21 January 2024 , 09:00
651
0
Hollyoaks fans are convinced someone deliberately ran over Joel Dexter amid a new twist on the E4 soap.
Joel was left fighting for his life in a recent episode, as the firefighter was struck down by a speeding truck at the scene of a crash. A huge car pile-up left many characters injured, with Ella Richardson killed off in a tragic twist.
Her half-brother Joel was left critically injured and in a coma after he walked into the path of a speeding truck. Amid fears he would not regain consciousness, his loved ones kept a vigil at his bedside as they reeled from the events of that week.
But some fans were left suspicious over Joel's accident, amid a new character with a possible link to him joining the show. Upcoming scenes show Abe Fielding make his debut as the new love interest of Joel's ex and "soulmate" Cleo McQueen.
Hollyoaks fans are convinced someone deliberately ran over Joel Dexter (Lime Pictures)Amid Cleo and Joel's partner Leela Lomax fighting it out, scenes will show Abe learning of Cleo's history with Joel amid their own possible romance. Fans believe that spoilers have teased there is something sinister about Abe, and that he may be obsessed with Cleo.
Hollyoaks star Owen Warner won't watch ex Lana on Love Island as it's 'weird'
This has led to some fans wondering whether Abe could have been the driver of the truck that hit Joel, and perhaps he tried to kill him. While it does seem that the truck was in fact a recovery vehicle helping out at the crash site, some viewers can't help but wonder if there is more to it.
Taking to social media, fans predicted Abe ran over Joel with one fan writing: "I think it might be the new guy who’s come back for Cleo," as another said: "I think it is Abe that ran over joel." It comes after fans spotted a major clue that newcomer Abe shared a link to Joel, following the news Joel's mother Marie was returning to the show.
Abe Fielding is sparking concern with viewers (Lime Pictures)Given Joel's mum is returning very soon and her name is, or at least was previously, Marie Fielding, does this mean Abe is related to her and Joel given he has the same surname? Viewers certainly think so, with one writing: "OH MY GOD GUYS HER LAST NAME IS FIELDING THATS ABE’S LAST NAME AKA CLEO’S NEW BOYFRIEND."
Another posted, ahead of Rita Simons joining the show as Marie: "Lord this means Abe and Joel are siblings… Cleo knows how to pick them." A third fan theorised: "are abe and joel siblings too? lord," as another wrote: "My thoughts exactly! Both Joel's mum and Abe share the same surname. It's gotta be hasn't it." Hollyoaks is yet to confirm the twist.
Hollyoaks is available to stream on Channel 4's streaming service now, while it also airs Mondays to Fridays on E4 at 7PM. * Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on , , , , and .