Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle)

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Hollyoaks star Jeff Rawle has revealed his reasons for returning to the soap, explaining that he felt his evil character's story was not over.

The actor recently reprised his role as Silas Blissett, who bowed out from the show last November when he was finally exposed as the village's serial killer.

Rawle told All About Soap: "There was still more to explore, but I became unavailable due to other work commitments. There were always unanswered questions, so it seemed like a good idea to return for this storyline. I hope the fans will be pleased to see him back."

Asked whether this will be Silas's final appearance, he replied: "Probably, but who knows? There's a big question mark hanging over what happens to him. The writers might want to investigate that. I'd be happy to pop back for [another] return as Silas in the future, so I'll keep you posted!"

As previously reported, Silas's return comes as Texas Longford (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) visits him to get answers over the recent murder of Lynsey Nolan.

Silas then returns to his old tricks by playing mind games, warning that another woman will be killed and that Will Savage (James Atherton) could be responsible.

Rawle continued: "He uses that as another bait. Silas knows that Texas and Will are close, so he points the finger of suspicion his way. It isn't just Will, though - Silas is out to put quite a few people in the frame, no-one is safe.

"You can never be sure what's going through Silas's mind. People who are watching will have to decide for themselves what's the truth and what's utter poppycock!"

Hollyoaks fans will also see Silas escape from the psychiatric hospital as the storyline continues.

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Will knows Silas what?????

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The exciting soap news just keeps coming this week, with Hollyoaks bringing back one of its best ever villains.

Evil serial killer Silas Blissett has made a shock return to the Channel 4 show, leaving fans gobsmacked when he reappeared unexpectedly in Tuesday night's E4 first look episode (January 19).

In scenes which were kept tightly under wraps before transmission, Silas paid a visit to Trevor Royle (Greg Wood) in prison to seek answers over the recent Gloved Hand Killer deaths at Dee Valley Hospital.

Still morbidly interested in shock murders, it turned out that sinister Silas had been exchanging letters with Trevor, under the guise of a writer who was curious about his case.

Silas was using the name "Mister E Mann" - or as it reads when you look closely enough, Mystery Man. Yep, still as cunning as ever, then!

When Silas came face-to-face with Trevor, though, he was bitterly disappointed to find that he'd been wasting his time as the troubled nightclub boss is innocent.

No closer to getting the details that he craves, Silas could now be forced to return to the Hollyoaks village itself for more answers. Will the local residents be forced to invest in new locks? (Not that locked doors ever stopped him before!)

One of the most dangerous characters to ever haunt Hollyoaks, Silas was last seen in summer 2012 when he escaped from a psychiatric unit and went on the run.

His original stint ran from December 2010 to November 2011, when he claimed the lives of India Longford, Rebecca Massey, Rae Wilson and his own daughter Heidi Costello.

Jeff Rawle, who plays Silas, shot his return scene during some top-secret weekend filming recently. Hollyoaks bosses were keen to keep his comeback as quiet as possible in the build-up to tonight's episode.

Insiders are also keeping very tight-lipped over the future of Silas's storyline and when we'll see him again, but surely it's only a matter of time before he crosses paths with former target Mercedes and Gloved Hand Killer Lindsey?

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Hollyoaks supervillain Silas Blissett will challenge his old enemy Mercedes McQueen to a terrifying game of chess later this month.

Ever since Silas (Jeff Rawle) returned to the village, fans have been on tenterhooks to see him come face-to-face with Mercedes - more than four years after he held her captive in a vault when she was heavily pregnant.

These new scary pictures show the moment that Silas finally gets his chance to confront 'the one that got away' - forcing Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) to prove her worth by playing his favourite game.

Mercedes is petrified when Silas arrives at the Roscoe house and drags her into his sinister schemes.

As they're playing chess, the sly schemer spots a necklace around Mercedes's neck and she reluctantly tells him about the tragic stillbirth of baby Gabriel. Will Silas show any mercy?

A Hollyoaks insider told Digital Spy: "Mercedes was shaken for months after her last encounter with Silas and it sent her completely off the rails.

"Four years on, they're going head-to-head once again - but is Mercedes lucky enough to escape him for a second time?"

Hollyoaks airs these scenes on Wednesday, May 18 at 6.30pm on Channel 4.

Digital Spy

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some rumour talk he is coming back as a suspect in amy's murder

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he is back after mercedes again

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back for big stunt on the kill again