Shaq Qureshi has left Hollyoaks, with Omar Malik’s final scenes in the show having now aired.
The popular character decided it was time to leave the eponymous village in the wake of Verity Hutchinson’s (Eva O’Hara) death, commenting that he’s haunted by her memory everywhere that he goes.
With Verity having booked a trip to France for them both prior to her demise, Shaq thought it only fitting to fulfil her wish and head off, taking Misbah Malik’s (Harvey Virdi) advice to start a new life there.
Monday’s (January 23) offering of the serial drama saw him receive a big send-off courtesy of his loved ones, before he had an emotional heart-to-heart with mum Misbah, who thanked him for coming back into her life.
Shaq, however, was adamant that it should be him thanking her for all that she’s done for them, with the two sharing a very special moment.
Imran (Ijaz Rana), meanwhile, received word of his brother’s impending departure, and decided to take a temporary leave of absence from the clinic in a bid to be there for his big bro’s farewell.
Shaq was taken aback when he spotted Imran, who assured his loved ones that he would return to the clinic tomorrow, but that he needed to be there to say goodbye to Shaq.
In emotional scenes, Shaq got in a taxi and left the village, as his nearest and dearest waved him off.
No, you’re crying.
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Shaq made his debut in March 2021, rocking up in the village after leaving his bride-to-be at the altar. He soon crossed paths with Verity, and the two ultimately had a one night stand which led to more, as they embarked on a romance.
His storylines, in addition to his relationship to Verity, saw him discover that Misbah was actually his mum, and he supported her during her ordeal with rapist Ali Shahzad (Raji James).
Hollyoaks continues Tuesday January 24 at 7pm on E4, or stream the next episode from midnight on Monday on All4.
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