[105], Rigby said Hannah had married Darren to try to fit in and impress people. It's like he has no control over what's happening to him. [1] Dawson left the role in 2001 to concentrate on his music career, though returned in 2003 and has remained in the role ever since. Mandy had previously done everything she could to cover up her daughters part in Jordan Prices (Connor Calland) death, firmly placing the blame with Charlie Dean (Charlie Behan). Dawson said that at first, Darren chooses to be in denial about it wants nothing to do with Suzanne because he does not want to lose Nancy. Mandy had a lot of explaining to do, but Darren wasnt in the mood to listen, leaving the bride with little options but to try and reason with Nancy (Jessica Fox). [29][30] When Warren causes Jack trouble, Jack blames Darren and later disowns him. Its a six minute scene! I think although Mandy feels guilty, apologetic and horrendous for what she did, she still stands by her motives and why she did it, actress Sarah Jayne Dunn told Metro.co.uk. [97] When talking to What's on TV about Darren's addiction, Dawson said it began slowly but spiralled out of control, thinking that gambling is easy after a few big wins. Hollyoaks veteran Mandy Richardson (Sarah Jayne Dunn) is desperate to get a ring on fianc Darren Osbornes (Ashley Taylor Dawson) finger before the truth about daughter Ella (Erin Palmer) comes out. [123] On the wedding and Darren's feelings, Dawson said that his character is "incredibly excited about it, especially after all the hard work and planning that he's been doing in secret for weeks and weeks". There is always drama somewhere. It was good timing for him". [87] Before Darren asks Mandy out he confronts Luke who "gives him the green light". [96] While Darren is feuding with Scott he and Debbie Dean (Jodi Albert) have a brief relationship. She loves him, and this is showing what extremes she will go to protect her own daughter, and it killed her doing that video call, [she was] essentially manipulating him and blackmailing him. Hollyoaks' Sarah Jayne Dunn explains 'clever' social distancing cheats used to film Mandy and Darren's wedding. [11] Scott attacks Darren, who pleads with Scott not to kill him, but the police arrive shortly after. [144] An Inside Soap critic commented that Darren was initially a "freckly auburn-haired forgettable schoolboy" when played by Booth. [7][8] Scott sets fire to The Loft with Darren inside, but Scott becomes trapped and Darren leaves him for dead. [86], This storyline, which was announced June 2008, was initially billed as Darren's father, Jack Osborne (Jimmy McKenna), being "at an all-time low" before finding a dead body which is "too good an opportunity for him and Darren to pass up". I dont know!, said Sarah. Booth left Hollyoaks in 1997, so the role was recast in 1999 with Ashley Taylor Dawson. [86] He also explained that his character becoming a father led him to develop and mature further, stating that Darren accepted his responsibilities as a father and "tries hard to be the father that he wants to be". They love each other and I think they wouldve been fine if this hadnt have happened. "[117] It is also confirmed that Darren interrupted Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle) when Silas attempted to kill Nancy to death. MORE : Why Hollyoaks should re-run from the beginning as the very first episode airs, MORE : Hollyoaks' return to five episodes a week is great, but Hollyoaks Favourites should continue too, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Waring added that when Cindy realises how much Darren likes Nancy she says "that if Nancy is who Darren wants, then she'll just have to accept it". Excited at the prospect of having her husband back under her roof, Mandy reminded Darren all about how he was planning to meet her at The Loft prior to the incident, and intimated that it was because he wanted to reunite with her. Darren understood her motives in trying to protect Ella, yes, but when he learned that shed manipulated Charlie into keeping quiet, he was unable to forgive her. [41] Darren turns himself in to the police after Jack refuses to leave the scene and the insurance scam is discovered. [115] Dawson said Darren is no longer interested in Cindy. Related: Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson speaks out on mystery body double scenes. During the run up to Christmas it all kicks off in Hollyoaks and it starts with Mandy Richardson and Darren Osborne receiving heartbreaking news about their unborn baby. Darren and Nancy begin a relationship when Darren, Nancy and Nancy's housemates begin online dating in December 2010. [75] Dawson added that it was good to revisit the relationship as the pair have been through a lot together. Theyre the original odd-couple! Emily Maitlis felt really sick before Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, Hollyoaks star David Tag announces his girlfriend is pregnant with their second baby, Frankie Boyle's takedown of the Royal Family disgusts some viewers but makes others cheer, Emily Maitlis felt really sick before Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, Shes got to explain herself and carry on living in a village where these people are now hating on her, so there is a lot to come and a lot more to be told. Elsewhere Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell) and Romeo Quinn (Owen Warner) encourage Tom Cunningham (Ellis Hollins) and Yazz Maalik (Haeisha Mistry) to get together thinking they'd make a great couple. Hollyoaks Mandy Richardson and Darren Osborne's 'massive' affair reveal is set to cause shock waves through the village in the coming weeks. E4's official Website described Darren in this way: "For a long time Darren found it easier making enemies than he did friends, what with his constant scheming and dangerous gambling habit Darren 2.0 is a reformed man though". On his character's change in style and the reasons for it Dawson said the producers were right to make the changes and opined that Darren has "moved on now and grown up a bit". Hollyoaks spoilers: DRUGGED! Juliet Quinn spikes Mandy's drink What Im doing is horrendous. Without actually saying the words, she feels like she deserves this, and that maybe in a way shes pushed them back together. [126] The storyline is resolved when Cindy pays Suzanne 200,000 to return to Spain so that she can have Darren to herself. He's my alter ego". [51] During Hollyoaks Later, Darren attempts to convince Cindy not to marry Tony. That was the hardest scene for us to film in terms of social distancing, Sarah told us. Regarding Darren being the father of twin babies and if his relationship with Nancy would survive, Dawson felt the situation was too difficult for Nancy but for Darren it was fine. Darren meets up with Mandy and tells her needs to be there for Nancy and they break up. [72] Darren is tempted to gamble at a casino by Brendan Brady (Emmett J. Scanlan) but resists. [28] Darren wins 200,000 which Jessica steals before leaving. [39] Upon learning the McQueens are in danger Darren and Jack leave to try to rescue them from Niall Rafferty (Barry Sloane). The character rejoined Hollyoaks in 1999 when Dawson secured the part. And all along, Luke knew that Darren wanted to get together with Mandy Luke has other things on his mind and seems to be ignoring Mandy, so Darren thinks it is the perfect opportunity to make his move". Hollyoaks continues Wednesday June 9 at 7pm on E4. Hollyoaks viewers were left horrified tonight after it was revealed that Mandy Cunningham and Darren Osborne slept together.. Just hours after marrying Luke Morgan, she fell into the arms of his . Ashley Taylor Dawson regarding the events of Darren's life and how they have changed him (2011). Shes naively thinking that this will just pass by and everything will be fine, and she can carry on playing happy families, but obviously in soap land thats never going to happen!. When asked who Darren would choose between Suzanne and Cindy, Dawson said, "Cindy any time". Dawson said this "devastated" Darren who can't convince Warren the poker game was "just a joke". Mandy, meanwhile, came to a similar conclusion, after a discussion with both Brooke Hathaway (Tylan Grant) and Nancy, and she knew instantly what she must do. Hollyoaks ' Mandy Morgan (Sarah Jayne Dunn) has finally admitted to boyfriend Darren Osborne (Ashly Taylor Dawson) the baby she is carrying might not be his, and that ex-lover Luke Morgan. [106] Green later dubbed Darren and Suzanne "Suzarren" due to their dangerous liaison,[151] while the affair was described as "sizzling" by the Daily Star. Darren just looked up and there she was!" Cindy and Tony divorce; Cindy begins a relationship with Alistair Longford (Terence Harvey) and agrees to marry him. About the beginning of the storyline, "Hannah has gone off the rails of late, but even she manages to outdo herself when she and Darren tie the knot after a particularly boozy night in Denmark". Hollyoaks spoilers: Nancy and Darren Osborne BACK ON? [73] Nancy's mother, Margaret, makes Nancy doubt her relationship with Darren. Waring felt Cindy's feelings had been "reawakened" through this storyline, adding that they never "fully went away". She added that the event would be in "true Darren style". Hollyoaks' Sarah Jayne Dunn reveals Mandy Richardson - The Irish Sun Green later said that Rigby's on-screen partnership with Jamie in Hollyoaks Later worked well and was "better than Hannah and Darren". It's just one of those mad, crazy things you do when youve had far too many drinks and your life is in a bit of a mess. The estranged couple seemed to be on the verge of reconciling by sleeping together before Darren's injury last. 9 Hollyoaks' Mandy 'heartbroken' as Darren and Nancy 'end up back together' mandy and darren hollyoaks together in real life [119] Dawson said, about the couple's future: "Darren might stray if Nancy continues to push him away, but I think he's more paranoid about her leaving him. He often wore string vests and gold jewellery but he later changed his style which became more mature. [88] Dawson added that Darren does "step up to the mark" and "matures very quickly". Will Yazz say yes? Privacy Policy, Hollyoaks spoilers: James Nightingale forbids Peri Lomax from seeing Juliet as he threatens to destroy her, Hollyoaks spoilers: Ross Adams reveals special twist as Eurovision legend Sonia rocks up, Hollyoaks spoilers: 14 pictures reveal legend sacked, savage attack and two arrests are made, Hollyoaks spoilers: Anna Passey reveals exciting story for Sienna Blake and Ethan Williams as classic scheme spells trouble, planning to meet her at The Loft prior to the incident, stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage, Do not sell or share my personal information. . Mandy and Darren are on the rocks . He explained that Darren feels Nancy is good for him but Darren almost feels undeserving of her. [114], Cindy begins helping Darren plan his wedding to girlfriend Nancy. [68] Suzanne and the twins move into Nancy's flat which leads Nancy to end her relationship with Darren. Hollyoaks spoilers: Mandy and Darren receive heartbreaking - Closer He decides to man up and be a dad to his kids". [108] Dawson also commented on the relationship calling the relationship "interesting" because Cindy is Darren's "first port of call". [45] Darren becomes depressed when his family ignore him and begins staying in his flat, refusing to leave. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Laws commented that Darren and Cindy's relationship is more about "making money out of others' misery" rather than romance, and sarcastically commented that the pair were "nice" after they decide to con Hannah and Tony. Hollyoaks' Darren and Mandy FINALLY call it quits amid Ollie's abuse browser that It's a terrible situation to be in. Darren Osborne is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. I think up to now Cindy has been the closest thing because there's a bit of longevity in his interest in her, whereas normally he only has little flings. 'Happiest of birthdays to . Mandy and Darren's affair on Hollyoaks - opinions Digital Spy [74] Nancy witnesses Darren and Cindy in an embrace which Fox said confirms to Nancy that "everything her mum is saying is true - that Darren doesn't love her and he has been having an affair". Nancy was understandably cold, what with her having recently discovered that Darren had sex with Mandy. He plans to pretend he's falling in love with her and, motivated by money, tries to make her fall in love with him". Dawson felt that the pair are the "perfect match and are incredibly sweet together. [46] Darren and Hannah Ashworth (Emma Rigby) drunkenly marry. He wants to stop desperately but he may not be able to do it by himself. Hollyoaks spoilers - Darren and Mandy affair story confirmed All of Darren's gambling problems have been fantastic, and getting shot! He added that the "tried-and-tested" characters helped the show through its rough patches and that they should be given the storylines they deserved. Charlie Dean | Hollyoaks Wiki | Fandom [133] Also in 2010, at the British Soap Awards, Dawson was nominated for the "Sexiest Male" award. Ella has been in foster care, and that was a really testing time, so to get her back and fear losing her again she cant do it. Mandys motives in opening up were, of course, to try and make Nancy change her mind about reporting Ella. Charlie, believing he was unwanted, ran away. Darren later finds Maxine on top of a church roof and pleads with her not to jump as Minnie needs her. Luke returning was the reason I started watching Hollyoaks again and I thought I would hate anything that would cause drama to his character, like Ollie turning up, but I actually like him being a dad. Not only has he got the looks and the cocky arrogance that make him a bad boy but he's also got the body of a fire-fighter making him the perfect pin up for Hollyoaks. Frankie Boyle's takedown of the Royal Family disgusts some viewers but makes others cheer At first, according to Dawson, Darren was "very manipulative" and willing to "do anything to get his own way". That all feels like a lifetime ago now, because so much has gone on since then. [103] Holy Soap said the wedding will leave fans "stunned" and described the pair as "odd". The week begins with Mandy excited about finally getting her happily ever after, however her groom is unaware of her killer secret. Will Darren be able to win back the love of his life? Mandy had previously. Nancy ends her relationship with Darren. Dawson later added that the character's change was good as "everyone goes through changes in their life and Darren just hit that time. [65] Darren proposes and she accepts before Suzanne returns,[66] Darren rescued Nancy from Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle) when Silas was about to strangle her with rope to death and announces that she's pregnant with Darren's twins. [148] Griffiths' colleague Sarah maintained that Darren was the only part of the show that held her interest. However, it is revealed that Sienna actually kidnapped Tom and kept him hostage in a basement. Dawson commented on this saying, "Darren liked Mandy even before he went to America so he was gutted when he came back to discover she had started going out with Luke. She added that Hannah would never have gone out with Darren willingly, "not even under the influence". She thinks she has to get this locked down and create a little secure bubble before she loses Darren.. More: Channel 4 [90], Darren begins an affair with Hannah's mother, Suzanne (Suzanne Hall), whose son Rhys (Andrew Moss) is Darren's friend. That remains to be seen. [3] Darren suggests that Luke might be gay and that he was responsible for his own rape. Following Darren's treatment of Nancy, things are hard between them and get even worse when Nancy attempts to get revenge on Darren. [80] Nancy goes into premature labour and gives birth to their son three months premature by emergency caesarean. Waring elaborated, saying that unlike Cindy and Tony, Darren and Cindy "bring out the worst in each other". [96] The scenes required a pyrotechnics specialist to come in and assist Dawson and Hyde through the scenes. HOLLYOAKS fans were proud of Darren Osbourne after he finally told his partner Mandy about his ongoing battle with depression. [119] Fox later explained that the pairing "was only ever intended to be quite a short-term thing".[74]. She felt that Cindy "gets over it pretty quickly" but Cindy "has her moments with Darren" as Darren is "the only person who [Cindy] lets her guard down in front of. Yes, in spite of everything, the wedding ceremony does in fact go ahead, as Mandy walks down the aisle to tie the knot with Darren as seen in the exclusive clip above but what can viewers expect? He explained that due to lack of funds Darren will "have to call in a lot of favours but he hasn't got many friends". Hollyoaks: Mandy Richardson and Darren Osborne's relationship to face He felt that Darren enjoyed being a father and that it made him feel "complete and like he has a purpose in life, whereas before he was always chasing his tail". Sandy, married to Alan Roscoe at the time, was forced into giving Darren up by her husband, so she could save her marriage. Nancy Anne Osborne (ne Hayton, previously Dean) is the daughter of Margaret and Charles Hayton, and the sister of Becca Hayton. Meanwhile Nancy Osborne is faced with an ultimatum and is forced to make a huge decision. "He's the typical blonde hair, blue-eyed boy that can ruffle the feathers of every female he comes into contact with. You could be forgiven for forgetting they even existed it seems Darren already has! Fox later added that she'd "love a big soap wedding". They swap Eamon Fisher's (Derek Halligan) identity with Jack's, before Jack is forced to "slope off into the night". In retaliation he plants incriminating evidence on Scott's computer before calling the police. Darren finally realises he has a problem when in spite of the fun, he loses everything as his debts increase. After the attack, Luke's relationship with Mandy Richardson (Sarah Jayne Dunn) begins to fail, so Darren takes advantage of the situation and begins a relationship with Mandy. Nancy Osborne | Hollyoaks Wiki | Fandom The couple play on-screen husband and wife Cleo McQueen and Joel. Cindy convinces Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) to give Darren a job at a charity event at Il Gnosh. The Daily Star announced this storyline on 23 May 2010.