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Hollyoaks’ original Darren Osborne actor looks unrecognisable 28 years after soap exit and being replaced

Published on April 05, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Hollyoaks’ original Darren Osborne actor looks unrecognisable 28 years after soap exit and being replaced

HOLLYOAKS' original Darren Osborne actor looks unrecognisable 28 years on from exiting and being replaced.

Ashley Taylor Dawson may be synonymous with Darren, but he did not originate the role.

Adam Booth as Darren Osbourne in Hollyoaks.
Adam Booth was the original Darren Osborne
Actor kneeling on stage after a Peter Pan performance.
He last played the role of Darren in 1997 – and continued his acting career
Darren Osborne from Hollyoaks.
Ashley Taylor Dawson took over the role in 1999

That honour goes to Adam Booth, who debuted in November 1996 and left in 1997.

Darren's original tenure ended by going to America after dad Jack's cheating tore apart his family.

In the decades since leaving behind, Adam has continued his acting career.

He has made appearances in The Bay, , Doctors and The Sketch Show.

Adam has also worked extensively on stage, namely in pantomimes such as Cinderella, Peter Pan and Aladdin.

According to the actor's Instagram, he received a gong for Best Comic at The Pantomime Awards 2023.

Sharing a photo of the prize, he captioned: “Wow! What an incredible night!

“So unbelievably proud, grateful and honoured to win ‘Best Comic' at The Pantomime Awards 2023.

“Congratulations to all the nominees, winners, performers and presenters tonight.

He concluded: “It was a really amazing night!”

While Adam left Hollyoaks in 1997, replacement Ashley was not cast as Darren until 1999.

From there, Ashley then portrayed the role until 2001 when he left to focus on his music career.

The character Darren returned in 2003, as played by Ashley and has remained ever since.

Initially depicted as a “bad boy”, the character has matured and evolved over the years.

Some of Darren's most notable storylines include a battle with gambling addiction.

He also previously helped dad Jack fake his death in an insurance scam.

Darren to three women – Hannah Ashworth, Nancy Hayton and Mandy Richardson respectively.

Darren Osborne from Hollyoaks in a scene.
Darren has grown and matured from his “bad boy” image
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