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\n\t\tDominic Holmes is back on our screens, but he looks totally different! (Picture: Getty Images Europe\/
Eamonn McCormack<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tDominic Holmes is back on our screens, but he looks totally different! (Picture: Getty Images Europe\/
Eamonn McCormack<\/p>\n
A former Coronation Street star has undergone a dramatic transformation, leaving fans stunned with his latest TV role almost two decades after waving goodbye to Weatherfield.<\/p>\n
Dominic Holmes, who once played Daniel Osbourne<\/a> on the ITV<\/a> soap, is back on screens in Channel 4<\/a>\u2019s gripping drama Tip Toe, and viewers can barely believe it\u2019s the same actor.<\/p>\n The star first appeared in Coronation Street during the mid-2000s, taking on the role of Ken Barlow<\/a>\u2019s youngest son, Daniel. He played the character for two years before departing the soap in 2007, but his latest role couldn\u2019t be more different from his days on the cobbles.<\/p>\n In Tip Toe, Dominic plays Regime, a character who lives a double life as a teacher by day and a drag queen DJ by night. The bold role has showcased a completely different side to the actor\u2019s talents, with many fans doing a double-take after recognising him from his soap days.<\/p>\n \t\t For Coronation Street viewers, Daniel Osbourne has a long and complicated history. The character was born following Ken Barlow\u2019s affair with Denise Osbourne in 1994 and spent much of his childhood away from Weatherfield after moving to Scotland<\/a> with his mum.<\/p>\n As a youngster, Daniel was played by Lewis Harney before disappearing from screens for several years. He eventually returned in the 2000s when Denise reconnected with Ken, with Dominic Holmes stepping into the role.<\/p>\n His stint on the Street lasted until 2007, when Daniel once again left Weatherfield. A decade later, the character returned for good, this time played by Rob Mallard,<\/a> who has become a firm fan favourite and one of the soap\u2019s central characters.<\/p>\n While Rob is now the Daniel Osbourne we know and love, many longtime Corrie fans still remember Dominic as the first actor to portray the character in his teenage years.<\/p>\n Now, nearly 20 years after leaving the soap, Dominic has found himself at the centre of one of television\u2019s most talked-about dramas.<\/p>\n Tip Toe has earned widespread praise from critics and viewers alike thanks to its powerful storylines and emotional twists. However, despite its success, the drama is coming to an end. The series aired its final episode last night, bringing the story to a close and leaving many viewers emotional ahead of the finale.<\/p>\n Show creator Russell T Davies<\/a> has already confirmed there are no plans for a second series, explaining that the story was always intended to be a one-off.<\/p>\n \t\t He said: \u2018This is a one-off.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tDon’t miss a Soaps scoop! Add us as a Preferred Source\t\t\t<\/p>\n As a loyal Metro Soaps reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for stories. We have all the latest soaps news, spoilers, videos, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers.<\/p>\n Click the button below and tick\u00a0Metro.co.uk\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/p>\n \nAdd us as a Preferred Source<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \t\t \u2018It has a very definite ending. There\u2019s nowhere you could go after the ending. I\u2019m very happy with it. I\u2019ve had a good time doing it.<\/p>\n \u2018I always have to start from scratch and I sometimes regret that. I\u2019m mad, aren\u2019t I?<\/p>\n \u2018But equally I like doing one-offs. Soon I\u2019ll start something brand new.<\/p>\n \u2018It means I can go anywhere and do anything. There are new actors to work with, there are new stories, society keeps changing. I\u2019m excited to move on.\u2019<\/p>\n Executive producer Nicola Shindler also made it clear that the drama was never designed to run beyond a single series.<\/p>\n She explained: \u2018It\u2019s a one-off miniseries.<\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s a bold show. It goes to dark places. It\u2019s great that we got the chance to do that.<\/p>\n \u2018Russell thinks he has told the story. There are so many stories out there, so Russell wants to move on.\u2019<\/p>\n Although Tip Toe is reaching its conclusion, Dominic Holmes\u2019 standout performance has certainly caught viewers\u2019 attention. For fans who remember him as the young Daniel Osbourne on Coronation Street, seeing him transformed into Regime has been a reminder of just how far his career has come since leaving the cobbles 19 years ago.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_300837596-f889.jpg\")
\n\t\tDominic starred as Daniel in the early 2000\u2019s (Credits: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n![\"Dominic](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_300844403-2f05.jpg\")
\n\t\tTip Toe came to an end last night(Picture: Channel 4)<\/p>\n![\"Soaps](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781147242_427_SEI_278522320-46a3.jpg\")
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