Hollyoaks confusion as character transformed with 'complete body transplant'

HOLLYOAKS sparked uproar as a character completely changed.

By Cydney Yeates /

Viewers were left seriously confused when they flicked on their telly boxes to see that Glenn Donovan had been switched with a brand new actor.

The character was originally played by Neil Roberts – who joined the in August.

But in recent episodes, the role has been handed over to Bob Cryer which caused audiences to scratch their heads.

Eagle-eyed fans raced to Twitter with their questions by the bucketload about Glenn's dramatic transformation.

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NEW GLENN: Bob Cryer has taken over the role of Glenn

One person asked: "Did they change Glenn?"

"Why has no one mentioned that Glenn has had a complete body transplant?" quizzed another.

A third laughed: "We know that's not Glenn."

But there's a reason behind the shock change.

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NEWCOMER: Glenn arrived in Chester back in August

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    REACTIONS: Eagle-eyed fans spotted the character change

    “Why has no one mentioned that Glenn has had a complete body transplant?”

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    A Hollyoaks insider explained to Digital Spy: "Storylines for Glenn have now expanded beyond what was originally planned, which has led to the role being recast."

    Glenn appeared in Chester as Adam and Jesse Donovan's dad earlier this year.

    And it turns out the womaniser has had his hand in more than just one pie…

    Hollyoaks spoilers have revealed that he's the father of Darcy Wilde's son Toby and he's also been having a cheeky fling with his dead ex's daughter Grace Black.

    Glenn's secrets are set to come pouring out in upcoming scenes though.

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      Glenn LIMEPICTURES

      SHOWDOWN: Glenn's secrets are close to coming out

      Next week, Glenn blackmails Darcy to leave the village without Toby.

      But his plans come crashing down when a village favourite falls victim to her manipulative ways and takes her under his wing.

      Catch First Look Hollyoaks weekdays from 7pm on E4.

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