May 27th 2024.
Leela and Joel were filled with heartache and sorrow as they received the devastating news that their baby had passed away. This week's episode of Hollyoaks, now available to watch on Channel 4's streaming platform, showed the couple's emotional journey as they come to terms with their tragic loss.
Leela, who had just married her husband Joel a few hours prior, was in shock when the obstetrician informed her that her unborn baby had died. In the midst of their celebration, Leela had realized that she had not felt her baby move for over five hours and rushed to the hospital. Her fears were confirmed when the midwife and later the obstetrician were unable to find a heartbeat.
The first look episode on Monday was a rollercoaster of emotions as Leela struggled to process the news. The midwife urged her to reach out to her loved ones for support, as she shouldn't have to face this alone. However, Joel was sleeping on the sofa and missed her call, and Peri was also asleep. Even Ste, who was enjoying a night out with husband James, didn't hear his phone.
Cleo, who was in the middle of a heated altercation with her abuser Abe, was eventually contacted and Abe answered the call on her behalf. Putting their differences aside, Cleo and Abe raced to Oakdale Drive to inform Joel that Leela was in the hospital and he needed to see her immediately.
Leela was devastated by the loss of her baby while Joel struggled to come to terms with the fact that their son was gone. The scenes were heart-wrenching, with outstanding performances from Kirsty-Leigh and Rory, who play Joel and Leela. As they were informed that labor would need to be induced, they returned home and waited for the process to begin.
This storyline is close to Kirsty-Leigh's heart as it reflects her own experience with baby loss. In 2018, the actress lost her first daughter Penny-Leigh when she was 29 weeks pregnant. In an interview with OK! Magazine, Kirsty-Leigh shared that losing her baby was a devastating experience and it will always be a part of her. She found solace in writing and was able to express her emotions through her writing.
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