100 Facts About Mercedes McQueen

Mercedes McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Jennifer Metcalfe.

Mercedes McQueen debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 19 June 2006 as the first character to be introduced to the series by series producer, Bryan Kirkwood.

On 20 November 2014, Mercedes was presumably stabbed to death, with her body discarded.

Mercedes McQueen returned on 9 July 2018, and then made several other appearances before returning permanently on 13 August.

Mercedes McQueen is described as a "savvy, ballsy girl that can't say no and is unapologetic about it".

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Mercedes McQueen is played as having moments of happiness which she ruins for herself and as managing to justify "whatever she does that's bad".

Mercedes McQueen has been central to several affairs which included Calvin Valentine, her sister's husband, and Riley's father Carl.

Mercedes McQueen was the first character created by Kirkwood during his tenure as executive producer.

Mercedes McQueen later revealed that when creating the part she took "inspiration" from several places, most prominently from Eva Longoria's role in Desperate Housewives as Gabrielle Solis.

Mercedes McQueen added that "telling stories for Mercedes is as exciting now as it was on day one".

Metcalfe further explained that Mercedes McQueen did not "consider consequences", which led her to unintentionally "destroy everything".

Mercedes McQueen said that her character is "used to getting her own way" so she thought that despite her actions, "everything will turn out right in the end".

Mercedes McQueen opined that Mercedes was at her best in this state, being "minxy and destructive".

Mercedes McQueen explained that Mercedes was unable to remain happy, saying: "she has moments of happiness but ruins them herself".

Mercedes McQueen went on to explain that due to Mercedes' first love having "messed her up", Mercedes behaved "the way she is where men are concerned".

Mercedes McQueen further explained that Mercedes believed she could change but was disappointed when she could not.

Metcalfe said that "although Mercedes McQueen knew she was taking a risk by sleeping with Warren, she genuinely thought she'd get away with it".

Mercedes McQueen opined that after her and Russ' "honeymoon period" ended, Mercedes felt guilty and considered "spilling the beans", although Metcalfe was not sure she would tell the truth about her affair with Russ.

Mercedes McQueen said that Mercedes was unsure of what she was going to tell the court, "but her alibi is vital to Warren's case – his fate lies in her hands".

Metcalfe explained this was because Mercedes McQueen was intoxicated and unaware of her actions, "but she was furious at Jacqui for giving her a slap".

Metcalfe explained that when Mercedes McQueen woke up, she was in disbelief about the events of the previous night and felt "appalled".

Mercedes McQueen added that Mercedes did not fancy Tony and that they did not even like each other, which was why "neither of them can understand what happened between them".

Mercedes McQueen feels incredibly guilty and ashamed of what she's done.

Mercedes McQueen discovered she has fallen pregnant, which left her "totally devastated".

Mercedes McQueen informed Tony about the pregnancy, despite their dislike for each other, because she felt he had the right to know.

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Metcalfe felt that Mercedes McQueen decided against giving Jacqui the baby because Mercedes McQueen was unable to "cope" with the baby's paternity, and would be more willing to give Jacqui the baby if Tony was not the father.

Mercedes McQueen said that it would take a long time for Jacqui to forgive Mercedes if she discovered the truth.

When Mercedes McQueen learned that she has to be retested for HIV, she feared that the test would be positive.

Wallace felt this was because he truly loved Mercedes McQueen and had accepted that "his life is much better with Mercedes McQueen in it".

Whittle explained that Malachy tested Mercedes McQueen and Calvin because he wanted to discover if "what he saw was a one-off or more serious".

Mercedes McQueen added that the relationship could become more serious for Calvin as "he's in danger of really falling for her".

Mercedes McQueen began to develop feelings for Calvin who did not expect Mercedes McQueen to develop "such deep feelings" for him.

When Calvin rejected Mercedes McQueen she informed Calvin's sister Sasha Valentine that Calvin left Sasha's then-boyfriend Warren to die in a fire; Sasha responded to the revelation by throwing Calvin out of their home.

Calvin confronted Mercedes McQueen, who "tells him that he's ruined her life and warns that she's going to do the same to him".

Mercedes McQueen tried to prevent the wedding going forward, including by anonymously threatening Calvin and by canceling the wedding plans.

Mercedes McQueen tried everything to convince Calvin not to go through with the wedding.

Mercedes McQueen told Calvin, who "just sat there like a puppy, being manipulated by her", that he should marry her instead, and he agreed and promised to tell Carmel.

Mercedes McQueen later discovered that he has not told Carmel and she can not "believe he's chosen Carmel over her".

Mercedes McQueen added that her character still loves Malachy, but Malachy and Mercedes end their relationship.

Mercedes McQueen lied that she has contracted HIV from Malachy who ends his relationship with Lynsey Nolan to reunite with Mercedes McQueen.

Mercedes McQueen reconciled with Malachy; Metcalfe explained that Mercedes McQueen still loved Malachy but was unable to stay away from other men.

Mercedes McQueen added that seeing Malachy with Lynsey helped Mercedes "realize" how much she loved him.

Mercedes McQueen added that if he died, Mercedes would find it difficult to live with her guilt.

Carl's disapproval of Mercedes McQueen created tension between them and she "hits a nerve" by jibing Carl.

Metcalfe explained that Mercedes McQueen asked Carl what he would do if she stayed with Riley.

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Mercedes McQueen added that while Riley believed Mercedes was "the girl of his dreams", Carl believed that Mercedes was not "good enough" for his son.

Jacqui was "disgusted" and threatened to expose the affair; Metcalfe commented that this left Mercedes McQueen feeling like her "world could collapse around her at any moment".

Metcalfe described Jacqui's attitude towards Mercedes McQueen, stating, "Jacqui knows what Mercedes McQueen is, she knows what she's like – but she resorts to judging her because she's just trying to support her".

Metcalfe explained that if Jacqui kept the affair secret Mercedes McQueen would be "relieved" that she still has Riley, and although she would not immediately think of Carl, Mercedes McQueen was worried that "they could end up in bed together again".

Mercedes McQueen discovered she had actually become pregnant but was unsure of the child's paternity.

Mercedes McQueen added that Mercedes and Johnny spend time "just talking and reliving the old times, especially how he won her over in the past".

Norbury opined that Riley was caught up in planning the wedding and that his feelings for Mercedes McQueen were "very strong", adding that Riley "loves her to bits and he thinks that she's everything".

Metcalfe said this was because when Mercedes McQueen looked into Riley's eyes she "couldn't help it" because of her love for him, and because Jacqui's entrance "just tipped her over the edge".

Metcalfe went on to say that she did not think Mercedes McQueen "thought about it" when revealing the affair, but if she had thought it through she would not have revealed the secret.

Mercedes McQueen's death sparked a "whodunit storyline" with Mercedes in the frame for her murder.

Mercedes McQueen began to "fall for the charms" of Doctor Browning, believing she had "landed on her feet" when he invited her to a charity ball.

Metcalfe commented that Mercedes McQueen began to think he could provide her with the WAG life style that she had always wanted.

Mercedes McQueen added that Mercedes still had feelings for Riley and was "being very sneaky" in her attempts to win him back.

Mercedes McQueen explained that Mercedes "still wants Riley back but, as we know, when she has everything she desires, she still craves a bit of danger".

Thompson elaborated on this, saying Mercedes McQueen "thinks she wants the quiet life with Riley, but Dr Browning offers an exciting alternative for her, he knows what makes her tick, and the two of them are excited by how dangerous the other is".

When Doctor Browning witnessed Riley kiss Mercedes McQueen "it becomes a question of how much he can take" and he decided he must "make a quick move" to prevent them reuniting.

Mercedes McQueen added that the couple are "kindred spirits" and Mercedes spending time with him made her rethink their relationship.

On who Mercedes McQueen loves more out of Doctor Browning and Riley, Metcalfe said "it's Doctor Browning all the way for her, i think he really took her by storm and she absolutely adores him".

Mercedes McQueen is put on trial for two counts of perverting the course of justice, one for the kidnap and one for stabbing herself.

Mercedes McQueen reluctantly agrees and tells the courtroom that Riley stabbed her and was abusive towards her.

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Metcalfe had previously teased that Mercedes McQueen might have to watch her back around Silas in the future.

Mercedes McQueen added that the storyline was "a little bit" dark, but did not reveal whether or not Mercedes would survive her kidnapping.

On 19 December 2011, it was announced by Digital Spy that Mercedes McQueen would put her difficult year behind her and Lynsey would become a source of support for Mercedes McQueen.

Metcalfe told an Inside Soap reporter that this left Mercedes McQueen "devastated" as she has "built up the courage to go through with it".

Mercedes McQueen became depressed and her sister Jacqui decided to help her.

Mercedes McQueen attempted to seduce Jacqui's husband Rhys Ashworth, who told Jacqui.

Cooper said Jacqui "knows what state of mind" Mercedes McQueen was in and "lays into" Mercedes McQueen, who revealed she has been working as a prostitute.

Metcalfe said this left her alter ego feeling "very let down" as a trial would be the opportunity for Mercedes McQueen to "tell the world about the terrible things Silas did and make sure that he got punished".

Mercedes McQueen went on to say that Mercedes felt like Silas was "getting away with it".

Mercedes McQueen took a business man back to her hotel room where "things end badly"; she locked herself in the bathroom and refused to come out.

Mercedes McQueen explained that she did not sleep with Doctor Browning for money this time, which calmed Riley down.

Metcalfe said that Mercedes McQueen was "very honest and open" with Riley and that they were "very natural together".

Metcalfe added that Riley felt sorry for Mercedes McQueen after seeing the "vulnerable Mercedes McQueen, the one who doesn't hurt people".

Metcalfe said that Mercedes McQueen wanted Riley back, but if she could not, she wanted to prevent anyone else from getting the life Mercedes McQueen would have had if she had married Riley.

Mercedes McQueen added that although Mercedes wanted Riley back she loved Malachy more, and believed that Malachy was the love of Mercedes' life.

Actress said that if Mercedes McQueen discovered Riley's relationship with Lynsey she would "feel utterly betrayed".

Metcalfe explained that Mercedes McQueen did not "feel guilt at all – she just wants Riley back and she'll do whatever it takes to get him".

Mercedes McQueen stated, "I hope I've done a good job and people still feel sorry for her".

Mercedes McQueen thinks she loves Riley and will do what it takes to win him.

Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy exclusively reported a new storyline for Hollyoaks as Mercedes McQueen and Joe Roscoe's unborn baby would die before birth in scenes to air in early November 2015.

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Kilkelly teased that the storyline would see how Mercedes McQueen coped with the situation, how it affects Mercedes McQueen and Joe's relationship, as well as seeing the permanent return of Myra.

Mercedes McQueen has already been through so much tragedy in her life, but the death of her son will show a much more fragile side to her character.

Mercedes McQueen then tells Joe he is not the baby's father during an argument and unbeknown to Mercedes McQueen, he leaves for Canada.

When Mercedes McQueen discovers their son has died, she realises she needs Joe more than anything and regrets her actions.

The Metro's Duncan Lindsay reported that Mercedes McQueen would arrive in the village with her son Bobby and place him in the care of Cleo before quickly leaving .

Goldie Mercedes McQueen is included in the official photo for the storyline, but is not a suspect.

Storyline commences officially on 6 November 2019 where Grace discovers that Mercedes McQueen is the responsible for the hit-and-run that left her paralysed, and the village begin to believe that Mercedes McQueen is responsible for the murder of Harry Thompson, unaware that Breda is the real killer.

The Wirral Newss Laura Cox called Mercedes McQueen' pairing with Riley "Hollyoaks favourite on-off couple" before dubbing the storyline "dramatic".

Mercedes McQueen added that the storyline "kept viewers on tenterhooks".

Mercedes McQueen explained that even though Mercedes was "a nasty cow" because of the feud she was a "woman teetering on the verge of a massive meltdown".

Mercedes McQueen commented that he did not believe Mercedes killed Lynsey because "as crazy as Mercedes is, I don't think she's a killer, but watching her benefit from Lynsey's murder by worming her way back into Riley's life has been delicious to watch".

Mercedes McQueen added that "someone needs to stand up to merciless Mercy".

Many fans of the show were outraged when Mercedes McQueen was supposedly murdered by Freddie Roscoe in November 2014, just a week after her sister Carmel died in a train crash.

Mercedes McQueen was after nominated for "Best Bitch" and "Sexiest Female" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.

Mercedes McQueen progressed to the shortlist, but lost out to Natalie J Robb, who portrays Moira Dingle in Emmerdale.