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Hollyoaks James Nightingale actor is unrecognisable as a doctor in rival soap

HOLLYOAKS star Gregory Finnegan is unrecognisable as a doctor in a rival soap.

The actor, 42, has appeared in two other major soaps before landing his role in Hollyoaks in 2016.

Gregory plays the role of solicitor James Nightingale in the Channel 4 show and has been involved in some of the shows biggest storylines
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Gregory plays the role of solicitor James Nightingale in the Channel 4 show and has been involved in some of the shows biggest storylinesCredit: Channel 4
Gregory Finnegan playing Dr Alex Arnott for one episode in EastEnders
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Gregory Finnegan playing Dr Alex Arnott for one episode in EastEndersCredit: BBC

Gregory plays the role of solicitor James Nightingale in the Channel 4 show and has been involved in some of the shows biggest storylines.

Soap fans will remember him from his time on BBC One's Doctors, where he portrayed Duncan Montague in 2011.

But he also returned the following year as another character - this time playing David Hewitt.

Gregory also made appearances on Casualty, making him no stranger to medical dramas.

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His career in medicine appears to have ended following his appearance in EastEnders as Dr Alex Arnott.

Gregory recently paid tribute to a Hollyoaks crew member who tragically died.

Sharing a picture of Reggie, he wrote: "The Hollyoaks family lost a great one today.

"Huge love for you Reggie, my Harlesden neighbour and friend - you’ll be missed by everyone who knew and loved you. Rest in Peace brother Gx."

Past and present actors who have starred in Hollyoaks flooded the comments section following the news.

Gregory and Ariana Fravel previously gave fans a glimpse into their life off screen after over ten years of marriage.

The two stars tied the knot in 2011 and now live on the Wirral Peninsula raising their three sons in a beautiful family home.

Gregory making an appearance in Doctors
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Gregory making an appearance in DoctorsCredit: BBC
The actor, 42, has appeared in two other major soaps before landing his role in Hollyoaks in 2016
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The actor, 42, has appeared in two other major soaps before landing his role in Hollyoaks in 2016Credit: Lime Pictures
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