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NEIGHBOURS has been saved and is set for a sensational return - four months after its final episode. Neighbours came to an end in July after 37 years, with the last ever episode airing on Channel 5. Fans were left devastated but in a shock announcement, Amazon Freevee and Fremantle have revealed the show will be returning to our TV screens after all.

Turns out it wasn’t a final goodbye from Australia’s Neighbours after all.

Neighbours star Matty Wilson has admitted he is "not a big fan of soap operas", saying they are just "so dramatic".The actor, 34, played Ramsay Street's Aaron Brennan from 2015 until the much-loved series wrapped this year.But he has now confessed that soap isn't really his genre.READ MORE: Lorraine in awkward blunder as they play the wrong music for Dannii Minogue"I'll probably get shot for saying this, but I'm not a big fan of soap operas," he told Yahoo Lifestyle."It's just too much drama I think. In one given day you're crying, you're screaming, you've got so much going on.

Neighbours fans have been left wondering what will happen to the cast after the beloved Australian soap came to an end last month – and it turns out, quite a lot.The final episode of the long running soap aired on July 29, 2022 and saw the return of many familiar faces including Guy Pierce's Mike Young and Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan as Scott and Charlene Robinson.While fans will be delighted to meet a lot of the cast on the Neighbours Farewell Tour, which visits the UK in 2023, it has left viewers wondering what is next for them.READ NEXT: Neighbours Scully family now - billionaire husband, suing show and career U-turnAfter huge stars including Toadie actor Ryan Maloney and Karl Kennedy actor Alan Fletcher hinted at their future career plans, Daily Star decided to take a closer look at what the cast could do next.Ryan Maloney became an instant fan favourite as Toadie Rebecchi in Neighbours – but did you know that was not always his first career choice?The actor had a childhood dream of becoming a pilot and revealed that if he had not become an actor, he would have joined the Australian Air Force.It is reported that he began taking flying lessons during breaks in filming for Neighbours, with a view to fly planes commercially in the future.Speaking about his passion on This Morning, he said: "I do have my pilot's licence, I'm going for my commercial licence now.

Home and Away introduced fans to city girl turned beach babe Ziggy Astoni , a troubled wild child with some major family troubles in tow, back in 2017.The rebel character has given fans a slew of dramatic storylines during her time in Summer Bay, between getting kidnapped, supporting her mum through a cancer diagnosis, and discovering her husband’s affair.But actress Sophie Dillman lives a very different life to that of her rebellious alter-ego.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setAs she enjoys a budding romance with one of the soap’s sexiest stars and struggles with a crippling health battle of her own, Daily Star get to know the stunning actress who brought this rebel character to life.The soap opera star is often seen smooching her on-screen beau Dean Thompson on the Aussie soap, but fans may not know that the Sophie is also dating actor Patrick O’Connor in real life.The actors opened up about their relationship back in 2021, telling TV Week about how they became friends before falling in love."We were work buddies first, and it's helped us work well together now, so we're lucky in that regard," she said."It's nice to have a relationship built on friendship.

Neighbours for nearly 28 years, making him the longest serving character with a recurring role on the show.The Channel 5 star has since spoken to Express.co.uk about the one sneaky thing he managed to do on set before the show was axed and final scenes were wrapped.The actor explained that he was not allowed to keep much memorabilia from the Neighbours set now the soap has finished.When asked if he took anything from the soap's iconic Ramsay Street, Alan told Express.co.uk: "I was actually given the opportunity to take 10 items of clothing, so I’ve taken some of Doctor Karl’s coats and things which have proved useful as I’ve already used them in some filming."But I took photos, I made sure to take photographs of anything, like the photos on the walls."That was a big thing for me, particularly the ones behind glass that couldn’t be taken out."Alan also found another way to make sure he took all the important memories he could from the iconic Australian set.He continued: "I also made sure I went through all the hard drives in the publicity office to get as many photos that were relevant to my time as I could possibly get."I tried to buy Doctor Karl’s guitar off them, but they weren’t interested."Alan also opened up about his relationship offscreen with Neighbours love interest Jackie Woodburne.When asked what he would miss the most about Neighbours, Alan revealed: "Working relationships I think more than anything."I mean, besides Jackie Woodburn, of course, she’s the best, most dearest friend and we have loved working together."We have such a great onscreen and offscreen relationship."The crew and that cast were one big family, we just laughed all day and we all looked out for each other."We will stay in contact but it

Neighbours fans have been calling out for the soap's stars to join other shows, after the series came to an end last month.Fans recently asked Dr Karl Kennedy actor Alan Fletcher to join EastEnders - after he was spotted at the bar of the Old Vic on set.A source also revealed to Woman's Day that Toadie actor Ryan Maloney might consider a role in fellow Australian soap Home And Away, saying: "He's made more than enough during his time playing Toadie, but he loves working, and if a role came up on Home and Away, he'd absolutely consider it."READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setHowever, while Ryan Maloney himself has not confirmed whether he would take up a part in Home And Away, or if this is on the cards, he would not be the first Neighbours alumni to appear in the soap.Here, Daily Star takes a look at the Neighbours stars who also appeared in Home And Away.Rebekah Elmaloglou is fondly known to soap fans as Terese Willis - the owner of Lassisters Hotel in Neighbours.

Home and Away playing Nikau Parata on the hit Channel Seven soap since 2020.Fans of the long-running drama have been watching his storylines unfold as Nikau's relationship with Bella Nixon takes on a series of twists and turns.Nikau burst into Summer Bay with a tragic backstory after his father shot and killed by the police during a robbery gone wrong.READ MORE: Neighbours' Alan Fletcher tears up as he discusses emotional end to iconic soapDespite a series of dramatic storylines, off-screen the 24-year-old actor lives a glamorous life and has a lot more luck in the love department than his on-screen alter-ego.From his blossoming relationship, steroids controversy and cringe worthy cameo vids, let’s take a look at the star’s life off-camera…Earlier this year the soap star was forced to make a public apology after he made a controversial joke about taking steroids.Fans complained in their droves after the 24-year-old actor shared a since-deleted photo of himself at the gym on March 30, captioning it: 'I love steroids'.The offending post received over 2,000 likes and 36 comments in the 12 days before it was deleted.But not everyone saw the humour, with one Instagram user claiming she was unfollowing Kawakawa, while another branded it 'idiotic'.According to a report by The Daily Telegraph , the post was deleted after the publication contacted Channel Seven, with Kawakawa then issuing an apology.The star then issued the following statement: “'I know I have made a serious error in judgement with this post and I have deleted it,' he told The Daily Telegraph.'I realise my attempt at humour was misguided and misleading and sincerely apologise.''Surely this is a joke? Pretty sure your producers wouldn't be a fan of you advertising

Barbara Windsor quickly became the nation's sweetheart after appearing on stage and on screen.Rising to fame at the age of 13, the star later became known for her role as a schoolgirl in The Belles of St. Trinian's in 1954.After receiving a Tony Award nomination for the 1964 Broadway production of Oh, What A Lovely War!, Barbara went on to become a household name starring in a number of Carry On films.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setHowever, fans will also remember her for her iconic role in BBC's EastEnders playing the legendary Peggy Mitchell from 1994 to 2016.But although things were flourishing for Barbara on screen, Alzheimer's disease gradually started to take hold of her life from as early as 2006.In December 2020, the British actress died from the awful condition leaving the world devastated by her loss.So as it would have been Barbara's birthday today, Daily Star has taken a look inside her will and who she left her millions to.Barbara married her younger husband Scott Mitchell in the year 2000 and he helped care for her during the years she battled Alzheimer's.So it came as no surprise that the actress decided to leave most of her fortune to her Scott.According to reports, Barbara's husband was left £4.6 million of her estate.Talking to the Mirror last year, Scott revealed that he had planned to a memorial event to celebrate Barbara's life.He explained at the time: 'I'm definitely getting something together for next year.

Neighbours for almost 28 years, making him the longest standing character with a recurring role on the hit soap.The Channel 5 star has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about what he was allowed to keep on set for a keepsake and was surprised he was unable to keep a treasured item.The actor explained he was not allowed to keep much memorabilia from the Neighbours set now the soap has finished.He replied: "Well, very little.

EastEnders fans have predicted that Stacey Slater will have an affair with "hot" newcomer Ravi Gulati - after viewers swooned over the Albert Square villain on social media.Fans were first introduced to Ravi as the prison cellmate of Phil Mitchell, with EastEnders bosses later announcing that the character was to become a permanent addition to the soap.However, viewers have since become distracted by Ravi's handsome looks, with many taking to social media to share their love for hunky new star Aaron Thiara.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setOne said: "He's hot.

KYLIE Minogue has broken her silence after backlash from fans over her appearance in the Neighbours finale. The Channel 5 soap has come to an end after nearly four decades on screen. Kylie flew from London to her hometown of Melbourne to film scenes with her onscreen husband Jason Donavon for the finale.

Neighbours star has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about their offscreen relationship. Last week was met with a lot of tears for Neighbours fans as the show debuted its last ever episodes on Friday.Express.co.uk asked Alan what he will miss about the Neighbours set and he left a very heartwarming tribute for his closest colleague.Alan revealed: "Working relationships I think more than anything."I mean, besides Jackie Woodburn, of course, she’s the best, most dearest friend and we have loved working together."We have such a great onscreen and offscreen relationship."The crew and that cast were one big family, we just laughed all day and we all looked out for each other."We will stay in contact but it will never be the same."We will never see each other anywhere near as much as we used to."Alan also discussed how he feels about parting with his Doctor Karl persona."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 Alyce Platt in their brand new duet, Sorry Is The Word.Speaking about the track, he said: "Like a lot of songs, 'Sorry Is The Word' came from my own life experience."I have learnt over time that pride and an inability to accept blame and apologise is responsible for so much heartache and missed opportunities."Alan was excited to be returning to

Neighbours fans have asked Karl Kennedy star Alan Fletcher to join EastEnders, after the actor posed for a photograph behind the famous Queen Vic bar.Australian soap Neighbours recently came to an end after 37 years, leaving fans in tears following an emotional finale that saw stars including Guy Pearce and Kylie Minogue bid farewell to the beloved programme.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans beg for reboot as final episode attracts three million viewersIn the days since, Alan Fletcher has visited the UK and shared a sweet snap behind the bar of the Queen Vic pub on the EastEnders set.Smiling for the camera, the actor jokingly captioned the post: "Tried out for a new job at my favourite local @bbceastenders #theVic (didn't get the gig). "Fans went wild for the post, with some asking for his Neighbours character Dr Karl Kennedy to move to Albert Square and take over ownership of a GP practice - or even the Queen Vic Pub itself.One commented: "They missed a trick here.

This Morning, Fletcher revealed that he had lost all of his trademark grey hair due to alopecia areata. Reassuring fans that he now finds his new look "fun", the actor admitted that producers of the show initially tried to hide his diagnosis of the autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss by claiming his character Dr Kennedy had a dodgy hair product fail. Away from the soap, using his social media accounts, Fletcher explained that alopecia was the root cause of his "patchy hair loss".

Neighbours star Alan Fletcher, who played Dr Karl Kennedy in the soap for 28 years, has said he is "thinking of going into medicine" in real life after the show's finale. The long-running Australian soap, which aired on Channel 5 in the UK and focused on the fictional characters living on Ramsay Street, ended on Friday 29 July after 37 years on air. Alan was one of the longest-serving and most-loved cast members on the show, having played Dr.

Former Neighbours star Nicola Charles has slammed the soap’s star-studded final episode as “unwatchable” amid claims she wasn’t invited back due to her stance on Covid-19 vaccinations.

hair loss, affected the 65-year-old suddenly beginning with "patchy hair loss" before the star decided to shave off not only his beard but his head hair too. Due to the drastic change in his appearance, producers of Neighbours had to quickly come up with a storyline for Dr Kennedy, blaming his hair loss on a "dodgy hair product". Addressing his bald look to some concerned viewers who reached out to the star asking if he was in good health, Fletcher reassured viewers that he finds his new look "fun" and overall is "fit and well".

husband Karl (played by Alan Fletcher) are some of Neighbours' longest-serving characters. They quickly became Ramsay Street favourites - but their marriage had some tough times over the years. While they are happily married (again) now, Karl's affairs with Sarah and later Izzy split the couple up.

Neighbours and is one of the longest-running actors on the soap.The Doctor Karl Kennedy star has spoken to Express.co.uk about what he will miss about the show now it's no longer being made.Neighbours premieres its final episode this evening after 37 years, due to Channel 5 axing the show.Filming ended in June and Express.co.uk caught up with Alan to ask him what he would miss the most on set.He said: "Working relationships I think more than anything."I mean, besides Jackie Woodburn of course she’s the best, most dearest friend and we have loved working together."We have such a great onscreen and offscreen relationship."But the friendships, the laughter.The crew and that cast were one big family, we just laughed all day and we all looked out for each other."He continued: "We will stay in contact but it will never be the same."We will never see each other anywhere near as much as we used to."Alan also shared an insight of what to expect on this evenings final episode.He remarked: "There's so many characters that are coming back from the past."So people are going to be spellbound by it, it's going to be incredible."Even for those who stopped watching the show, it's a wonderful opportunity for them to come back from an astounding point of view because they will see the characters they remember."Having played Doctor Karl for over 27 years, Express.co.uk asked the actor if he will feel a void in his life as the show discontinues.He replied: "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."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