Dawson: 'Darren, Mercedes perfect match'

Hollyoaks star Ashley Taylor Dawson has hinted at a possible relationship between Darren and Mercedes.

Speaking to Inside Soap, the actor claimed that the pair have "mutual respect for each other". However, Dawson also insisted that Darren still loves Cindy.

He explained: "If Cindy goes through with her wedding to Alistair, I think he'll give her a wide berth. Mercedes might be a good match for him - they have a mutual respect for each other.

"He tells her he doesn't care about the money - and for him to blurt that out is really something! It's the closest he's come to being genuine in ages."