Imran delivers shocking confession in Hollyoaks which blows up wedding to Leah

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published August 13, 2026 11:59pm Imran arrives at the altar – with a big shock set to follow (Picture: Lime Pictures) Imran Maalik (ijaz Rana) makes it to the altar in Hollyoaks next week ahead of his wedding to Leah Barnes (Charlotte Alex Riley) but he brings him with a serious confession that looks set to blow the big day apart. The groom-to-be is blissfully unaware in scenes on screen that fiancée Leah is cheating on him with Prince McQueen (Malique Thompson-Dwyer). Imran, however, also has a secret of his own, given that there was someone else he was in love with prior to Leah – and that person appears to be his one true love. He’s been keeping a lid on such a thing ahead of his nuptials, convinced that Leah is the girl of his dreams and thus in upcoming scenes the couple prepare for their big day. On the night before the ceremony, Donny Clark (Louis Emerick) surprises Imran with a coasteering adventure for his stag do – and he captures the events on film. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence), meanwhile, is doing bride-to-be Leah’s nails – but her mood shifts when her bridesmaid dress arrives. Leah is concerned and tracks down Prince, who is in a relationship with Vicky, urging him to look after her. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Later, she discovers that Imran has deleted the confession he recorded a number of weeks ago, which leaves her wondering what exactly it is that he confessed to. In a bid to find out, she confronts Imran, who reveals that there was another woman he wanted to marry before they got together. Imran shows up for the wedding (Picture: Lime Pictures) The following day, Imran proves a no show at his own wedding, with Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) stepping in to comfort Leah. However, Imran does subsequently arrive, revealing that he got delayed because he was on the phone to sister Yazz. Ready to get wed, the bride and groom are at the altar. Leah delivers emotional and touching vows, incorporating Imran’s faith into them. How will Leah react to Imran’s bombshell? (Picture: Lime Pictures) Imran subsequently speaks – and he’s got a big confession to make. The question is: just what does he reveal? In subsequent scenes, there are confrontations aplenty and secrets lie out in the open – but just what has happened? Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you 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. The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.