Darren Osborne is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He was introduced by executive producer Phil Redmond as part of the Osborne family, making his first screen appearance on 18 November 1996, portrayed by Adam Booth. Booth left the role in 1997, and the character was later recast to Ashley Taylor Dawson who first appeared in September 1999. Dawson left the role in 2000 to concentrate on his music career, though returned in 2003 and has remained in the role ever since. He remains one of the longest-running characters in the programme.
Emma Rigby (pictured) felt that Hannah married Darren for different reasons from Darren.
Stephanie Waring (pictured) felt that Darren and Cindy are "made for each other" but bring out the worst in each other.
Jessica Fox (pictured) originally thought the pairing would not be long term.
Ashley Taylor Dawson (pictured) said that Darren becoming a father changed him.
Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson, known as Ashley Taylor Dawson, is an English actor and singer. He is known for portraying the role of Darren Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, as well as being a member of the pop group allSTARS*.
Dawson in 2022