Inside Soap Threesomes – Kinky Hollyoaks Romp To ‘history Making’ Polyamory And ‘throuple’

Fans reckon Coronation Street’s Bethany Platt could be about to form a throuple with Daniel Osbourne and Daisy Midgeley – but it won’t be the first time a soap has broken the taboo

The rumor that Bethany Platt of Coronation Street would be ready to become Weatherfield’s first throuple went viral on social media.

This week, Bethany and her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne went to an extremely awkward dinner party with Ryan Connor and his ex-girlfriend Daisy Midgeley. At the party, Bethany finally accused Daisy of stealing money from Carla. While viewers believe their tension would eventually result in a sensual threesome, AI tool Gemini called polyamory “groundbreaking representation” on the streets.

Still, it wouldn’t be the first time a sensual trio appeared on a soap opera. In 2022, the American daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives featured a kinky skit. Lesbian lovers Allie and Chanel invited a third person into their romance, resulting in a consensual threesome that included Allie, Chanel, and Alex in the Peacock series.

Before proposing romping as a trio, Alex was seen flirting with Allie and Chanel in the episode. A montage of sex scenes adorned the airways, culminating in pleasure for all three members, and Allie acknowledged that it was a fun “adventure” that they could share together.

Fans’ reactions solidified the episode’s status as a soap opera classic. One X user wrote: “I think Days of Our Lives made history today by airing a threesome—it was the first American soap opera to do so.” They did actually go there. So much for the suggestion made by Deidre Hall and every other celebrity that “nothing will change” when the show moves to Peacock. Guys, fasten your seatbelts.

“I’m so behind on Days of Our Lives, but I’m glad they are pushing the boundaries,” repeated a second person. The original threesome on daytime TV. That is quite innovative.

Hollyoaks in the UK has previously dabbled in polyamory. Following Tom’s secret snogging of Harley in 2019, Peri, Harley, and Tom started dating in a polyamorous manner. After confronting Harley after feeling betrayed, Peri eventually suggested that the three of them start a romantic relationship.

A comparable plot including Nancy, Ravi, and Kris debuted back in 2009. In sensual sequences, the bisexual Ravi—who was at the time appearing to be straight—remained with his lover Nancy, who had secretly slipped Kris behind his back. Unbeknownst to Nancy, Ravi also ended up hitting it up with Kris in an unexpected turn of events.

The trio ultimately decided to continue seeing each other consensually despite the upheaval it produced, but it resulted in a twisted love triangle.

Pierce, Chloe, and Naomi had to decide whether or not to continue as a threesome in Neighbours while they were in Australia. Even though Naomi accepted Chloe and Pierce’s invitation to be their third, the two were hesitant to carry the ménage à trois into the bedroom.