Neighbours' most famous stars - From Margot Robbie and Russell Crowe to Kylie and Jason

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Neighbours for over 27 years and has seen many successful stars come and go, including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.The onscreen couple will return to Neighbours this evening for its final episode and Alan has given Express.co.uk the lowdown.Kylie and Jason played lovers Charlene and Scott Robinson in the series 35 years ago.Speaking about their return to the show, Alan revealed to Express.co.uk that they only came in for "spot filming".Alan said: "No, they only came in for some spot filming."They were committed to the show but they couldn’t be there at the very end of the show because of other commitments."So, they actually came in and did their little piece ahead of time and a very few people to see them and catch up."Alan then recalled his experience working with Kylie on the show three decades ago.He added: "I worked with Kylie back in 1987 and I know Jason quite well so you know it obviously would have been lovely to see them together and see them in the street but that wasn’t possible."Alan also discussed how he feels about parting with Doctor Karl.He admitted: "Well, the interesting thing was I didn't actually work on Neighbours for more than 32 weeks of the year anyway, I was busy doing other things."I would often shoot over to the UK and do either panto or band tours and so forth.So I've always kept myself busy."But with Neighbours finishing I will be doing the Doctor Karl tour in the UK and probably doing it again in 2023."Besides that, I will also be playing a lot of music and doing a lot of festivals.So I reckon this year is going to be pretty busy for me!"From now, Alan will be focusing his time on his Doctor Karl tour and his music career.For his new single, Alan teamed up with former Neighbours co-star

Neighbours comes to an end tonight (July 29, 2022).A huge host of icons from the popular Australian soap, including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, are returning for the final episodes.However, many fans have pointed out that one fan favourite in particular was not announced to come back - Lou Carpenter.READ NEXT: Neighbours star April Rose Pengilly's famous dad - and huge rock band you know him fromFans have flocked to social media and forums to share their sadness that Tom Oliver, who played Lou Carpenter between 1988-2016, would not be part of the finale.Whether it was his humourous comments, or his famous love triangle with Harold and Madge Bishop, Lou Carpenter became an instant fan favourite during his time in Erinsborough.Yet despite Ian Smith returning as Harold for the soap's final episodes, fans were sad to see that Lou Carpenter would not be there with him.The 84 year old actor retired in 2016 and is currently reported to be living in Australia - but many fans still hoped that he would make one last return to Ramsay Street.Fans have since taken to social media and forums to comment on actor Tom Oliver's absence from the final episodes, with one saying: "I'm shocked, no Lou.

After 37 years, Neighbours has aired for the last time in Australia as here in the UK, thousands prepare to watch the finale tonight at 9pm (July 29). A galaxy of A-listers feature in the final episode with many characters left in tears as they bid a fond farewell to the iconic show. Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return as Charlene and Scott - and Guy Pearce is also one of the big names to spot in the episode which begins as Callum Rebecchi (Morgan Baker) returns to see his adoptive father Toadie say "I do" to Melanie - finally getting his long awaited happily ever after.

KYLIE Minogue has revealed how Jason Donovan sealed the deal on their reunion on the final episode of Neighbours. The pop star said her co-star told her they had to repay the fans who'd stayed with them since they were wannabe stars launching their careers on the soap in 1986.

Kylie Minogue shot to fame playing Charlene Mitchell/Robinson in the hit Australian soap Neighbours. The 54-year-old smash hit recording artist made her debut on the serial drama 17 April 1986, just over a year after the series' premiere as part of a revamp by Network Ten to increase ratings.Although she later quit the soap to focus on her burgeoning music career, later going onto achieve international success selling over over 80 million records worldwide and winning a Grammy Award as well as 3 BRIT Awards. READ MORE: 'Feisty' Kylie Minogue 'lay down the law' on Neighbours set before quitting for stardom She previously released 15 albums and has been recognised as is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time.But it was in the the 1980's when Kylie first got her big break.

NOT only did the Neighbours cast “become good friends” as the theme song suggests, but many of them also managed to launch lucrative careers in the entertainment industry. From Hollywood A-Listers to pop music sensations, a number of its young starlets went on to become household names - most notably, of course, on-screen sweethearts Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.

A NEIGHBOURS star has lashed out at show bosses after being 'snubbed' from the finale. The last ever episode of the Aussie soap aired Down Under on Thursday and airs tonight on Channel 5 in the UK.

After 37 years on screen, Neighbours will come to a close with a double-episode special. This is everything we know including when the Neighbours final episode is on, where it was filmed, and if Margot Robbie will appear. After 37 years on screen, Neighbours will come to a close with a double-episode special on July 29.

Vivienne Kelly The “Neighbours” finale on Network 10 topped the ratings Thursday, drawing in 1.2 million overnight viewers nationally.Of these, 873,000 watched from the five metro markets of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. It was most popular in its home city of Melbourne , with 343,000.The ratings for the final episode were far higher than the lead-up episodes this week, with Monday’s drawing 156,000, Tuesday’s 139,000 and Wednesday’s 163,000.

THE final ever episode of Neighbours will air in the UK TONIGHT, and Aussie fans who have seen it say it's a real tear-jerker. A slew of iconic cast members will return for the finale, including Margot Robbie , as well as Neighbours legend Kylie Minogue. It was announced back in February 2022 that the long-running soap had been cancelled and the soap filmed its last scenes in June 2022.

Neighbours for 37 years.While actors and crew work hard to bring millions of viewers dramatic scenes, the show’s hardworking team haul camera equipment and shoot countless scenes across the area.

READ MORE:Neighbours fans divided as Kylie and Jason make emotional return after 37 yearsWhile Australian fans have already said an emotional goodbye to the programme, with some major stars including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan returning for its last ever episode, there remained some hope on both sides that it could eventually be rebooted in future. It wouldn't be the first time, either, as Neighbours has actually already been cancelled once before being picked up by a rival channel.

THE final ever episode of Neighbours will air in the UK TONIGHT, and Aussie fans who have seen it say it's a real tear-jerker. A slew of iconic cast members will return for the finale, including Margot Robbie , as well as Neighbours legend Kylie Minogue. It was announced back in February 2022 that the long-running soap had been cancelled and the soap filmed its last scenes in June 2022.

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan finally made their return to the soap that made them famous over 30 years ago, as Channel 5's Neighbours final episode was aired. Kylie, 54, and Jason, also 54, were some of the biggest former stars of the show to return in what was an emotional end to the Australian soap after a 37 year run. Special appearances were also made by Margot Robbie, Holly Valance, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Pearce and Ian Smith.

Neighbours went out with a bang not a whimper, with its final episode drawing its biggest TV audience in 13 years.

It's been on the cards for a while and now the time has come for Neighbours fans to bid a final goodbye to the residents of Ramsay Street. The programme was once a major hit in Australia and a bigger success in Britain, but has fallen victim to waning ratings.

**WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW**Neighbours viewers tuning in to the final episode of the show were left emotional after the long-anticipated return of show alumni Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.The pair returned to screens as iconic couple Scott and Charlene Robinson who married on the show in the 1980s to record-breaking viewing figures.Fans of the soap have been eagerly awaiting the return since it was confirmed that they would appear alongside a bevy of former big-name stars including Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Guy Pearce to mark the end of the soap.READ NEXT: Neighbours Toadie star's life - forgotten roles, huge weight loss and Big Brother stintWhile some fans couldn't wait for the nostalgic feature, others were left feeling a little underwhelmed by the appearance.The pair were seen pulling up to Ramsay Street as their chart-topping duet Especially For You was heard blaring out on the radio, stopping to comment on all the for-sale signs on the houses.Scott then leant over to kiss Charlene tenderly on the head as they looked around the street they once called their home.He said: "Wow wow wow. This is crazy.

A post shared by Gavin Barker Associates (@gavinbarkerassociates)The statement also noted that Cribbins had «lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.»«Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,» the statement continued. «He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.»After the news was confirmed on Thursday, a tribute in honor of Cribbins was posted to the official Twitter page for the British television series. «We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins.

Manori Ravindran International EditorBernard Cribbins, the beloved narrator of 1970s British children’s show “The Wombles” and actor on “Doctor Who,” has died. He was 93.Variety confirmed Cribbins’ death with his agent on Thursday.The actor’s career spanned seven decades, with memorable performances in the BBC’s iconic “Doctor Who” series, where Cribbins played the Doctor’s companion Tom Campbell in the 1966 film “Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.” He later returned to star in the revived TV show as Wilfrid Mott, the grandfather of actor Catherine Tate’s Donna.

Neighbours actor has slammed the show for caving into "cancel culture" by snubbing him for the final episodes. Star Craig McLachlan played Henry Ramsay from 1987 to 1989 but has been snubbed. He says he was shunned due to sexual assault charges which he was cleared of two years ago.