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Hollyoaks lines up new crisis for Nancy and Darren

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Photo credit: Lime Pictures

From Digital Spy

Hollyoaks boss Bryan Kirkwood has hinted that there might be another crisis around the corner for popular couple Darren and Nancy Osborne.

Darren (Ashley Taylor Dawson) is released from prison this week after his sentence for drug dealing – but anyone hoping the Osbornes might get a happy ending may well be in for a shock!

In an exclusive chat with Digital Spy, Bryan pointed out that much-loved soap couples need to be tested in order to remain central to the drama.

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Photo credit: Lime Pictures

When we asked about the Osbornes' future, Bryan replied: "These brilliant, fantastic partnerships that the fans 'ship' are only as good as the storylines that they get.

"I was thinking about this recently in relation to Coronation Street's Jack and Vera, particularly after the sad death of Liz Dawn. Jack and Vera cheated on each other loads. Their first proper story was Jack trying to sleep with Bet Lynch!

"I really hope that the audience embrace the fact that these fantastic couples can have drama thrown at them. It's how they deal with the drama – and survive it – that makes them interesting."

Photo credit: Lime Pictures
Photo credit: Lime Pictures

He continued: "Darren and Nancy will find themselves in a really good place when Darren first comes out of prison. It's fantastic to have Luke and Mandy back in that mix, as well as Diane and Tony.

"The six of them will go into partnership and buy the restaurant from Marnie. It's going to be brilliant to have that line-up of much-loved characters at the heart of the village.

"But there's going to be a big year ahead for Darren and Nancy..."

We wonder what the soap gods have in store for them next?

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.


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