Frankie’s horror in Hollyoaks as major character is rushed to hospital

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 12, 2026 11:59pm Updated October 12, 2026 11:59pm Frankie is left in utter shock (Picture: Lime Pictures) Frankie Osborne’s (Isabelle Smith) first day on work experience proves stressful in Hollyoaks as a close friend is rushed to hospital while she’s on duty. The much-loved character, who currently works at Price Slice, was left with food for thought earlier this month after she came to the rescue of Leah Barnes (Charlotte Alex Riley), who took a tumble down the steps. Her caring nature and spot on advice left those around her impressed, with Nancy Osborne (Jessica Fox) suggesting that she potentially look into a career in nursing while her dance dreams are on hold. Frankie had been intending on travelling the world with boyfriend Caleb Keane (Lewis Walton) but their plans were scuppered due to Jonah (Matthew Wolfenden), who has secretly been drugging his son to stop him from departing. Nancy’s suggestion took Frankie aback as she wondered if she was ‘good enough’, but the Hollyoaks High head teacher was quick to dispel any doubts, reminding Frankie just how brilliant she is. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Frankie takes her advice and her work experience at Dee Valley hospital commences next week. And in typical Hollyoaks fashion, her first day is incredibly eventful. The morning gets off to an emotional and distressing start when a friend is rushed to hospital. The question is: just who is it? And what’s more, what has happened to said friend that has resulted in them needing medical attention? Frankie has quite the first day on work experience (Picture: Lime Pictures) We’ll just have to wait and see but as she gets on with her duties, Frankie finds Kathleen-Angel McQueen (Naledi Rapotu) at the hospital. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Suspecting she might be there for a pregnancy test, Frankie encourages her to go to the appointment. But will Kathleen-Angel take her advice? Not exactly, as she talks to AI instead, dodging the appointment. Will Frankie be able to help? Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in Most of us aren't getting enough fibre – this easy supplement could change that My honest review of the new UKLash Lash Lift Gel Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather Dyson fans are swapping to this Hoover vacuum-mop that washes floors as it cleans Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.