Hollyoaks teases JJ Osborne's downfall

The following article references sibling sexual abuse.

Hollyoaks spoilers follow.

Hollyoaks has teased JJ Osborne’s downfall following Frankie revealing all about his abuse.

In upcoming scenes, Frankie will confide in father Darren Osborne that JJ has been sexually abusing her since childhood.

Next week, Darren is staggered by the revelation but promises Frankie he will do everything he can to support her. However, Frankie asks her dad not to tell anyone about the abuse.

Darren makes the desperate decision to get JJ away from Frankie by taking him in. An oblivious JJ boasts about his football prospects, but before long, his evil deeds come to light.

While spending some time with Frankie, Darren learns why she is reluctant to speak with police. The teenager also explains why she mistakenly thought her grandfather Jack would attack her earlier this year.

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Darren eventually meets up with Nancy and Morgan in the park, yet he doesn't want to break Frankie's confidence by revealing what she'd told him.

Nancy is heartbroken as Darren announces he has to focus solely on the trial so he won't be able to see her again until the legal situation is resolved.

Frankie will ultimately choose to open up to her mum Suzanne, revealing to her that JJ started abusing her when they were 9 years old.

After reading portions of her diary to Suzanne, Frankie begs her mother to accept the truth about her abusive brother.

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These scenes will air next week.

Hollyoaks streams first online via Channel 4 each weekday at 7.30pm. Episodes then air on E4 the following day, before getting their YouTube premiere a week after that.

Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.

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Hollyoaks has been working on Frankie's story with guidance from SARSAS, which provides specialist services and resources for those who have experienced any form of sexual violence.

More information is available from Rape Crisis England and Wales, who work towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on their 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.

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