Alex Fletcher has hinted her ‘Hollyoaks’ character could be Breda McQueen’s next victim.
The 43-year-old star admits serial killer Breda – played by Moya Brady – may set her sights on her alter-ego Diane Hutchinson if she lets her son Finn O’Connor (Keith Rice) back into the family home when he is released from prison, where he has been serving a sentence for raping John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).
She said: "The storyline is so out there! I’ve done loads of stuff with Moya, who plays Breda, and she’s so petite and lovely.
"Breda is not only Diane’s nanny, but she’s also been a bit of an emotional crutch for her, as she actually confides in Breda about the Finn situation. What if Diane is next on her list … "
Breda has already bumped off Diane’s husband Tony Hutchinson’s (Nick Pickard) son Harry Thompson (Parry Glasspool), Russ Owen (Stuart Manning) and Louis Loveday (Karl Collins) among her eight victims, and Alex is hoping she continues to only target guys.
She added: "I think Breda’s got a bit of a thing for the boys though, so she might be alright."
While growing close to her son Finn – who also previously attempted to rape Nancy Osborne (Jess Fox) – may get her killed, if that doesn’t happen it could lead to the end of her marriage because Tony wants nothing to do with him.
Alex said: "Tony basically says that if Diane were to have anything to do with Finn then that’s it, they’re done. She really is in a pickle.
"It’s a dilemma for Diane, because it’s her son and I think she’s clinging on to the fact that he’s redeemed himself, he’s sorry for what he’s done and realises the impact of his actions.
"I think that’s why she can move forward with it, because she’s questioned him inside and out and he’s pulled on her heart strings."
Hollyoaks’ Alex Fletcher hints Diane could be Breda’s next victim
