9 Most Shocking Moments From ‘The Idol’ Episode 4

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Note: This story contains spoilers from the “The Idol” episode 4.With only two episodes left in its five-episode season, HBO’s “The Idol” is giving “Euphoria” a run for its money as the questionable relationship between rebounding pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and shady nightclub owner Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye) gets even more twisted.Last week’s episode left off with Jocelyn divulging her newfound friends about the abuse she faced from her mother, who would use a hairbrush to hit her when she was disobedient, using it as a correcting tool when Jocelyn didn’t exercise, flirted with someone she didn’t like or did anything not up to her mother’s standards.

After hearing these painful memories, Tedros instructed Jocelyn to get the hairbrush, explaining they must work through the trauma to come out stronger.By episode 4, titled “Stars Belong to the World,” Tedros has taken over even more of Jocelyn’s decisions as Dyanne, Jocelyn’s backup dancer and friend, slides into the spotlight even more.Keep reading to get the full picture of just how much “The Idol” has intensified by its second to last episode of the season. Destiny Reveals Tedros’ True Identity — and his Rap SheetAt the top of the episode, Destiny (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) confronts Jocelyn’s other manager Chaim after learning Tedros’ real name and his criminal record.

Mauricio Costello Jackson, who has been holing up as Tedros, was on trial for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and holding her hostage for three days, during which he tortured her.Destiny Suggests They Kill the “Motherf–ker”After revealing her newfound knowledge, Destiny brings a proposition to Chaim: “I think we should kill this motherf–ker.” Chaim resists the suggestion and the duo instead comes.