Coronation Street's Daniel Osbourne has been a mainstay on the Cobbles for years - but what do we know about the actor who plays him, Rob Mallard, and his life away from the soap?
The fictional teacher, who is the son of Ken Barlow, first graced Weatherfield in 1995 before leaving with his mother, Denise Osbourne, two years later. Mallard, now a prominent figure on the show, reprised his role as Daniel for a brief storyline in 2007 and became a regular in 2016 after Ken suffered a stroke.
READ MORE: Ireland weather warning issued as Hurricane Oscar's tail triggers 8-hour Met Eireann alertSpeaking on Lorraine during the period his character was romancing Daisy, Rob sang praises of their close bond, vital for their on-screen rapport. "You do develop a shorthand where you do understand what the person you're working with needs." he admitted.
In his personal life, Rob's experiences are fortunately less dramatic than those of his on-screen character. The actor keeps a relatively low profile on social media, but last year, he sparked speculation about a new romance when he shared a photo with Matthew Martin ahead of the British Soap Awards.
Rob has also spoken publicly about his struggles with essential tremors, a neurological disorder often mistaken for Parkinson's disease, which causes parts of the body to shake. He revealed that he was first diagnosed with the condition at the age of 14 and that his symptoms are worsening.
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