Trigger warning: This article contains discussion of eating disorders. Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Friday’s (June 14) episode that is now available to view on Channel 4 streaming. The episode in question will air on E4 on Friday June 17 at 7pm.
Abe Fielding (Tyler Conti) sunk to a devastating new low , using Cleo McQueen ’s ( Nadine Mulkerrin ) eating disorder in a bid to control her as he ensured that she got seriously drunk, before encouraging her to be sick. The abuser, whose behaviour has left viewers incredibly disturbed, turned violent last month after Leela and Joel Dexter’s ( Kirsty-Leigh Porter and Rory Douglas-Speed ) wedding, as he attacked Cleo with a bouquet of flowers. Cleo called out his vile behaviour at the time but Abe, ever the manipulator, was swift in turning the tables and playing the victim, manipulating Cleo into giving him another shot.
Friday’s streaming offering of the show saw Cleo overwhelmed with joy as she landed a promotion at work. Abe, however, made little effort to congratulate her, instead voicing his concern over how little time they’ll spend together. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser that supports HTML5video What’s more, he was frustrated when Cleo revealed her desire to celebrate with colleagues including Peri Lomax (Ruby O’Donnell) as she had previously planned to spend the day with him.
Cleo was horrified as he gripped her arm, prompting her to pull away. Abe attempted t.
