Hollyoaks star breaks silence as J's identity revealed in game-changing twist

The truth behind the real identity of mysterious 'J' has finally been revealed.

In recent Hollyoaks, Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) mentioned that Curtis Royle (Reuben Shepherd) and Lexi Roscoe (Marnie Fletcher) had invented an imaginary friend called 'J' and they had been posting letters in his bag to be able to talk to him.

However, in a game-changing twist, a mysterious scene showed a mystery figure penning a note signed from 'J' which read: "I am still trapped in the house – please come soon."

The handwriting matched the notes that Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) had previously discovered on Rex's desk, which left fans wondering if Ste was merely imagining things about his late husband James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) or if there a more ominous situation unfolding.

During Wednesday's (November 20) episode, which is now available to stream on Channel 4, all was revealed as Rex went to a house where the real writer behind the notes is living. Slamming the piece of paper on a coffee table, Rex said: "What have I told you about this, Jacob? You slipping little notes into my bag has caused me a lot of trouble."

Newcomer Jacob (Ethaniel Davy) replied: "I miss my friends Rex. I'm lonely here. I haven't stepped foot out of this place since I got here." A woman called Kat later entered the room saying: “Not again Jacob."

Rex went to open the front door to prove to Jacob that he's not locked in, saying: "You can leave, feel free. I'm not going to stop you but you know how much danger you are in outside these walls don't you."

Kat insisted: "Course he does. Don't you Jacob" before adding: "Look, I'm so grateful Rex for keeping us safe. We both are. Aren't we?" As Jacob nodded his head, Rex told the youngster: "Well I know you