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Viewers of Neighbours were left in tears as they watched the final episode of the soap. It was announced in February that Channel 5 would drop the long-running soap from its line-up and doubts were quickly cast over whether the show's producers Fremantle Media would be able to secure a replacement broadcaster.

Neighbours fans are elated after the Australian soap confirmed one of its fan favourite characters would be returning after 15 years.

Neighbours, the returning soap that has been playing elsewhere (Channel 5 and previously the BBC in the UK, has been released by its new home – streamer Freevee.The series will return to screens on 18 September, with new episodes releasing daily, Monday-Thursday, at 7 a.m. BST, on Amazon Freevee in the UK and the U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Chernin Entertainment is the latest media company to undergo a round of layoffs.

Australian soaps have undeniably produced some international superstars over the years.Two of the biggest successes are clearly Neighbours alumni Kylie Minogue (who played Charlene) – the highest-selling Australian recording artist of all time, with more than 80 million albums sold worldwide – and Margot Robbie (Donna), star of the runaway movie success Barbie, that's broken 17 box office records to date. But other notable stars who've gone from Aussie soapland to bigger things include Home and Away's Ryan Kwanten (who played Vinnie), Isla Fisher (Shannon) and Chris Hemsworth (Kim) as well as Neighbours' Jason Donovan (Scott), Guy Pearce (Mike) and Jesse Spencer (Billy).

Naman Ramachandran Amazon Freevee has unveiled the first trailer for the new chapter of long-running Australian soap “Neighbours.” The continuation of the series – about the lives, loves and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourne – will pick up two years after the finale in 2022. “Neighbours” ran for more than three decades and nearly 9,000 episodes before being canceled in 2022 when the show’s primary funder, U.K.’s Channel 5, pulled out. Freevee then picked up the rights from “Neighbours” producer and distributor Fremantle.

After the supposed 'series finale' aired in late July 2022, it was announced this week that a series relaunch was in order.  

During his time on Australian soap, Neighbours, Mark Little played the iconic Joe Mangal, who had a relatively clean-cut appearance.  In contrast to his character, who had short dark hair and no facial hair, the 63 year old appeared unrecognisable in a recent TV appearance. Speaking on the BBC's cricket talk show, View from the Boundary in the UK, Mark had a considerably more rugged appearance with wavy long grey hair and a new bushy beard. After resurfacing on TV over the weekend, the Brisbane-born soap star, who now lives in Wales, was compared to the likes of Top Gear's James May, and even former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

Neighbours fans can officially get excited as some more soap favourites will officially be returning to the revived show, set to premiere later this year. Fans of the long-running Aussie soap were left devastated when it was announced in February 2022 that Neighbours was coming to an end after a 37-year run, with a tear-jerking final episode aired on Channel 5 later that year.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Ramsay Street is gearing up to welcome a few more familiar faces. Seven long-time characters are joining Amazon Freevee’s continuation of Australian soap “Neighbours.” The new additions include Annie Jones (as Jane Harris), Rebekah Elmaloglou (as Terese Willis), Georgie Stone (as Mackenzie Hargreaves) and Tim Kano (as Leo Tanaka). All cast members will return as series regulars. Meanwhile, those returning in guest roles are Ian Smith (as Harold Bishop), April Rose Pengilly (as Chloe Brennan) and Melissa Bell (as Lucy Robinson). They will be joined by “Neighbours” stalwarts Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney and Jackie Woodburne, who were previously announced.

A man 'brazenly' drove his car away from court just moments after being banned from the roads.

After 37 years on our screens, Neighbours has closed out its final moments with emotional reunions, a joyful wedding and a nostalgic tribute to past and present stars. The much loved Australian soap ended with a double-episode special on Friday (July 29) which featured star-studded cameos from Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Margot Robbie and singer Natalie Imbruglia.

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.

Relatives of McLachlan’s character will be returning. Henry’s sister Charlene, played by Kylie Minogue and his stepfather Harold Bishop, played by Ian Smith, are confirmed to be in the final episode.

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.

Actress Margot Robbie is to return for the final instalment of Neighbours. The star, 32, joined the Australian soap opera in 2008 as Donna Freedman and stayed for a three-year stint on the programme.

The Chase fans were distracted by a celebrity lookalike on the hit ITV quiz show on Thursday night (July 14). Laurence, Tracey, Hayley and Anthony were up against Anne Hegerty, aka The Governess, for a chance of winning a big slice of cash. Laurence, from Suffolk, was up first and stormed through to the final round after an impressive performance in his cash builder.

It’s official, Neighbours fans will bid goodbye to Ramsay Street for the final time on Friday July 29th, as Channel 5 airs the last ever episode of the popular Aussie soap. The iconic show that treated us to swoon worthy romances from Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue, plummeted Hollywood actor Guy Pearce to stardom and introduced the world to other celebrity favourites such as singer Delta Goodrem and House MD actor Jesse Spencer will finally bow out after more than 37 years of captivating audiences around the world.

UPDATED: It appears unlikely that at least one of two CBS Media Ventures-distributed syndicated daytime talk shows, The Doctors and Daily MailTV, will continue beyond this season. We hear CBS employees were told today that both shows hailing from Jay McGraw’s Stage 29 Prods., are facing a possible end. There is conflicting information but we also hear there have been no official cancellations.

EXCLUSIVE: There will be no new seasons for the The Doctors and Daily MailTV. Deadline has learned the syndicated talk shows, which are distributed by CBS Media Ventures and hail from Jay McGraw’s Stage 29 Prods., were apparently informed earlier today about their fate.

Neighbours fans have been dealt another blow as programme makers claims it is now set to been axed for good.

Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.The government then announced yesterday (Wednesday August 4) that “short term” visa-free travel without work permits will be allowed for musicians and performers in 19 European countries, while talks are ongoing with the remaining nations.However, the music industry are angry at their attitude – arguing that much more still needs to be done.

Former The Doctors host Dr. Ian Smith is taking a diagnostic approach to endemic “racial discrimination and retaliation” issues with the syndicated series from ViacomCBS and the Dr. Phil McGraw’s production company. This comes after CBS boss George Cheeks supposedly told a fired Dr. Smith earlier this year that the situation should’ve “never happened.” and would “be investigated ASAP.”

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports scene.As originally reported by Kotaku Australia, the head commissioner of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) Ian Smith revealed the news during an interview on YouTube.Speaking with YouTuber slash32, Smith detailed an ongoing investigation involving “a relatively small but significant group of players over a long period of time, organising match fixing in North American MDL”.Smith elaborates on the type of fixing: “It’s what I would describe as

drug dealers have been jailed for seven and a half years after being targeted by cops in a covert operation. Gavin Kirkaldy, 30, from Dunfermline, and Ian Smith, 51, from Liverpool, were watched by officers swapping a bag containing two kilograms of high purity cocaine in a pub car park in East Kilbride on November 6 last year.

LeAnn Rimes sat down with Dr. Ian Smith on “The Doctors” to further discuss her ongoing issues with psoriasis.

The Unspoken” — a fictional private-eye mystery out Oct. 1 — is already #1 on Kindle.So Smith says he was surprised when he got the call on a Friday afternoon asking him if he wanted to return to “The Doctors,” which moved from LA to a studio in Stamford, Ct.

When it comes to sanitizer, masks and social distancing, even adults can become overwhelmed. So if you’re one of many parents worried about sending your kids off to school this fall, hoping they’ll abide by all new rules, Dr. Ian Smith has health tips that will help ease your nerves.

Daytime talkshow “The Doctors” is getting a makeover, including foregoing co-hosts.