Yahoo News Hollyoaks' Felix Westwood tells Sharon Bailey the truth
Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Hollyoaks' Felix Westwood opened up about his injuries to Sharon Bailey in Wednesday's (August 2) first-look episode.
Felix has been struggling since DeMarcus left, and has become immersed in the world of illegal boxing in order to channel his frustrations. His injuries have been noticed by multiple people, but he's been trying to hide it from people — including his other half Mercedes McQueen.
The couple were supposed to enjoy a date night, but when he didn't show, Mercedes turned up to his and demanded Sharon tell her where he was. Sharon had no idea, while viewers saw that he was tending to his latest injuries at the garage.
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Just as her date with Warren (who was flirting with her in a French accent) was starting, Sharon got a text from Felix asking her to come to the garage urgently, and she made her excuses and left.
At the garage, Sharon pressed Felix for the truth. While he confirmed it wasn't Warren's doing, he was hesitant to tell her the truth. But after threatening to not help him with his injuries, which would force him to go to A&E and have half the village see him, Felix relented.
"Illegal fights? Do you have any idea how dangerous that is?" a shocked Sharon said upon learning the truth, but Felix was quick to make her promise she wouldn't tell anyone else. Will she do what he asks?
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Felix actor Richard Blackwood exclusively told Digital Spy that his character is "dealing with a mental illness" and the storyline is going to go to some really dark places as it continues.
He shared: "I am most proud of some of the scenes you are yet to see."
Richard is up for the Best Actor prize at the Inside Soap Awards and you can watch our full behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot at the top of the page.
To see the full exclusive pictures and interviews with the Hollyoaks cast, pick up the latest copy of Inside Soap magazine, on sale now.
To cast your vote in the 2023 Inside Soap Awards, visit www.insidesoap.co.uk.
Hollyoaks streams first online via Channel 4, with new episodes dropping each weekday morning. The show airs Mondays to Fridays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, and at 7pm on E4.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
Read more Hollyoaks spoilers on our dedicated homepage
If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, organisations who can offer support include the NHS, Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393. Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov.
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