This scene was the hardest because I just wanted to get close to her, and I couldnt! He'd just better sort himself out soon or he'll wreck his own life as well as his dad's! Darren feels betrayed when he finds out that Mandy has been blaming his son Charlie for the death of Jordan . There is always drama somewhere. Nancy has made it quite clear that she and Darren are over for good, but will this prove to be the case? supports HTML5 Dawson has said, regarding playing the role of Darren, "I love playing the bad lad. Their intentions to scam their respective partners, Dawson said, indicates that the pair are "two sides of the same coin". She felt that if Cindy was with Darren, Darren "could be the love of her life", but felt Cindy would be sensible and choose the relationship best for her daughter's welfare. Neville Ashworth (Jim Millea), Suzanne's husband, throws her out of her home, forcing Darren to allow her to move in with him. The nightclubs snazzy new logo, however, had other ideas, as it came crashing down and landed on Darren before he could reveal who he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Why Hollyoaks should re-run from the beginning as the very first episode airs, Hollyoaks' return to five episodes a week is great, but Hollyoaks Favourites should continue too, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Nancy believes Darren is having an affair with Cindy and decides to leave Hollyoaks village to live in Canada. He added that they are motivated by money which made Hannah and Tony "useful to them", and commented that he wouldn't be surprised if they worked together to get what they want from their partners.[105]. [22] Jack, unaware of Darren's addiction, gives him half The Dog in recognition of how much he has matured. [129] and for "Funniest Performance" in 2007 at the Inside Soap Awards. [110] In an interview with What's on TV, when asked who Darren would choose out of Suzanne and Cindy, Dawson said, "Cindy any time. Myself and Ash have had an awful lot of fun working together, so I'd love to see a 'happily ever after'. And actress Sarah Jayne Dunn has admitted she's unsure . Celia discovers that Jack has been having an affair with Dawn Cunningham (Lisa Williamson) and returns to America, taking Darren with her. Darren and Maxine start to develop feeling for each as Darren supports her getting custody of her daughter, Minnie, from her abusive ex-partner Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield). He'd really like to make a go of things with her". Dawson stated, "I think it's a moment where Darren changes a little bit". [114], Cindy begins helping Darren plan his wedding to girlfriend Nancy. He may have gone to prison once already, but with his chunky gold jewellery and sinister string vests, it won't be long before he is carted away in cuffs for his crimes against style". Hollyoaks: Darren Osbourne's secret depression explained after he Hollyoaks: Mandy Richardson and Darren Osborne's relationship to face Hollyoaks - Mandy and Darren sleep together at the house [53] Hannah moves into Darren's flat after she and her parents argue. In true soap style, a wedding never goes to plan! teased Sarah, You never have a nice wedding day where everything is lovely and everyone has a nice time. 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. Trevor Royle (Greg Wood) orders Darren to get rid of the gun but Patrick records him burying it and blackmails him into saying Maxine is an alcoholic and she loses custody of Minnie. They resume their romance after Suzanne leaves and takes the children with her. [132] Dawson was nominated for "Best Actor", "Funniest Performance" and "Sexiest Male" in 2010 for his role as Darren at the Inside Soap Awards. [11] Scott attacks Darren, who pleads with Scott not to kill him, but the police arrive shortly after. Darren starts to have a heart attack and Sienna, realizing what she's done, saves him at the last minute. Hollyoaks spoilers: DRUGGED! Juliet Quinn spikes Mandy's drink When Cindy moves back to Hollyoaks Village she and Darren soon begin a casual relationship. Darren and Nancy begin a relationship when Darren, Nancy and Nancy's housemates begin online dating in December 2010. The cogs begin to turn in his twisted mind after Cindy points out that being married to Hannah could get him The Dog back. Nancy began to struggle, however, and exploded at Charlie. [23] Darren begins counselling for his gambling addiction, but later plays poker with Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and loses his half of The Dog to him. Darren and Nancy name their son Oscar, who turns out to be deaf. [115] Dawson said Darren is no longer interested in Cindy. Dawson felt that if Darren gets through the events without becoming bitter, twisted and cynical, then he could learn from his mistakes but "it could go the other way and he might blame everyone other than himself". He said Mandy would either be "shocked and turn to Darren for support" or "feel guilty about what she's done" and reunite with Luke. [75] Explaining why Darren went ahead with planning the surprise wedding Dawson said: "he's got the pub back, he feels like he's learned all his lessons, and he's come full circle.