The Sam" "O.B." O'Brien Appreciation Thread

[tammyy2j]

So long OB you will be missed.

This thread is for my favourite Hollyoaks character OB

He was one of the best characters in Hollyoaks.

From his friendship with Max, his care for little Tom and to his relationships with airhead Summer and also Sophie and Mel, to his fights with evil Claire.

We love OB and miss you

[Katy]

I can't believe OB has gone, no more Max and OB. How is that possible.

[Abbie]

:( I know, It wont be the same without him

[Chris_2k11]

has he gone for good? I thought he was coming back?

[tammyy2j]

No he comes back and leaves the week 11 February

[lizann]

Ob was/is one the best characters in Hollyoaks he will be missed

[xCharleyx]

Aww i miss OB he's sweet and him and max have been good mates for a long time so i think max and tom will be lost without OB around :( But all good things come to an end as they say

[tammyy2j]

'Hollyoaks' star speaks about exit
Wednesday, February 27 2008, 13:26 GMT

By Beth Hilton, Entertainment Reporter


Darren Jeffries has admitted that it would have been easy to stay on Hollyoaks for another decade.

His character OB joins girlfriend Summer (Summer Strallen) in London in today's episode and Jeffries is following in his footsteps after ten years on the show.

He told the Manchester Evening News: "I've always loved London as a city, and I thought, seeing as I've made such a drastic change in my life by leaving Hollyoaks, I might as well go the whole hog and have a nice change of scenery as well."

Talking about his departure from the Channel 4 soap, he said: "It would have been very easy to stay in Hollyoaks for another 10 years, but, at the end of the day, you don't get on in life without taking a few risks and there's more to life than money.

"It was a difficult decision but it's one that I made three years ago. That made it a lot easier to prepare, both mentally and physically."

He added that he was happy with his exit storyline, saying: "Me and the producer, Bryan Kirkwood, chatted... and I explained that I didn't want OB to go out in a big gas explosion or car crash.

"I think what people like about OB is he's quite real, believable and down to earth, so it will be nice to see him go out in that way too. It's a very realistic and natural ending for the character, and also very emotional. I think it will be a very satisfying ending for the viewers."

RIP Heath Ledger and Brad Renfro and Roy Scheider

[x Amby x]

The best character Hollyoaks has ever had!
i cried so much during his exit!

[Chris_2k11]

I was really glad they showed all the flashbacks. Not many characters left from the 90's now :(

[Abbie]

Awww it was really sad to see him go

[lizann]

Jeffries would love 'Doctor Who' role
Friday, February 29 2008, 16:22 GMT

By Beth Hilton, Entertainment Reporter

Former Hollyoaks star Darren Jeffries has revealed that he would love to star in Doctor Who.

The actor recently moved to London after playing OB in the Channel 4 soap for the last ten years.

Talking about potential future roles, he told Nuts TV: "Doctor Who would be good. I'm not a massive Doctor Who fan, but I do love a bit of sci-fi. That would be amazing... it's totally different. You wouldn't get an alien in Hollyoaks!"

Jeffries made his final onscreen appearance in the soap last night when his character joined girlfriend Summer Shaw (Summer Strallen) in London.

But he told presenters Dan and Steve that would not rule out starring in another show with Matt Littler, who played his best friend Max.

He said: "I'm not sure I'd like to do a spinoff show, but we could maybe do some presenting or a documentary together."