He was famously known for his clean-shaven look as bar manager Dodger Savage on Hollyoaks. But Danny Mac ditched his signature appearance in favour of a full beard as he debuted his new facial hair during an interview on Thursday's edition of Lorraine. The soap star, 31, who tied the knot to wife Carley Stenson back in September 2017, discussed his recent honeymoon as he enthused going on the romantic holiday 18 months after his wedding was 'worth the wait'. What a difference: Danny Mac ditched his signature appearance in favour of a full beard as he debuted his new facial hair (L) during an interview on Thursday's edition of Lorraine In addition to his new beard, stage actor Danny also unveiled a slightly-long head of hair, which he styled into a dapper comb-over 'do. A social media user took to Twitter to express her delight over his new appearance, stating: '@lorraine #DannyMac Omg the beard the hair! I'd be so distracted talking to him, beautiful man!' Danny and fellow thespian Carly, 36, who have been in a relationship since 2011, took a rare break from their work duties as they jetted off to Bali for their romantic honeymoon. Loved-up: The stage actor who tied the knot to wife Carley Stenson back in September 2017, enthused going on honeymoon 18 months after his wedding was 'worth the wait' Sharp: In addition to his new beard, stage actor Danny also unveiled a slightly-long head of hair, which he styled into a dapper comb-over 'do 'Omg the beard the hair!': A social media user took to Twitter to express her delight over his new appearance During the discussion, the TV star detailed why they delayed their tropical getaway: 'We were so busy, which as an actor you can't ask for anything more, but we had to take a few days out of rehearsals to get married. 'It was totally worth the wait, and it was nice to elongate that special time as well, we've managed to keep it going. 'If it was all down within a fortnight we would be gutted, it would have been two years behind us', he added. Romance is alive: Danny and fellow thespian Carly, 36, who have been in a relationship since 2011, took a rare break from their work duties as they jetted off to Bali for their honeymoon 'We were so busy': During the discussion, the TV star detailed why they delayed their tropical getaway, nearly two years after their wedding (pictured on their nuptials in September 2017) Elsewhere in the interview, the Bromley native reflected on showcasing his fancy footwork as a contestant on 2016's Strictly Come Dancing, alongside pro Oti Mabuse. Sharing his thoughts on whether the South African dancer, 28, should be a judge on the BBC show in replacement of Darcey Bussell, Danny said: 'Oti's got so much energy, she's fantastic to be around. 'I got asked this before and it seems like the natural progression for her, but maybe I'm throwing her under the bus!'. Details: 'It was totally worth the wait, and it was nice to elongate that special time as well, we've managed to keep it going', Danny shared 'She's fantastic': Elsewhere in the interview, the Bromley native reflected on showcasing his fancy footwork as a contestant on 2016's Strictly Come Dancing, alongside pro Oti Mabuse Meanwhile, the award-winning actor has been keeping busy on stage as daydreamer Nino Quincampoix in Amélie the Musical. The production is an adaptation of the 2001 film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant which follows the story of an creative woman with a gift for helping others. Gushing over his role, he said: 'It's really, really good. It's such a beautiful show. It follows the story exactly. 'It's just a completely separate incarnation. It's such a beautiful piece anyway, but there's just a different feel to it, but I think it's incredible what the team have done', he added. All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility