Neighbours [News, Spoilers and Discussion]

blondie7

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Callum used live with his grandmother when Steph introduced him to Toadie I think he may have been adopted as I think Steph said his mother was dead. I think when his gran became sick he came to stay with Toadie and he adopted him. Sonya is his birth mother maybe thats why she started hanging with him and Toadie to begin with.

Ok was this Sonyas mother or who? Like how would they be able to recognise Callum and for him not to be able to recognise them? I just dont get it maybe im having a blonde moment or something

JP Liz V1

blondie7 wrote: »

Ok was this Sonyas mother or who? Like how would they be able to recognise Callum and for him not to be able to recognise them? I just dont get it maybe im having a blonde moment or something

Maybe Sonya searched for her son and found it was Callum before she befriended him and Toadie

blondie7

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Maybe Sonya searched for her son and found it was Callum before she befriended him and Toadie

Maybe she did alright. Im going to miss Donna when she leaves wish she would take Tash with her. That girl is so whiney:mad:

mollybird

ya def not a tash fan. wish andrew and summer would be able to get together. loving the story line bout rebecca and michael at the min. you can really feel the chemisty between them. Lynn is def annoying me at the min. i agree she is very winny. there is only so much of it i can take. wonder if they will ever do anything with callum and kate's sister. ( sorry mental block at the min)

JP Liz V1

Natalie Blair has revealed that she "couldn't resist" the chance to return to Neighbours for her former co-star Jane Hall's departure storyline.

The actress's character Carmella Cammeniti will soon reappear on Ramsay Street for two episodes, sparking the exit of Hall's alter ego Rebecca Robinson.

Carmella makes her comeback alongside partner Oliver Barnes (David Hoflin), who is determined to help mum Rebecca amid her ongoing blackmail problem with husband Paul.

In an interview with TV Week, Blair explained: "Oliver and Carmella - who live overseas with little Chloe - return to help Rebecca in her time of need.

"They all have a history with Paul Robinson, and so they come back to protect Rebecca and watch out for her best interests."

Discussing why she agreed to the brief return, Blair added: "When we found out it was just for two episodes - and knowing it was for Jane Hall - that's what made us go, 'Oh it's for Jane! We can't not come back for Jane!' David and I are very, very close to her, so we couldn't resist."

Blair and Hoflin - currently based in Los Angeles - have also been a couple in real life for the past three years.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a307540/natalie-blair-explains-neighbours-return.html

Cookie33

:D So happy Oliver and Carmella are coming back even though its only for 2 episodes..

Come on neighbours, top it off and bring back Rosie and Frazer

blondie7

Cookie33 wrote: »

:D So happy Oliver and Carmella are coming back even though its only for 2 episodes..

Come on neighbours, top it off and bring back Rosie and Frazer

Yes please we need some of the old cast members back. Id like to see max come back aswell and look after summer properly. Neighbours has changed alot over the last couple of years they should bring back the house of trousers

Butterfly25

blondie7 wrote: »

Yes please we need some of the old cast members back. Id like to see max come back aswell and look after summer properly. Neighbours has changed alot over the last couple of years they should bring back the house of trousers

Max should be back really, he is Summers dad and hasnt contacted her for months (haha listen to me, you'd think it was real life ) and now that Charlie is motherless for a while he should look after him too...he'd be entitled to full custody of Charlie before Lyn would.

angel01

I miss Ringo :( No hope of him coming back :(

I would love Harry to come back to the show...

Butterfly25

Bring back Billy Kennedy YUM!!!

Jesse Spencer is HOT in House!

Cookie33

Butterfly25 wrote: »

Max should be back really, he is Summers dad and hasnt contacted her for months (haha listen to me, you'd think it was real life ) and now that Charlie is motherless for a while he should look after him too...he'd be entitled to full custody of Charlie before Lyn would.

I wasnt that fussed on Max. Charlie is Max's son, right? or some biker dude? (I forget). Didn't Max go and work on some oil rig?

angel01

Neighbours star Jane Hall has discussed her decision to leave the soap, explaining that it was the right time to "move on" from Ramsay Street.

The actress has already filmed her final scenes as Rebecca Robinson, which air in Australia next week and in the UK in April.

Speaking to TV Week about her three-year Neighbours stint, Hall said: "It was fabulous while it lasted, but it's finished for me now. I think my character has come a long way and has had some pretty crazy stuff happen to her, but it was time to move on."

Rebecca's departure ties in with the brief return of her son Oliver (David Hoflin) and his partner Carmella (Natalie Blair), who arrive to help the bar manager amid her ongoing struggles with husband Paul.

Hall explained: "Rebecca's relationship with Paul had deteriorated to such a point that she felt there was no hope for it. She'd exhausted every possibility with him time and time again.

"You'll see someone who's taking on a new path in her life and who's starting to move in a more positive direction and look for a different way to live."

JP Liz V1

I'd like to see Rebecca leave with Michael and then Tasha can pi$$ off also

JP Liz V1

http://www.digitalspy.ie/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a313906/janet-andrewartha-to-leave-neighbours.html

Lyn Scully leaving

angel01

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

http://www.digitalspy.ie/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a313906/janet-andrewartha-to-leave-neighbours.html

Lyn Scully leaving

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

I love Lyn :(:(

At this rate, will there be anyone left?

JP Liz V1

Surely Summer and Charlie will leave with Lyn unless Toadie or the Kennedys take them in

Cookie33

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Surely Summer and Charlie will leave with Lyn unless Toadie or the Kennedys take them in

i can understand if charlie left.. he didnt add much value anyway.. i reckon summer will stay with the kennedy's seeing as they love to take in strays (toadie, lori, taj, ringo, sunny)

angel01

Looks like Kym (who plays Libby) is in a bad way again

Kym Valentine has taken indefinite leave from Neighbours.

The actress is said to be recovering from a depressive illness following a series of health issues.

Executive producer Susan Bower explained that the soap star has the full support of the production team.

She said: "Kym is a much-loved member of the Ramsay St family and her health is our paramount concern.

"We wish her all the best with her recovery and we'll continue to provide support where appropriate."

Valentine, who plays Libby Kennedy in the drama, came down with pneumonia in 2008 and a collapsed lung on a flight from the US to Melbourne.

After taking a month off, she returned to the show in July last year but was admitted to hospital with a blood clot in her lungs. In December she checked herself into a private hospital suffering from exhaustion.

Valentine returned to Neighbours in January but has had health problems once again.

The character of Libby has been written out of the show in what a source described as a "nice and neat way".

The insider explained: "It has been done so when she is ready to return she can walk straight back into the show."

closeline

Could someone fill me in on the show please. Used to rarely watch Neighbours but beginning to watch it in the last week or so. Think it is brilliant. Couple of questions though. If Sonya (who I love-she is a brilliant actor...i am obsessed with her) is the mother of Callum and the fella (dont know name) is the father would he not know her. Also the other girl, who is she?

JP Liz V1

closeline wrote: »

Could someone fill me in on the show please. Used to rarely watch Neighbours but beginning to watch it in the last week or so. Think it is brilliant. Couple of questions though. If Sonya (who I love-she is a brilliant actor...i am obsessed with her) is the mother of Callum and the fella (dont know name) is the father would he not know her. Also the other girl, who is she?

Sonya is Callum's birth mother, Jade is her sister and Toadie is Callum adopted father

angel01

Ian Smith has revealed the reasons behind his forthcoming return to Neighbours as Harold Bishop.

The actor retired from the soap in 2008 and has since been travelling around Australia with his wife Gail. However, he has now signed on to film a six-week comeback, citing financial reasons for his U-turn.

Speaking to the Herald Sun, he explained: "Let's be brutally honest here, we suffered a heavy whack in the recession and to make up a bit of that it was sensible to go back and earn a few dollars."

Smith added that he was attracted to the possibility of playing Harold one more time, saying: "The first time I left the show I did not get the chance to say goodbye to him properly and that really was a problem, I did miss that opportunity.

"I do think of him as a silly old fart, but maybe as a totally lovable one."

Smith had previously revealed: "Harold is called back to Ramsay Street to help a friend... And of course there's human pathos, there's laughs - lots of laughs - [and] a little bit of romance."

angel01

Scott McGregor has revealed that he would not rule out a comeback storyline for his Neighbours character Mark Brennan.

Mark is to leave Erinsborough in the second half of 2011 as McGregor has decided to bow out from the role after less than a year.

In an interview with the official Neighbours website, McGregor was asked whether Mark could eventually return to provide some fresh happiness for his on-off girlfriend Kate Ramsay, played by Ashleigh Brewer.

He replied: "Hmm, he could. His exit has been written so there is a chance he could make a comeback. Who knows, you'll have to keep watching!"

McGregor recently explained that he wants to return to his modelling career, but he has now clarified that he would also like to pursue new acting roles.

"There are still a lot of opportunities in modelling, but I definitely want to continue acting," he said. "I've got the bug now."

The star also paid tribute to Brewer and Scott Major (Lucas Fitzgerald) for their continued support on set.

Asked who he has most enjoyed working with, McGregor replied: "Probably Ash because I didn't expect to click with someone so well and I don't think she realises she has made it a hell of a lot easier for me in my first real acting role - she's taught me a lot. And also Scotty Major has been great, very generous with his time and I've valued his advice along the way."

Brennan's departure scenes are expected to air on Australian screens in August.

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Cookie33

Ian Smith has hinted that his Neighbours character Harold Bishop will feel torn between Toadie and Sonya when he makes his Ramsay Street comeback.

Harold will soon return to Erinsborough in a bid to help Toadie Rebecchi, who contacts him for advice following the revelation that Sonya is Callum's biological mother.

However, speaking to TV Week, Smith confirmed that Harold is not sure what to make of Toadie and Sonya's dispute as he settles back into life on the street.

He commented: "Harold sympathises with the situation, but he can't make up his mind about who is wrong, or if it's just a human mix-up."

Smith added that Harold begins to recognise that Toadie and Sonya belong together, despite the ongoing tension between the pair.

"He knows how Toadie and Sonya feel about each other and he can't see why they aren't together," Smith said.

Ryan Moloney, who plays Toadie, recently explained that he would like to see "a glimmer of hope" for his character's future with Sonya.

JP Liz V1

Benjamin McNair has signed up for a return stint on Neighbours, reprising his role as Malcolm Kennedy.

The actor makes his screen comeback in mid-July as Karl and Susan's eldest child pays a visit back to Ramsay Street amid a troubled time for the Kennedys.

Malcolm decides to return home to Erinsborough to help salvage his parents' marriage, which faces another rocky patch when Susan develops an emotional connection to another man.

Speaking of his return, McNair commented: "It's great to be back. While there have been a few changes and lots of new faces, mum [Jackie Woodburne] and dad [Alan Fletcher] are still the same, so it really is like coming home."

McNair's original stint on Neighbours ran from 1994 to 1997. He later returned for guest appearances in 2002 and 2004 and was also involved in the show's 20th anniversary celebrations in 2005.

Since then, Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher have often called for a comeback storyline for Malcolm.

The character's latest stint will last for four months and McNair will return to filming next week.

angel01

Neighbours star Jordy Lucas has explained Lyn Scully's forthcoming departure from the soap, confirming that she leaves Ramsay Street for the sake of her daughter Steph and grandson Charlie.

Last month, reports revealed that actress Janet Andrewartha was bowing out from her role as Lyn after playing the character on and off since 1999.

Steph, meanwhile, made her final appearance on Neighbours late last year as she was jailed for causing Ringo Brown's tragic death while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Speaking to Digital Spy about the reasons for her on-screen grandmother's exit, Lucas - who plays Summer Hoyland - explained: "Well, it has a lot to do with how Charlie is coping without Steph. Lyn knows that he needs to have more contact with his mum and the only way to do that is to move closer to the prison where Steph is doing her time."

Meanwhile, asked about rumours that Kyle Canning and Jade Mitchell will soon be moving into Lyn's home at Number 26, the actress replied: "Without giving too much away, there is a bit of house-hopping coming up and yes, Number 26 is set to have some new residents and Summer finds a new home. It's really fun when all the characters' storylines cross over each other and that's how it would be in a neighbourhood."

Lucas also admitted that she has missed having Andrewartha on set since she filmed her final scenes as Lyn.

"She really was like my nan and always provided heaps of advice for myself and the other younger actors," the 19-year-old said. "And she was lots of fun so we certainly notice her absence in the green room."

Full interview here!!

closeline

What do ye think of the storyline at the moment. I think its good that they mix it up...One day it is mostly about Andrew/Summer/Tasha while the next programme most of it might be on the Callum/Sonya storyline while the first storyline mightent even be in that. Compare that to Fair City where the same old Barry/Denzo is on.

Cookie33

I really like Neighbours, been watching it since I was a teenager! It's great they don't really drag out the storylines or focus them like you said. They bring a mix in

angel01

Neighbours bosses have today announced the casting of actor Ben Barber as new regular character Rhys Lawson.

The 27-year-old has already filmed his first scenes as Rhys, a doctor who is tipped to cause a stir in Erinsborough as his arrival will not go down well with some of the locals.

Barber started work on set last week, shooting alongside established cast members Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher (Susan and Karl Kennedy).

Speaking of his casting, the new recruit commented: "I love the character, he is very determined and focused. I'm looking forward to what's ahead."


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Pictured: Ben Barber (Rhys Lawson)

Barber, who trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, will hit screens in Australia in July.

News of his arrival follows last week's announcement that Benjamin McNair is returning to Neighbours for a four-month guest stint as Malcolm Kennedy.

Other recent cast changes have seen James Mason (Chris Pappas) and Christopher Milligan (Kyle Canning) promoted to regular fixtures in Erinsborough.

JP Liz V1

Neighbours star Scott McGregor has revealed that his character Mark Brennan makes his departure in a special 'real-time' episode of the soap.

The actor explained that the show's bosses took inspiration from 24 while making plans for the police detective's exit.

McGregor has already filmed his final scenes as Mark after deciding to leave the long-running drama.

Hinting at what fans can expect from Mark's last episode, McGregor told the Daily Star: "My farewell was filmed in real time, like the US show 24."

He added: "You see lots of clocks throughout. It's dark but very cool."

Mark was introduced to Neighbours last year as he investigated Erinsborough's 'Who pushed Paul Robinson?' mystery. He later embarked on a relationship with Kate Ramsay.

McGregor has previously teased that Mark's exit "could be happier". However, the door is expected to be left open for the character's return.

Cookie33

Maybe its got something to do with his OCD or the fact that time is running out for him to be with Kate? hmmm

On another note: Harolds back!! :D Can't believe how much I missed him, he's great. Troy - not so much. Just want that family back together

JP Liz V1

Neighbours bosses have announced that award-winning actor John Wood has joined the cast of the soap, taking on the part of an Erinsborough doctor.

The 64-year-old, best known for playing Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon in police drama Blue Heelers, starts filming with the Ramsay Street drama next week and will appear on screen for six months.

Wood's latest role sees him portray strict medical man Martin Chambers, who has a reputation for taking his work very seriously.

As new doctor Rhys Lawson (Ben Barber) starts to get settled in at the Erinsborough Hospital, he soon learns that Martin doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Speaking of Neighbours' latest casting, executive producer Susan Bower commented: "We're all thrilled to welcome John to Ramsay Street for what is going to be a great story."

Wood's 12-year role on Blue Heelers helped him to secure Australia's prestigious Gold Logie prize in 2006. He has also starred in Rafferty's Rules, Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities and Offspring.

Australian viewers will see Martin's first appearance on screen in September.

angel01

Neighbours could be in line for its first ever gay couple after casting a love interest for gay character Chris Pappas (James Mason).

Bob Morley has been cast as male nurse Aidan Foster in the soap, a love interest for Pappas.

The former Home and Away actor said that it made no difference whether or not his character was gay when he signed on to Neighbours.

He told the Herald Sun: "I don't see it as a big deal that the character is gay.

"It certainly doesn't define him and what the writers have planned is really interesting and authentic."

Morley's contract is currently for six months, but it may be extended in the future.

Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower said that it was only a matter of time before Mason's character had a love interest. She explained: "To be true to the Chris character, now he is a regular in storylines, we knew at some stage he needed to meet someone.

"How it unfolds, all will be revealed. However, I think viewers will find the story compelling."

Cookie33

About time they give Chris a love interest. It gives him a better chance to get more involved in the show

angel01

Cookie33 wrote: »

About time they give Chris a love interest. It gives him a better chance to get more involved in the show

I would agree with that, be good to see him more involved.

I am loving Kyle right now

JP Liz V1

Does anyone else think Libby might hook up with Paul?

Cookie33

nah, i first thought that but i think their using each other to become principal/get back at michael

Rhalliord

Am I the only who needs to think Kate needs to get over herself? THey were broken up when it happened ffs.

SarahBeep!

Where is Ben???

Cookie33

SarahBeep! wrote: »

Where is Ben???

They figured he was a genius so he went off to a special school/boarding school. Libby came from there before she returned to Ramsey St again

SarahBeep!

Cookie33 wrote: »

They figured he was a genius so he went off to a special school/boarding school. Libby came from there before she returned to Ramsey St again

Really :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

angel01

Cookie33 wrote: »

They figured he was a genius so he went off to a special school/boarding school. Libby came from there before she returned to Ramsey St again

Any chance they can get rid of Steph's son Charlie :eek: He irritates me

Rhalliord

angel01 wrote: »

Any chance they can get rid of Steph's son Charlie :eek: He irritates me

They are. he will be leaving with Lynn

angel01

Rhalliord wrote: »

They are. he will be leaving with Lynn

Great news... *breathes a sigh of relief*

Though I wish Lynn was staying

SarahBeep!

angel01 wrote: »

Great news... *breathes a sigh of relief*

Though I wish Lynn was staying

NO!! I'm sick of her :rolleyes:

angel01

SarahBeep! wrote: »

NO!! I'm sick of her :rolleyes:

I think she is a great character, wish she would rethink it

SarahBeep!

angel01 wrote: »

I think she is a great character, wish she would rethink it

When she came back after the Paul thing they turned her into a nutter!

angel01

SarahBeep! wrote: »

When she came back after the Paul thing they turned her into a nutter!

Paul would have that effect on anyone!

I love her friendship with Karl & Susan (who I adore!)

SarahBeep!

I love Karl and Susan

starlit

Mark is so cute but gas now he, kyle and jade are all living together! Has Kyle and Jade got together yet? At least andrew and summer are finally together!