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READ NEXT: Neighbours Toadie star's life - forgotten roles, huge weight loss and Big Brother stintNow with her exit confirmed as we wave goodbye to the residents of Ramsay Street we take a look at her life as an Australian icon.While she became best known as kind-hearted mum Susan, things could have been very different for Jackie as she originally tried out for the role of Pippa Ross on rival soap Home And Away.Luckily for fans of Neighbours her efforts didn't work out when in 1990 the original star who played Pippa quit the show leaving producers searching for a replacement.Several rounds of auditions got underway with Jackie making the final two alongside rival Debra Lawrance.Debra previously said of the process: "We were, and still are, very dear friends. She and I were short-listed together and after our call back audition we caught up for coffee.

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 ends this week.But the friendships formed on set have kept breakout stars such as Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan – who reprise their ­famous roles for the farewell ­episodes – grounded according to Ramsay Street royalty Alan Fletcher.The 65-year-old, who has played Dr Karl Kennedy for 28 years, says: “Almost everybody who was asked to, came back.READ MORE: Neighbours viewers concerned ending will be a 'let down' as last ever episode looms“It’s such a family atmosphere that everybody who has been on it is filled with gratitude for what the show gave them.“Kylie’s never forgotten that, Jason’s never stopped talking about it and Guy Pearce – a big film star – was very happy to come back.“He’s the same guy I remember – a wonderful bloke – and he did a substantial storyline for us.“Guy was saying to me he was in touch with Kylie and Jason, and they were discussing it as friends about coming back.“People honour the show no matter how big a star they become.“The relationship between the cast has always been so strong.

coming to an end. Plenty of big Hollywood names have starred in the show since its first episode was broadcast back in It was recently announced that a host of the show's most famous alumni would return for the final few episodes.

HE may have played nice guy Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours for 37 years, but Alan Fletcher has confessed that initially, the fame turned him into a monster. The Aussie actor was forced to turn to therapy to get him through.

Neighbours actors Stefan Dennis and Alan Fletcher have teased how the long-running Australian soap is set to end. Fans were left devastated earlier this year when it was announced the iconic soap was being axed after 37 years on screen.And while loyal viewers were heartbroken over the news, the same could be said for the cast who have been forced to say goodbye to Ramsay Street.READ MORE: Neighbours rich list - Hollywood elite, billionaire and bigger fortune than KylieStefan made his first appearance as ruthless businessman Paul Robinson in the soap's very first episode in 1985 and has promised the ending is going to be "very happy."The Aussie actor, 61, revealed: "It's going to be very happy.

Home and Away.Courtney joined the cast of the Australian soap in 2018 before departing to pursue other ventures in 2022.She’s brought many dramatic storylines to Summer Bay, including her horrifying showdown with sinister Tommy, being kidnapped by Ross and facing the challenges of being diagnosed with tetanus.READ MORE: Neighbours' Alan Fletcher tears up as he discusses emotional end to iconic soapThe brunette stunner even snagged a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent for her portrayal of Bella.Since her departure from the soap, Courtney has stunned fans with her next career moves.From steamy music video scenes to a surprising art career, Daily Star have taken a look inside the Australian actress' life after her dramatic soap exit.Playing troubled character Bella on the Aussie soap has seen the star portray a series of disruptive and divisive storylines throughout her four-year tenure.Her character is often seen lashing out and causing trouble after the trauma she endured since her horrifying showdown with sinister Tommy.But star Courtney has now admitted she finds it a chore when some fans can’t separate her from her alter ego and send her abuse online.She told Metro.co.uk: “I was thinking about this the other day. I try not to dabble in fan feedback for I have a whole life separate to Bels.“However, when I have spontaneously dabbled in reading comments, I find many fans are frustrated by Bel.“Fair enough, she can be an absolute brat.

Naga Munchetty was left unimpressed as her BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt interrupted their guest live on air.The dynamic duo were back on television screens on Friday (July 15) morning to wake up the nation with the latest headlines.They welcomed Neighbours legend Alan Fletcher onto the famous red sofa to discuss the upcoming finale of the Australian soap.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty hits back after troll brutally brands her a 'w****r'With the show ending this month, Naga and Charlie were keen to look back on his time working on the show as fan favourite Karl Kennedy.However, before they could delve into his time on Neighbours, Alan reminisced about his first job in the shearing sheds of Western Australia.And in doing so, Alan began to sing the jingle he and his colleagues used to do while working away.The Neighbours star didn’t miss a beat as he replied: “Click, Click Goes the Shears we used to sing."But before he could continue, Charlie jokingly cut him off: "I think we’ve heard enough of that one!"Alan and Charlie shared a giggle, but Naga was keen to hear more, as she hit back: "No, I was enjoying it!"The moment came as Naga and Charlie heard the latest from weather reporter Matt Taylor who warned of the imminent heatwave and scorching temperatures set to grip the country.“You know what, Matt, if you wanted advice to keep cool… you’d turn to Australia, wouldn’t you?” Naga teed up.“They’re better fixed really so they should have some good advice, yes,” Matt replied.Naga continued: “If you wanted advice and wanted to ask someone from Down Under, say, Dr Karl Kennedy, what would you ask him?”“Well, a doctor isn’t it? So I can ask him anything…” Matt replied.

NEIGHBOURS legend Alan Fletcher has slammed reality shows and vowed to avoid tawdry celebrity versions when the soap ends next month. The actor, 65, is looking for new roles after playing Doctor Karl Kennedy on the Australian soap since 1994.

Neighbours for over 27 years, with the soap's final episodes airing in August.The actor has now spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about former Neighbours star Margot Robbie's farewell present to the cast and crew on their final day on set.Hollywood star Margot started her career on Neighbours, playing Donna Freedman, similar to other big stars including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.As the show wrapped up for the final time after 37 years earlier this month, Margot made sure to leave a present for her former colleagues.Speaking to Express.co.uk, Alan revealed: "She sent 37 bottles of champagne to the cast and crew on the last day."It was one for every year the show was on air.She's just a sweetheart."There's so many people that have gone through Neighbours, even people you don't necessarily think about that have had fantastically successful careers in the United States."It's been a wonderful training ground for people."I was very happy just to be there and watch everyone come through and work with them.

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay looked utterly unrecognisable in a throwback snap taken a quarter of a century ago.The star is used to appearing on the iconic red sofa alongside the likes of Sally Nugent and Carol Kirkwood, and tends to rock smart suits and ties for his time on the show.But in the snap shared with his Twitter followers, Jon looked completely different in a dark green fleece and a cheeky grin, as he posed alongside Neighbours stars on the Ramsay Street set.In one snap, Jon could be seen posing alongside Jackie Woodburne, who plays Susan Kennedy, and Alan Fletcher, who plays Dr Karl Kennedy.Jon stood with his hands in the pockets of a pair of black slacks as he grinned at the camera, wearing his brunette hair buzzed a little closer to his head than he does in the present day.The star added a backpack to his ensemble and wore his shirt open at the collar while grinning open-mouthed in another snap, taken aback by being on the Neighbours set.Jon wrote alongside his snaps: “Loving the #Neighbours nostalgia on @BBCBreakfast. This is me backpacking in Melbourne 25 years ago and bumping into the *actual* Kennedys filming on the *actual* Ramsay Street!”Fans simply couldn’t get over how different Jon looked in the pictures, with one writing: “You look sooo young… and a bit Australian! I can see you with a surfboard under your arm (on a sunnier day!).”Another added: “Amazing pic!”“You don’t age!” added someone else, while a fourth said: “Quality! You look so excited!”Another social media user said: “Amazing Jon.

Neighbours icon Alan Fletcher has revealed via the soap's official Twitter channel that he has alopecia. The popular actor, 65, has played Erinsborough medic, Dr Karl Kennedy, since 1994 and usually sports some face fur to go with his grey hair.But eagle-eyed soap fans have recently spotted that Karl has been completely bald on screen, with his character wearing a flat cap in all of his scenes, and it has been referred to in the script.

Neighbours star Alan Fletcher was forced to address concerns about his health after he appeared in a recent episode with a shaved head.The 65 year old explained that he was "fit and healthy" and the cause of his hair loss was due to alopecia areata - an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. In a video shared to the official Twitter account for the soap Neighbours, which is set to come to an end this summer, Alan spoke of his health after receiving worried messages from fans.

NEIGHBOURS star Alan Fletcher has broken his silence after sparking health concerns after appearing with a shaved head. The actor was forced to reassure his fans that he was OK in a Twitter video after he debuted his new look during an episode.

IT'S the Australian soap with whacky storylines that have kept Brits on the edge of their seats for the past 37 years. But now it's coming to an end in June after discussions with Channel 5 broke down and the production team failed to find a new home for the beloved soap. Neighbours served as a springboard for many of the famous faces we know and love today in the world of TV, film and music.

Neighbours, after Karl hides a huge lie from his wife this week.Karl has recently invested a huge amount of money, but has hidden the scheme from Susan.Anxious about lying to Susan, will she find out? And how will this affect their relationship when she does discover the truth?It is yet another twist and turn for the couple, who have become one of Neighbours' most iconic soap couples - taking viewers on the ups and downs of their family and love lives.Away from Ramsay Street, Karl Kennedy actor Alan Fletcher has led an equally interesting life away from the soap - from marrying his famous wife to an incredible music career.Neighbours would not be complete with Karl and Susan Kennedy - but many viewers may not know that Alan also had another role on the soap in the eighties.In 1987, he also starred as a boxer called Greg Cooper, who worked in the garage owned by Robinson family patriarch Jim.It was one of the actor's first roles after appearing in 1982's Cop Shop, TV series The Love Boat and films including Mercy Mission.However in 1994, he and Susan Kennedy actress Jackie Woodburne arrived on Ramsay Street - where they have continued to delight viewers ever since.Between numerous affairs, their hilarious bedroom antics and being the parent figures to residents in Erinsborough (and viewers at home), the couple have become one of the soap's most iconic couples.Alan and Jackie also have a close bond off-set too, having worked together prior to appearing on Neighbours, recalling their first day on set to Daily Star, saying: "Alan [Fletcher] and I knew each other, we'd worked together before, but it was the first time that the five of us had shared a scene together and there was just this beautiful, instant connection and

Neighbours has been canned after almost 40 years on our telly screens.

SHANE WARNE was arguably cricket's greatest spin bowler and one of the most charismatic sport stars in the world. Today, Australian cricketer Shane Warne died from a suspected heart attack on the tropical island Koh Samui, Thailand, at the age of 52.

NEIGHBOURS legend Alan Fletcher has confirmed former stars WILL be returning for an "extraordinary" finale as the soap comes to an end. The actor teased a string of returns as it was announced the long-running Australian show would screen its final episode later this year.

THIS Morning viewers panicked today as the show kicked off later than usual. Loyal fans were annoyed when they turned on ITV at 10am and saw the news instead of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

NEIGHBOURS legend Alan Fletcher looked completely different to Dr Karl Kennedy today as he spoke about the Channel 5 soap being axed. Alan is a fan favourite on the hit soap as Dr Karl, alongide Jackie Woodburne as wife Susan Kennedy, and he looked downcast as he discussed filming their final episodes together after 27 years on screen.