Next week on Hollyoaks, Cher unknowingly comes face to face with Silas.

Elsewhere, Ollie gets himself into a tricky situation, Edward continues his manipulation of Tony and Diane, and Theresa tries to lead Joel astray.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week's new episodes!

Monday, November 30 (Episode 5479)

Writer: Steve Hughes
Director: Dalkin Marsh

Worried the next secret is about Cher, Sylver turns to Felix to try to get the cash they need for the blackmailer - but Mercedes wants to know what he's up to.

Also: Cher and Romeo are about to make things official, Theresa tells Joel she'll help him get his mojo back, Ollie calls Juliet for drugs and Edward uses Kurt to get between Tony and Diane.

This episode airs Monday, November 30 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Thursday, November 26 at 7pm on E4

Tuesday, December 1 (Episode 5480)

Writer: Gareth Lemon
Director: Dalkin Marsh

Theresa is keen to get some fun back into Joel's life, but Cleo warns him to stay away from her.

Also: Ollie gets tempted by a stash of drugs when Victor and Juliet turn up, while Cher unwittingly comes face to face with Silas.

This episode airs Tuesday, December 1 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Monday, November 30 at 7pm on E4

Wednesday, December 2 (Episode 5481)

Writer: Alanna Hallum
Director: Dalkin Marsh

Mercedes goes into a tailspin when the blackmailer sends her a picture of Cher. A phone call from Silas shocks her to the core and leads to a devastating accident.

Also: Joel regrets what he's been up to with Theresa and Courtney hopes Imran and Brooke can cheer up Sid.

This episode airs Wednesday, December 2 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Tuesday, December 1 at 7pm on E4

Thursday, December 3 (Episode 5482)

Writer: James Coleman
Director: Dalkin Marsh

James learns the truth that Juliet is a drug dealer and develops a plan to get her away from Victor.

Also: Mercedes asks PC Kiss to help track down Silas and Diane gets jealous that Tony's moving on.

This episode airs Thursday, December 3 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Wednesday, December 2 at 7pm on E4