while ago now, so then it was a case of waiting to see what my leaving story would be. We decided in early summer that I was going, and then we ended up having a chat in July or August time when they said they'd had an idea of Riley being killed.

Is there a part of you that wishes the door had been left open? But at the same time, sometimes it's nice to make sure the door is completely shut before you go, because it kind of takes that option away from you. It also means that you're getting a good exit and getting the chance to test yourself a little bit before you go. Was it difficult to keep such a big plot twist to yourself?

I hope people were still surprised by the exit storyline! What can you tell us about your final day on set? It was good, though, plus I think we managed to finish early that day which wasn't bad!

I'd kind of been slowing down, because there were only a couple of scripts left to shoot. I think by that point I was well-prepared for the fact that I was going. As he walked towards Mitzeee in the village, he was shot when a gun being fought over by Brendan Brady and Simon Walker was accidentally fired.

This storyline allowed viewers to see a different side to Mercedes McQueen, a character who had always been used to getting her own way. Hey Sam. Hope all is well with everyone and Kraig is getting some enjoyment from the PS5. I just had a question about Friday Favourites. I know this week is ep. But when is the earliest we will know details about future installments, and what webpage should I be keeping an eye on for updates?

Remembering…Riley, Mitzeee and Mercedes. Mitzeee became so paranoid about her safety that she threatened Lynsey and Mercedes with a knife when they called round to see her… Mitzeee realised that Mercedes was her stalker and a fight broke out between the pair.

Find out everything Creepy pensioner Silas Blissett is one of the most iconic villains in Hollyoaks history, and went on to brutally murder a string of women in the village - including his own daughter. And now he is back on our screens to get his revenge on the McQueen family , having blackmailed them for weeks. But who exactly did Silas kill and what happened to him? The character ended up murdering six women - including his wife Joan Blissett who he pushed down a flight of stairs and strangled prior to his arrival in Chester.

His killing spree began with India Longford Beth Kingston after he contacted her sister Texas on an internet dating website under the secret identity of a man called Cameron.