Next week on Hollyoaks, Peri and Prince team up to catch out Rayne - but will Romeo believe them?

Elsewhere, James goes head to head with the McQueens, John Paul refuses to go to the police about his attack and Joel buries his head in the sand.

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

Monday, July 24 (Episode 6161)

Writer: Steve Hughes
Director: Kodjo Tsakpo

When she hears that Bobby has been beaten up at the children's home, Mercedes turns to James for help but he refuses after what Bobby did to Verity. Later, Lacey offers to assist Mercedes on the condition that James doesn't find out.

As John Paul agonises over whether to go to the police about his attack, he decides to visit Freya and admits he would feel hypocritical after he escaped justice for the crash. She reminds him that the crash was unintended on his part but the thugs knew what they were doing.

Elsewhere, Yazz and Tom agree to work through their rough patch, while Romeo doubts which of Rayne's posts are for real or just for content.

This episode airs Monday, July 24 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Friday, July 25 at 7pm on E4

Tuesday, July 25 (Episode 6162)

Writer: Heather Robson
Director: Kodjo Tsakpo

James finds out that Lacey has been helping Mercedes get Bobby moved to a new children's home and hits the roof. As Goldie and James have a slanging match, they don't notice Bronzer go missing...

Meanwhile, Tom tells Yazz that he will stop pressing her on adoption - and Rayne is left red-faced when Prince discovers that she's bought followers.

This episode airs Tuesday, July 15 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Monday, July 24 at 7pm on E4

Wednesday, July 26 (Episode 6163)

Writer: Daniel Moulson
Director: Kodjo Tsakpo

Prince admits his concerns to Peri about Rayne's weird behaviour, while Romeo comforts Rayne on the anniversary of her ex Brent's death.

Meanwhile, James opens up to Ste about his grief over Juliet, John Paul is still refusing to go to the police and Tom embarrasses Yazz over her step-parenting of Steph.

This episode airs Wednesday, July 26 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm on E4

Thursday, July 27 (Episode 6164)

Writer: Rebecca Ramsden
Director: Kodjo Tsakpo

After Joel makes it through to the next stage of the Fire Brigade course, Leela reveals that she is going back into the service too and will help him. When the fire extinguishers don't work at a demo, Leela puts the blame squarely on Lucas and Dillon.

Also: Prince tries to tell Romeo about Rayne's lies but he's not having it, while Ste questions James for his involvement in Rafe's property portfolio.

This episode airs Thursday, July 27 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Wednesday, July 26 at 7pm on E4

Friday, July 28 (Episode 6165)

Writer: Jane Wainwright
Director: Kodjo Tsakpo

As everyone arrives back from a late-night party, they find a teary-eyed Rayne, who accuses Prince of trying it on with her. Prince can't remember what happened and Romeo responds by kicking him out.

Sharon urges Joel to stop burying his head in the sand over his recent diagnosis.

Also: Donna-Marie suffers a relapse, while Scott matchmakes between Maxine and Beau.

This episode airs Friday, July 28 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Thursday, July 27 at 7pm on E4