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Charlotte Tutton

Does Joel die on Hollyoaks? Character feared dead as killer Breda attacks him

Joel Dexter is feared dead on Hollyoaks, with fans tipping he will die after being attacked in the latest episode.

During Friday's E4 ep, serial killer Breda McQueen appeared to claim her next victim in a brutal attack.

It was recently teased priest Joel, played by actor Rory Douglas-Speed, would be next on her list - with Breda having already murdered eight people.

From Harry Thompson, to Louis Loveday and Russ Owen, Breda has taken aim at the bad dads of the village, and is yet to be detected.

Hollyoaks' Joel Dexter is feared dead after being attacked by Breda (E4)

In shocking events on Friday's episode, it was heavily hinted she's secured one more victim.

After learning of his secret romance with her daughter Goldie McQueen, Breda wanted revenge.

Goldie had told her mum they had split up, amid his faith and loyalty to the church.

Breda attacked Joel with a Bible (E4)

But as they continued their fling, Breda found out as she walked into the house where Joel was sleeping alone.

Goldie was at the pub with Jack, when they suddenly discovered a body in the river much to their horror.

Ahead of the identity of the body being revealed, there could be another victim as Joel soon faced the wrath of Breda.

Joel tried to reason with Breda before the attack (E4)

He hid in the house to remain undetected, but after a confrontation suddenly Breda pounced and whacked him over the head with a Bible.

Joel was left injured as Breda prepared to continue her mission, unaware of the chaos unfolding in the village.

But will Joel die, or is there another victim on the way?

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6:30pm on Channel 4, with an extra episode at 7pm on E4.

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