Ally Gorman (also Edward James[1]) is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Dan O'Connor. The actor's casting was announced in December 2011. O'Connor originally auditioned for a different role, before being asked to audition for the part of Ally. O'Connor was given the part and began filming his scenes three days later. Hollyoaks' series producer, Emma Smithwick, said that O'Connor "nailed" his audition. O'Connor signed up for an initial twelve episode stint, but his contract was extended and he became a regular cast member. The actor commutes from London to Liverpool for filming. O'Connor made his debut screen appearance as Ally during the episode broadcast on 31 January 2012. O'Connor departed Hollyoaks on 27 November 2012.
Before his arrival on screen, O'Connor revealed that Ally has a "dark past" that would be "uncovered eventually in true soap style". Ally is Australian and a military medic. O'Connor described his character as a "nice, loveable guy" who is "very friendly and kind". Smithwick said Ally is "contradictory" and "crosses a divide". She called Ally sensitive and described him as a "real guy's guy". A writer for the official Hollyoaks website described Ally as a "Hot Aussie" In June 2012, it was revealed that Ally would lose his "strait-laced good boy" reputation.
Ally is introduced as the new lodger of Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper) and Rhys Ashworth (Andrew Moss). Ally's storylines have mainly focused on his relationship with Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies). It is later revealed that Ally has a "mystery connection" to newcomer, Walker (Neil Newbon). Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) discovers this and decides to investigate their history. Lynsey is later murdered in a whodunit storyline, with Ally becoming a suspect in her death. Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap did not agree with a viewer's criticism of O'Connor's acting and opined that he is doing a "stellar job".
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they don't have to. Rhys and Jacqui struggle with money so get a lodger AllyGorman (Dan O'Connor) to help with the bills. When Mercedes, Jacqui's sister...
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AllyGorman (Dan O'Connor) and moved him into the Kane home. Duncan told an Inside Soap columnist "Callum knows that something isn't right about Ally...
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takes waitress job at "College Coffee". She begins a relationship with AllyGorman (Dan O'Connor). They argue when she kisses Dodger but he forgives her...
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persuades Carmel not to jump. Carmel finds it hard to leave the hospital and AllyGorman (Daniel O'Connor) introduces her to some of his army friends who have...
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