Karl Kennedy: Last News

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.

Neighbours fans have been left fuming after finding out that some scenes were cut from the season finale. The iconic Australian show wrapped up on Friday night, where fans saw some touching scenes such as a speech from fan favourite Karl..However in the episode that was aired in Australia included a video message from Sky Mangel as well as a touching scene where Dr Karl Kennedy told Toadie that he was a son to him but British fans didn't get to see these touching moments. READ MORE: Ex-Neighbours soap star savages star-studded finale as ‘unwatchable’ Another scene where Beth Brennan mentioned her son Ned Willis was also cut.Explaining the reason, Herbison said that the finale was 'always intended as a one-hour special' but the Australian channel Network 10 decided to give them a 90 minute episode to wrap things up.He said: “As you can imagine, with so much story at play, there was a lot of material left on the floor."There is easily another 15 minutes of unseen footage in the last episode, including the video messages.“Perhaps one day we can do a special cut and cover such important questions as – how did that street party come together so quickly?”Neighbour has been a popular Australian soap for 37 years.Fans have been left begging for a reboot of the soap after its final episode saw over 3 million viewers tune in to say goodbye.The grand finale saw past stars returning to the soap including Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce as the residents of Ramsay Street said a fond farewell to Erinsborough.The same episodes in Australia aired on Thursday and drew the biggest ratings in over a decade.UK ratings enjoyed an average of 2.6 million viewers, hitting a peak of 2.9 million.

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.

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

Vivienne Kelly Margot Robbie, Delta Goodrem, Jesse Spencer, Kym Valentine and Carla Bonner will appear in the final episode of “Neighbours” on Thursday.Robbie featured in the long-running Aussie soap from 2008 to 2011 as Donna Freedman and has since gone on to star in massive Hollywood films including “The Wolf of Wallstreet”, “I, Tonya” and “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”.Network 10 said Robbie’s return to “Neighbours” will be a “small cameo role”.ARIA Award-winning Delta Goodrem will also return to say goodbye to the show.Goodrem was originally on the show from 2002 to 2003 as Nina Tucker. The show helped launch her mainstream music career, when she performed the debut single from “Innocent Eyes”, “Born To Try” in an episode.

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.

Neighbours fans are convinced they've worked out how the Australian soap opera will end this week.Susan (Jackie Woodburne) and Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) were left gobsmacked during Tuesday's episode of the Channel 5 show as they noticed all their fellow Ramsay Street residents have put their houses up for sale."What on earth?", exclaimed Susan, hoping her husband could provide some answers.READ MORE: Neighbours fans 'in tears' at surprise flashback scenes as soap begins final weekChloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly) returned from Adelaide last week, deciding to put No.24 on the market, which led to the return of Paige Brennan (Olympia Valance), who is now operating as an estate agent.Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) has also followed suit, as she and Glen Donnelly (Richard Huggett) have decided to buy and move to River Bend.Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) come to the realisation that wife-to-be Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) was struggling with the thought of living on a street filled with memories of the past and therefore made a decision to sell up.Wendy Rodwell (Candice Leask), meanwhile, decided that, despite her family having just moved into the street, that she would also put her house on the market.Elsewhere, David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) took a leap of faith, as they decided to leave Erinsborough and start a new life in New York, and Nicolette Stone (Charlotte Chimes) agreed to join them.Unhappy fans are now convinced the award-winning continuing drama will end with everyone simply moving away from Ramsay Street.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Very vocally not a fan of the idea of an everyone moves away ending."Another added: "Aww all these for sale signs is making me feel

Neighbours icon Natalie Bassingthwaighte is just one of the huge names returning to the soap ahead of its finale this week.The 46-year-old actress made her debut as blonde bombshell Izzy Hoyland back in 2003.She left the soap in 2006 but made a brief return to film a few episodes set in London in 2007.READ MORE: Margot Robbie's Neighbours return confirmed for 'fulfilling' star-studded finaleThe TV star again reprised the role for a guest appearance in 2018 and now again in 2022 for the serial drama's final episodes.With Izzy's new relationship with her ex-lover Karl Kennedy's (Alan Fletcher) son Mal Kennedy (Benjamin McNair) set to tear about the family, Daily Star has taken a look into Natalie's life away from the show.Natalie's first television role as an actress was in a 1998 episode of the hospital-based drama series All Saints.However, she rose to prominence in 2003 as Izzy in Neighbours, which earned her three nominations.The actress left the soap three years later and in 2008 she made her debut as a television presenter hosting So You Think You Can Dance Australia for its first three seasons, which earned her another three Logie Award nominations.From 2011 until 2014, Natalie was a judge and mentor on The X Factor Australia and briefly joined The X Factor New Zealand in 2015. In 2017, she became a contestant on the third season of the reality series I'm a Celebrity...

Neighbours fans were recently delighted to find out that Malcolm Kennedy was returning to Erinsborough for the soap's final episodes.However, shock and surprise was in store after it was revealed that Malcolm had a new girlfriend - and it was his dad's ex Izzy Hoyland.Even as the finale approaches, Neighbours is still full of surprises - and many fans are wondering if they will also see Malcolm's brother and sister make a return to Ramsay Street too.READ NEXT: Neighbours star April Rose Pengilly's famous dad - and huge rock band you know him fromThe Kennedys became instant fan favourites since they arrived in 1994 - with the stars playing the Kennedy kids leading busy lives away from the soap in the years since.As viewers prepare to get their tissues as the ready, Daily Star takes a look at where the Kennedy kids are now.Kym Valentine rose to fame as Karl and Susan's daughter Libby Kennedy - fast becoming a fan favourite in the soap.During her time in Erinsborough, she was caught up in a love triangle with boyfriend Darren Starke, as well as leaving viewers heartbroken following the death of her husband Drew Kirk.However, Kym decided to leave the soap over 10 years later in 2004, after reportedly wanting to return to the theatre stage.She has made a number of return appearances in Neighbours since then, including her failed rekindled romance with Darren Starke, marriage to Daniel Fitzgerald and surrogate pregnancy storyline.She later departed the soap in 2010, before making a guest appearance in 2014 to celebrate 20 years of on-screen parents Karl and Susan Kennedy.The star had a number of health battles during her time on the soap, including in 2008 after she contracted pneumonia and one year later, when she suffered a

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.

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.

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.

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.

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ITV Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has shared her traumatic experience of childhood in a searingly honest social media post. To mark eating disorders awareness week, the soap actress has shared all. Gemma has been supported by fans as she recalled her life through childhood and teenage years.

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