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Darren Osborne (played by Ashley Taylor-Dawson)
For a long time Darren found it easier making enemies than he did friends, what with his constant scheming and dangerous gambling habit. Darren got both himself and his dad Jack into huge trouble when he lost The Dog, the Osborne's family business, in a game of poker and then persuaded Jack to fake his own death for insurance money. Jack got caught out and they both spent time in prison.
Since then Darren has being constantly trying to make amends and get The Dog back for his dad and stepmum Frankie. Ditching his once customary string vests and bling, he enrolled in HCC to study accountancy and took over the running of Mobs (later renamed Moobs) in memory of his stepsister Steph and lifelong friend Max (R.I.P x 2). He even bought a dog - Barry - to prove how responsible he was!
Though he was sadly forced to close Moobs, last Christmas his efforts were finally rewarded, when Riley gave The Dog to Darren and Jack to run. The Osbornes were finally back where they belonged!
Getting The Dog back isn't the only example of this newer, more responsible Darren. Ever the big kid himself, he is always on hand with advice for the various youngsters that Jack and Frankie take under their wing. Newt, Duncan and Esther have all benefited from the guidance of the Big O.
That's not all. He turned a corner after marrying Hannah Ashworth, (albeit in a drunken, shot-gun fashion) and became a true friend to her and helped her through her eating disorders.
Last year he became a father of twins to Suzanne Ashworth...did we forget to mention he had a brief affair with her too? Darren named the twins Jack and Francine after his dad and Frankie and was heartbroken when Suzanne took them to Spain - though little did he know that this was because his jealous ex Cindy had bribed Suzanne to go!
Though once upon a time Darren and Cindy seemed destined to be together, it was with Nancy that Darren found True Love. Though they are chalk and cheese - Nancy is uptight, Darren is relaxed, Nancy is responsible, Darren, er, isn't - the couple we like to call Dancy just seemed to work - she even stood by him when he spent all of their rent money on a waterbed, forcing them to move in with Jack and Frankie!
Darren knew he was onto a good thing and earlier this year planned to surprise Nancy with secret Valentine's Day wedding. Cue a series of obstacles - including poor Cindy declaring her love, a brief excursion to a casino with Brendan, Nancy's interfering mother Margaret and the general complications involved with organising a wedding without telling the bride! Eventually, though, Nancy walked down the aisle and they became Mr and Mrs Osborne. Awww!
Their happiness didn't end there: on returning from honeynoon, Nancy discovered she was pregnant. Sadly, this happiness was short lived. Just as they were looking forward to being parents Nancy suffered a miscarriage. Darren was devastated but did his best to support his grieving wife, though they briefly fell out when Darren refused to try for another baby straight away.
Thankfully reconciled, Dancy are now trying to come to terms with what happened and rebuild their life together. Our hearts go out to them, we love you Darren and Nancy!
About Ashley Taylor-Dawson
Ashley re-joined the cast in 2003, having left briefly for a career in pop band All Stars.
More Ashley/Darren
- Thinking of you Darren and Nancy
- Vote for Ashley in the British Soap Awards
- Wed That Man: 10 reasons to marry Darren
- Fans show their love for Darren on our Valentine's Love Wall
- Watch Dancy in action in our Valentine's promo
- Watch Ashley in our Valentine's video Operation Lovestorm
- Secret Wedding - we take a look at the Wedding of the Year
- Dr Lover-Lover - Ashley has some advice for Juby
- Watch Ashley in the HBB2011 Video Challenge
- Backstage Halloween 2010 Special
- Ashley thanks One Million Facebook Fans
- Help and Support: Gambling
- Follow Ashley on Twitter
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