August 22nd 2024.
Hollyoaks fans were quick to catch onto a mistake that happened during the latest episode of the Channel 4 soap. Viewers were left feeling frustrated and angry after a major blunder surrounding a premature birth was revealed. In the episode, Zoe Anderson unexpectedly went into labor and gave birth. However, she mentioned that she wasn't due for another three months, which left many fans confused.
But here's the thing, that wasn't true. Let's take a quick trip down memory lane to refresh our memories. In May of this year, Zoe reunited with her former lover, Hunter McQueen, at the village Pride event. But things took a surprising turn when she ended up sleeping with Hunter's twin brother, Prince. As expected, the two were filled with guilt over what they did. Fast forward to June, Zoe discovered she was pregnant and confirmed that Prince was the father, not Hunter.
Now, let's do some simple math here. If the baby was conceived in May, that means Zoe wasn't due to give birth until around February next year. It's basic birds and bees knowledge, guys, come on. However, for those who watched the birth scene this week, it didn't take long for them to realize that the baby arrived six months early, not three.
Fans took to social media to express their confusion and frustration. One viewer wrote, "I haven't watched Oaks regularly, but there's no way Zoe is that far along already! #Hollyoaks". Another pointed out, "Zoe is 6 months premature, not 3. For God's sake, this show. #Hollyoaks".
The mistake was also a hot topic on Reddit. One fan pointed out the timeline, saying, "So Zoe gave birth tonight, but she and Prince slept together at the beginning of May. No one gives birth after 3 months into pregnancy, they miscarry by that stage." Another user acknowledged that the show might have played around with the timeline to make the dramatic event of a premature birth happen on screen.
It's important to note that the Channel 4 soap is adopting a new scheduling pattern after research showed that this is the optimum number of episodes for audiences. This means that fans might see less of their favorite show, and to make things worse, some major cast members will be exiting to accommodate the changes.
The new schedule will kick off with a stunt week on Monday, September 9, and the following week will see the show skip forward a year. This makes it very possible that Zoe's pregnancy storyline was rushed to fit in with the new structure. However, even if this is the case, the show still aired scenes that showed a baby surviving a six-month premature birth, which is not medically accurate.
This mistake comes just days after another controversial moment in the show, where Sienna found out that Jeremy is her father, not Patrick. It seems like Hollyoaks is going through a rough patch when it comes to staying true to their storylines. Let's hope they can get things back on track soon.
But, hey, let's not let this ruin our excitement for the new era of Hollyoaks. The show will be back with a bang, starting with a stunt week, and will skip forward a year in the following week. So make sure to tune in and see what's in store for our favorite characters. And if you want to stay updated on all the latest gossip and spoilers from other soaps like EastEnders, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale, join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community of 10,000 fans. Simply click on the link and select "Join Chat" to be a part of the conversation. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss out on any updates.
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