Hollyoaks star Jonny Labey breaks silence on Rex death as he confirms exit

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published July 20, 2026 4:00pm Updated July 20, 2026 4:19pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hollyoaks star Jonny Labey has spoken out in the wake of Rex Gallagher’s demise, thanking fans for all the support he’s received in the two years he was on the show. Rex, as viewers know, was shot by an unknown assailant last week while at the garage. The moment in question came as a huge shock to fans, who had not been expecting itat all. ‘What’s this?’, asked a confused Rex as he spotted someone lurking in the shadows, just hours after he arrived at the garage for a late-night call out. The realisation that his time was running out dawned on him in tragic scenes as the mystery person prepared to pull the trigger. ‘No!’, he screamed – but it was too late. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Hollyoaks confirmed his demise in scenes on Monday (July 20), with Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) stumbling upon Rex’s body at the garage. Rex met a tragic end this week (Picture: LIME PICTURES) Donny Clark (Louis Emerick) was soon on the scene to investigate and he was forced to break the news to Rex’s husband Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson), who raced to the garage to find Leela Dexter (Kirsty-Leigh Porter), who confirmed that the body in question was Rex’s. Jonny Labey has now spoken out in the wake of the scenes dropping on Channel 4 streaming, confirming the end of the road for his village alter-ego. ‘Hello Hollyoaks fans, if you’re watching this you’re probably six weeks ahead, it’s no longer 33 degrees and you’ve just found out that Rex has unfortunately died.’ The actor recounted many a memorable moment on the show, recalling Rex’s dancing sequence, plus sharing the screen with Grace Black star Tamara Wall for the powerful scenes in which Grace revealed she was Rex’s mum. Rex’s time in the village has come to an end (Picture: Lime Pictures) Jonny thanked the fans for their support (Picture: Lime Pictures) Jonny also branded co-star Kieron Richardson a ‘true legend’ as he recalled all of the scenes Rex shared with Ste, before delivering a final goodbye message for the fans of the show. ‘Thank you for watching’, he said. ‘Thank you for loving Rex as much as you have. Thank you for all your comments and all your support. ‘And for all of your rooting for him because he started off as a bit of… he had some questionable things about him! So thank you for seeing this beautifully complex, troubled but all in all loveable character that I’m going to miss so, so, so much!’. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: Hollyoaks confirms who helps Mercedes destroy Jenson – and it’s unexpected The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.