Hollyoaks Viewers Outraged by the Disappointing and Predictable Reveal of Rayne’s Killer: “That was Such an Underwhelming Ending!”

Hollyoaks viewers were left less than impressed when the identity of Rayne Royce’s killer was finally revealed on Friday.

The social media influencer, played by Jemma Donovan, was murdered during a lavish pool party in September, leaving numerous suspects in the frame.

But in the latest episode it was discovered that her ex Romeo Nightingale (Owen Warner) was in fact the killer, after Rayne’s glasses with a hidden built in camera  captured the incriminating incident.

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to slam the reveal branding it ‘boring’ and ‘anticlimactic’ as well as some disappointed that Romeo had been made a villain after he was a victim of Rayne’s abuse.

With one writing:  ‘After weeks of who killed Rayne. We get the most boring and predictable ending’. 

Hollyoaks viewers were left less than impressed when the identity of Rayne Royce’s killer was finally revealed on Friday

The social media influencer, played by Jemma Donovan, was murdered during a lavish pool party in September, leaving numerous suspects in the frame

While a second wrote: ‘Even lamer than expected. I was expecting a twisty Rayne-is-still-alive’.

Someone else typed: ‘Well that episode was more who killed Hollyoaks than who killed Rayne. Can’t see Hollyoaks surviving the year’. 

And: ‘What a complete damp squib ending’.

Another commented: ‘Very disappointing the writers did this. Romeo was a victim of Rayne’s physical and psychological abuse. For the writers to make the male victim of a female character the killer is gross. it ruins and stereotypes male characters. very disappointing in the end of storyline’. 

While a sixth wrote: No spoilers but I’m EXTREMELY disappointed with the reveal of who killed Rayne. 

And a seventh added: ‘ Finally it’s been revealed who killed Rayne and that storyline can get in the bin’.

In November it was announced Emma Rigby was making dramatic return to her role as Hannah Ashworth in the E4  soap after 13 years. 

The actress, 34, played the character for five years before departing in 2010 and going on to bag a string of roles in Hollywood.

But in the latest episode it was discovered that her ex Romeo Nightingale (Owen Warner, pictured) was in fact the killer, after Rayne’s glasses with a hidden built in camera captured the incriminating incident

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to slam the reveal branding it ‘boring’ and ‘anticlimactic’ as well as some disappointed that Romeo had been made a villain after he was a victim of Rayne’s abuse 

In snaps obtained by The Sun Emma can be seen on set reuniting with former co-star Kieron Richardson, who plays Ste Hay.

With the character decked out in designer clobber including pricey Balmain heels and a Prada bag.

During her original stint on the show actress Emma received praise for her perfomance including a harrowing eating disorder storyline which saw her win Best Actress at the British Soap Awards in 2008.

After heading to the states Emma appeared in 2013’s The Counselor alongside Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz as well as Endless Love with Alex Pettyfer in 2014. 

She also took on the role of The Red Queen in ABC’s Once Upon a Time in Wonderland as well as Prisoners’ Wives, Ripper Street, Death In Paradise and Fresh Meat. 

In November it was announced Emma Rigby was making dramatic return to her role as Hannah Ashworth in the E4 soap after 13 years