Yahoo News Hollyoaks star on Peri's long-term future after Abe plot
Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Note: This article contains discussion of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Hollyoaks star Ruby O'Donnell has revealed what the future holds for her character Peri Lomax following Abe Fielding's shocking abuse.
Last month, Cleo escaped former partner Abe's clutches and crashed his wedding day to Peri, but Marie accidentally hit her with her car and she has remained in a coma ever since.
It was also recently revealed that Abe raped Peri’s mum Leela at a party during the show’s missing year, though she isn’t aware that Abe is the culprit.
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In scenes that aired this week, Peri became suspicious of Abe when she found a pillowcase in his cupboard that matched the material of Cleo’s makeshift wedding dress.
She investigates further next week and confronts Abe about what she has found, but the situation escalates and Abe hits her. O’Donnell also recently confirmed that Peri will be raped by Abe while she is unconscious.
Speaking to Inside Soap, O'Donnell addressed Peri's long-term future and how she will fare mentally after the harrowing ordeal.
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"She's bounced back from so much trauma: grief, death, homelessness," she said. "This is something that she's never been through before but it won't shape her as a human - she absolutely can get back to normal and come back stronger. I hope she learns from her mistakes and doesn't let them define her."
As for how Peri reacts when she finally discovers Abe's true colours, the actor shared: "The audience are well aware of what a manipulating abuser Abe is, and have been asking why Peri would get together with him in the first place,
"To Peri he was this amazing, lovely guy who could do nothing wrong, but when the truth starts coming out, we're reminded of how strong Peri is - and that she actually doesn't take any nonsense from anybody."
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.
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, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, which works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on its website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
Organisations including Refuge and Women's Aid can provide further support and information. The 24-hour, freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247.
The US National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text LOVEIS to 22522.
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