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Hollyoaks star Rob Norbury has revealed that his character Riley Costello does not rule out a reunion with ex-fiancée Mercedes McQueen when he returns to the village.
Riley has been away in Leeds since New Year's Eve, when he left Chester for a fresh start with his baby son Bobby and brother Seth.
However, Riley makes a comeback later this month after Mercy's sister Jacqui (Claire Cooper) gets in touch with him, revealing how much his ex has been struggling in his absence.
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Mercy (Jennifer Metcalfe) is delighted by Riley's return and later begs him to take her back, wanting him to forgive her affair with his dad Carl.
Norbury told All About Soap of Riley's reaction: "It's tough - this is someone he gave up his life for and wanted to marry. He's fathered a child with her, but things have changed. He's definitely got a lot of thinking to do.
"It's a big ask - he could maybe forgive, but he'll never forget. He's doing okay on his own, he's come back stronger, but he isn't totally against getting back with Mercedes. He just wonders if he's actually considering it for the right reasons."
Discussing how Riley has changed, the actor said: "Taking care of a baby on his own isn't easy, but it's been rewarding. It's made him grow up a bit and helped take his mind off things. It's probably a blessing in disguise."
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with a first look screening at 7pm on E4.
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Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper has confirmed that the McQueen clan will be at "breaking point" in upcoming episodes of the soap.
The family have turbulent times ahead over the next few weeks as Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) lets her life spiral out of control, with devastating consequences for her loved ones.
Seeing how much Mercedes is missing her ex-fiancé Riley Costello (Rob Norbury) and their baby son Bobby, Cooper's character Jacqui decides to make contact with the footballer.
However, while Jacqui is away visiting Riley, Mercedes hits a new low by trying to kiss her sister's husband Rhys (Andrew Moss).
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Cooper told Soaplife: "Jacqui knows something has to be done, and she's going to try and get Bobby back. She asks Rhys to keep Mercy company while she's gone."
Discussing the kiss, she continued: "Rhys tells Jacqui himself. He was horrified it happened. Jacqui goes round to the McQueens' house and has a massive argument with Mercy. She goes through all the things Mercy's done wrong in the past. In fact, all the McQueens join in - even Carmel.
"Mercy [then] reveals a dreadful secret. I can't say what it is. The McQueens are at breaking point, but this revelation brings the family back together."
Cooper added that viewers should not rule out a reunion for Mercedes and Riley.
She said: "There could be a second chance there for her and him."
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with a first look screening at 7pm on E4.
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Hollyoaks star Rob Norbury has said that there is "unfinished business" between his character Riley Costello and glamour girl Mitzeee Minniver.
Riley returns to the village next week after Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper) makes contact with him and reveals how much his ex-fiancée Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) has been struggling in his absence.
Norbury told TV Times that Riley is sceptical when Mercedes later asks him for another chance, but decides to stay in the area for longer than planned due to Mitzeee (Rachel Shenton).
"[Mercedes is] trying to prove that she can be the perfect girl, but too much has gone on for Riley to buy into that," Norbury explained. "He wants to tie up some loose ends in Hollyoaks, then head off."
He added: "Riley prolongs his stay because of his closeness to Mitzeee. There's a bit of unfinished business there."
Norbury also revealed that Jacqui is equally suspicious of Mercedes's intentions when the feisty McQueen claims to want a happy family life.
"Jacqui is worried that Mercedes just wants Riley, rather than the baby," he said.
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with a first look screening at 7pm on E4.
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Riley is a thick idiot with Mercedes
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Mercedes McQueen
Is she ever going to get her comeuppance, she gets away with everything
Her shelf life in Hollyoaks is well well past it's sell by date, kill her off once and for all :angry:
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Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has reportedly signed a new contract keeping her on the soap for at least another year.
Bosses were apparently determined to keep the 29-year-old who plays Mercedes McQueen.
Metcalfe has also been promised that her character will be involved in some 'explosive' storylines.
A Hollyoaks insider said to the Daily Star: "Mercedes has some great plotlines coming."
Metcalfe joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2006. Mercedes will be involved in a public catfight with sister Carmel later this week when they clash over Chez Chez.
Other recent storylines have seen her involved in a dangerous money-making scheme with Clare Devine.
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
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lizann
is she dead?
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Damn! He can't be a very good doctor, that's two women he thought he had killed and hadn't. Maybe he should stop next time and check for a pulse!
