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{{Short description|Fictional character from Hollyoaks}}
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{{Infobox soap character
| series = Hollyoaks
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| last = 11 October 2013
| spinoffs = ''[[Hollyoaks Later]]'' (2011, 2013)
| classification = [[List of
▲| classification = [[List of past Hollyoaks characters#Last appeared in 2011|Former; regular]]
| occupation = Student (2009–2011) <br> Smoothie maker (2011−2013) <br> Soldier (2013−)
| sisters = [[Ruby Button]]
}}
'''Duncan Button''' is a
==Character creation and casting==
In July 2009, at the ''Hollyoaks'' Press Day series producer [[Lucy Allan (producer)|Lucy Allan]] revealed that a mysterious character called Duncan would arrive in the village.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/scoop/a165536/gossip-from-the-hollyoaks-press-day-2009.html|title=Gossip from the 'Hollyoaks' Press Day 2009|
In January 2010, it was announced that [[Lucy Allan (producer)|Lucy Allan]] had stepped down from the position of series producer and that [[Paul Marquess]] had taken over the role.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a196734/hollyoaks-producer-allan-quits-soap.html|title='Hollyoaks' producer Allan quits soap|
In May 2011 it was announced that Aspen had decided to leave the serial in order to pursue other projects.<ref name="ThreeDepartures">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a320637/hollyoaks-confirms-three-cast-departures.html|title=Hollyoaks confirms three cast departures|
In September 2013, it was revealed through spoiler pictures that Aspen had reprised his role as Duncan for the [[Hollyoaks Later (series 6)|sixth series]] of [[Hollyoaks Later]], which would air during early October. It was shown that Duncan would be training in the army alongside central character, Louie McQueen ([[Bryan Parry (Actor)|Bryan Parry]]) as his cousin and Duncan's friend [[Theresa McQueen]] ([[Jorgie Porter]]) visits them.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s182/hollyoaks-later/news/a519702/hollyoaks-duncan-button-returns-in-later-first-look-pictures.html#~ppjIT5xYcTuFSv |title = 'Hollyoaks': Duncan returns in 'Later'|publisher = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 30 September 2013}}</ref>
==Character development==
In an interview with entertainment website ''[[Digital Spy]]'' speaking of Duncan's friendship with fellow teenager [[Ricky Campbell]] ([[Ashley Margolis]]), Lucy Allan said, "Ahh, Duncan and Ricky! I love them. If you look at who [[Max Cunningham|Max [Cunningham]]] ([[Matt Littler]]) and [[Sam "O.B." O'Brien|O.B.]] ([[Darren Jeffries]]) were when they were teenagers... They had an innocence and a naïvety to them that the show was lacking at the time. I actually wrote Max and O.B.'s storylines when they were youngsters and they spent about six months trying to get [[Chloe Bruce|Chloe [Bruce]]] ([[Mikyla Dodd]]) into bed in a burger van! There's a joy in Ricky and Duncan that shouldn't be ignored. They're just trying to get laid
==Storylines==
Duncan first appears in the village looking for The Dog in the Pond pub. Duncan arrives at the pub and is served by Neville who
Duncan asks [[Michaela McQueen]] ([[Hollie-Jay Bowes]]) for a massage at Evissa, but she realises he wants more than an average massage. [[Jacqui McQueen]] ([[Claire Cooper]]) is sickened by his suggestion and waxes his chest painfully for revenge. Duncan is sick over [[Theresa McQueen]] ([[Jorgie Porter]]) at the students Christmas party after drinking too much. To cheer Ricky up, Duncan persuades him to have a bogus raffle to help pay for their entry fee for a party. Duncan dresses up as Father Christmas and the tickets for the raffle sell fast making them a lot of money. Later, the scam is revealed by their teacher [[Des Townsend]] ([[Kris Deedigan]]) and [[Myra McQueen]] ([[Nicole Barber-Lane]]) demands the Harrods hamper they promised. Duncan decides to make his own Christmas goodwill and steals presents from under the McQueens' and Ashworths' tree. Ricky finds the presents and stolen gifts from the Secret Santa in the shack and they open them together. Duncan is infatuated with Theresa after landing in the village, and tries everything he can but nothing he can do can impress her. He gets Darren's advice and dresses like a pimp, and while this somehow works, as well as pretending to be gay, Theresa is not interested. Duncan wins a competition where he gets to have the 16th birthday party of his dreams paid for by a reality TV company. He invites Theresa, who is invited and excited as the prospect of being filmed. While Theresa is impressed, Duncan's hopes are shattered when rap artist [[Chipmunk (rapper)|Chipmunk]] performs, and Theresa only has eyes for him. Neville finds the presents and sends Duncan home early to his parents. Duncan steals Suzanne's underwear, but he is caught and lies to her saying he might be gay.
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Neville and Suzanne decide to leave the village with Duncan and go to Spain. The family leave the village for Spain, but Rhys decides to stay. Duncan returns from Spain and he moves in with [[Darren Osborne]] ([[Ashley Taylor Dawson]]) along with Rhys. Duncan speaks to his parents and they tell him he has to come home. Duncan begs Rhys to let him stay with him and he agrees. [[Jack Osborne]] ([[Jimmy McKenna]]) tells Darren and Duncan to move in with the family. Duncan is delighted and accepts.
Duncan announces to Darren in October 2010 that he
On Christmas Eve along with Jack, Duncan discovers [[India Longford]]'s ([[Beth Kingston]]) body in a nearby woods whilst taking their dog for a walk.
Duncan's sister [[Ruby Button|Ruby]] ([[Anna Shaffer]]) arrives in the village to get away from their reality TV obsessed parents. Duncan joins a boy band, Guy Candy, with:Ricky, [[Bart McQueen]] ([[Jonny Clarke]]), [[Seth Costello]] ([[Miles Higson]]) and [[Taylor Sharpe]] (Shaun Blackstock) who is later replaced with [[Gaz Bennett]] ([[Joel Goonan]]). The band is managed by [[Lee Hunter (Hollyoaks)|Lee Hunter]] ([[Alex Carter (British actor)|Alex Carter]]) and
Duncan and Ricky spend five days at fat camp. Duncan was hesitant at first but meets a girl, [[Kelly Saunders]] (Danielle Malone), who he really likes. They struggle to get together as Duncan
==Reception==
Ruth Deller of entertainment website ''[[Lowculture|lowculture.co.uk]]'' criticised Duncan during her monthly review on the popularity of soap opera characters, where she branded him as useless, "Lots of characters have been (or are about to be) culled from the soap, but sadly, as of yet, Duncan
In July 2010, Aspen received a nomination in the "Best Newcomer" category at the 2010 [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]] for his portrayal of Duncan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a242852/in-full-inside-soap-awards-2010-nominees.html|title=In Full: ''Inside Soap'' Awards 2010 Nominees|
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.e4.com/hollyoaks/cast/boys/duncan.html Character profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201053154/http://www.e4.com/hollyoaks/cast/boys/duncan.html |date=1 February 2012 }} on the [http://www.e4.com/hollyoaks/index.html E4 website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927232546/http://www.e4.com/hollyoaks/index.html |date=27 September 2013 }}
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