Tragic end ‘confirmed’ for Cindy and Imran as horror event rocks Hollyoaks

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 26, 2026 11:59pm Updated October 26, 2026 11:59pm Cindy has come explaining to do (Picture: Lime Pictures) An unexpected event is set to send shockwaves through Hollyoaks next week, with Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring) questioned by the police in the aftermath of what transpires. The much-loved character, who staged a historic return to the eponymous village earlier in the year, was revealed last week to have had a secret romance with Imran Maalik (Ijaz Rana) while in LA. But the secret passion wasn’t even the biggest part of the unexpected storyline, with a flashback episode filling in the blanks, confirming that Imran was the one behind Ste Hay’s (Kieron Richardson) kidnap. Ste went missing in August when he vanished in a shopping centre. Months earlier, while bonding in LA, Cindy and Imran speculated about the possibility of taking revenge on Ste, who turned their lives upside down at one stage or another. Cindy didn’t actually think he’d go through with it but ruthless Imran did just that, having Ste kidnapped and held against his will. Cindy was appalled and urged him to call it off but Imran refused, dragging Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) into the situation too. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Word of Imran and Cindy’s secret romance has leaked out to various village residents, including Leah Barnes (Charlotte Alex Riley), who was hopeful that she and Imran could give things another go. Next week, she remains hopeful but fears soon start to set in as she wonders if Imran is still ultimately in love with Cindy. Cindy is questioned by the police (Picture: Lime Pictures) Lucas seeks out Donny to tell all about Imran (Picture: Lime Pictures) Little does she know, however, what he’s really hiding. Later in the week, an unexpected event sends shockwaves through the village. Lucas, meanwhile, rushes to the police station to tell Donny Clark (Louis Emerick) the truth about Imran. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Will he believe him? Is time running out for Imran? (Picture: Lime Pictures) As things reach a dramatic peak, Cindy finds Imran and pleads with him to come clean. But will Imran do so? And either way, is this tale set to have a tragic end? You’ll just have to wait and see but soon after Cindy is being questioned by the police in regards to recent events. But just what has happened? Deals of the Day See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in 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 stars unpack major Cindy and Imran twists as Stephanie Waring’s jaw ‘dropped to the floor’ Arrow MORE: Hollyoaks confirms more twists that will floor you in flashback shock as spoilers reveal what’s next Arrow MORE: Hollyoaks to Hollywood: Imran’s secret lover confirmed in LA special The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.