viewers were left in tears as Franke Osbourne courageously disclosed that she's being sexually abused by her twin brother. In the episode aired on Thursday (August 15), now available on Channel 4 streaming, Frankie (played by Isabelle Smith) broke down and confided in her father Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) about the abuse she's been enduring from JJ Osborne (Ryan Mulvey). Audiences are aware that JJ has been sexually abusing Frankie for months, with the Channel 4 soap addressing a storyline that delves into the prevalent but often overlooked issue of child sibling sexual abuse.
Frankie first experienced such abuse which JJ referred to as "school discos" when she was merely nine years old. Her plight was unveiled to viewers back in March when JJ intruded into his sister's personal space late at night. The teenager has been suffering in silence, feeling unable to share her ordeal with anyone, as JJ has manipulated her into believing that no one would trust her word, reports .
In the most recent episode, JJ's significant day arrived as he and his family went to a football stadium for a photo opportunity as he signed with United. As the abuser placed his arm around her, Frankie recoiled, an action that did not escape their father Darren's notice. Soap opera drama hit new heights as Frankie got cornered by JJ in the changing rooms, who viciously threatened to attack her once more, declaring she was "unloveable".
Bravely fighting back, Frankie gave JJ the knee before dart.