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.

Channel 4Adam Booth was the original Darren Osborne[/caption] InstagramHe last played the role of Darren in 1997 – and continued his acting career[/caption] Lime PicturesAshley Taylor Dawson took over the role in 1999[/caption]

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