Is Mercedes Mcqueen Leaving Hollyoaks? Does Mercedes Die in Hollyoaks?

In a recent Hollyoaks episode, Mercedes McQueen was devastated to learn she has just 12 months to live due to bowel cancer.

by V Gomala

Updated Sep 25, 2024

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Is Mercedes Mcqueen Leaving Hollyoaks? Does Mercedes Die in Hollyoaks?

Is Mercedes Mcqueen Leaving Hollyoaks?

In a recent Hollyoaks episode, viewers were emotional after Mercedes McQueen, played by Jennifer Metcalfe, was told she only has 12 months to live. After a time jump in the show, it was revealed that Mercedes had been fighting bowel cancer for the past year. She had surgery and chemotherapy, but doctors found another tumour on her liver.

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In the episode on Tuesday, September 24, Mercedes learned that the chemotherapy hadn’t worked. Without a special drug, which is hard to get, she has only about a year to live. You can watch the episode on Channel 4 online.

Does Mercedes Die in Hollyoaks?

No, in today’s Hollyoaks episode, Mercedes was told the heartbreaking news that her chemotherapy hadn’t worked. Without a special drug, which is hard to get, she only has about a year to live.

The episode ended with a powerful moment where Mercedes looked at herself in the mirror. She was in her underwear, without her wig, and had her stoma bag visible. She then listened to a CD her loved ones had made for her and danced, crying, as she tried to accept the frightening news.

Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes, spoke about filming this emotional scene. She said it felt like a mix of many emotions: beautiful, sad, draining, exciting, and upsetting.

In the scene, Mercedes first looks at herself in the mirror and gets emotional. Then, when she looks at her children, she finds some strength. She listens to the CD with messages from her friends, which makes her laugh. When the music starts, she dances freely. Jennifer said she wondered, "How am I going to do this?" but found a way to express all those emotions.

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Who Plays Mercedes in Hollyoaks?

Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe, born on October 15, 1983, is an English actress. She is best known for playing Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, a role she has had since 2006. She also appeared in the show's spin-off, Hollyoaks Later, from 2008 to 2020. In 2011, she was a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing on Ice and finished in tenth place.

Here’s a simple bio table for Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe:

Name Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe
Occupations Actress, Fitness Instructor
Age 41
Years Active 1998–present
Known For Role of Mercedes McQueen in Hollyoaks
Partner Greg Lake (2012–2020)
Children 1

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Where to Watch Hollyoaks? 

You can watch Hollyoaks for free on Channel 4's streaming service. New episodes come out every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7 AM. You can download the Channel 4 app on most devices or watch the episodes on the Channel 4 website.

Hollyoaks also airs on TV at 7 PM on E4 on the same days. But if you watch it on E4, be careful of spoilers because the episodes have already been available for 12 hours on streaming by then.

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