Innholdsfortegnelse for May 7, 2015 i TV Soap

Confessions, secrets and lies it’s all coming up on The Bold and the Beautiful when Deacon declares his undying love for Brooke – despite his engagement to Quinn. And will Maya finally reveal to Rick the secret she’s been hiding from him before it’s too late? We catch up with Neighbours veteran Stefan Dennis as he celebrates the show’s milestone 30th birthday. We also chat with the hot and handsome Game of Thrones star Kit Harington about his latest movie role and his views on romance. There’s lots happening on our local dramas – Home and Away and Wentworth have plenty of surprises in store. Plus Wonderland’s…

When Nicole proclaims that Maya is really her older brother Myron, her “sister” immediately denies it. Nicole then reminds Maya that their grandfather’s name was Myron (who her older brother was named after) but Maya answers that they never had an older brother. Nicole (Reign Edwards) isn’t about to let up on the subject, so Maya (Karla Mosley) rationalises that her little sister has a hazy memory, on tense upcoming episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful. After all, there is a big age gap between them so they didn’t grow up as close siblings together. Maya remarks that she left the family home when Nicole was still a little girl. Nicole also mentions that at family weddings and reunions, everyone seemed so awkward whenever the subject of Maya was…

Kelly Andrews knows that she’s in for a fight, now that a recovered Phyllis is back on the scene and ready to reclaim her place in Jack’s heart. Far from being threatened by her love rival’s return, Kelly stands up and declares her intentions when she insists that Jack choose which woman he wants. Demanding that Jack (Peter Bergman) tell Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) about their relationship, Kelly (Cady McClain) warns that she’ll walk away from him unless he’s truthful. However, it is Kelly who’s suddenly caught off-guard when Jack answers by spontaneously kissing her! As Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Avery (Jessica Collins) join the chorus to persuade Jack to make his final choice, Kelly gets assurance from Billy (Burgess Jenkins) that she’s in with a strong chance at snagging his…

Sonny learns that Will hasn’t been the only person having an affair – as Adrienne confesses to her son that she has become intimately involved with Lucas. Sonny (Freddie Smith) finds it hard to fathom that his mother and father in-law have become intimate in upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives . Adrienne (Judi Evans) explains that she was in terrible pain over Justin (Wally Kurth) cheating on her with Elsa. Lucas has been a supportive friend and it soon develops into something more between them. Adrienne pleads with her son not to judge her as harshly as he has Will (who cheated with Paul). Stefano (Joseph Mascolo) comes up with a new plan to torment the Bradys and makes Will the unsuspecting target. He suggests to Chad…

Leah is facing a difficult struggle as she tries to put her life back together after the accident. When Leah (Ada Nicodemou) was left comatose following the sickening bus crash, many in Summer Bay feared she wouldn’t survive her injuries. Miraculously, Leah overcame her life-threatening condition and finally returned home, where she was reunited with an ecstatic VJ (Matt Little) and Zac (Charlie Clausen). But slipping back into her old life has not been easy so far. When Leah struggles to cope with the stress, Zac throws her an impromptu home “picnic” spread out on the carpet, which elicits a spontaneous declaration of love from Leah – the first time she’s said the “L” word to Zac. Things are looking up, until Leah discovers Matt’s (Alec Snow) drinking problem and…

With Tom and Sasha’s wedding fast approaching, it’s time for the happy couple to embark on their respective bucks’ night and hens’ party – what could possibly go wrong? Well, just about everything. In dramatic upcoming episodes of Wonderland , Tom’s (Michael Dorman) and Sasha’s (Simone Kessell) festivities are so disastrous that the wedding might be called off. Although reluctant to lock in an official date and time, Sasha sees how much it means to Tom and finally relents, although her enthusiasm doesn’t come close to matching Tom’s. Her reticence doesn’t escape Steve (Tim Ross) and Dani’s (Jessica Tovey) attention, and they can’t help but wonder if Tom is headed for heartbreak once again. They’re right to be worried, as a visit from Liam (Sandy Winton) reminds…

Liz faces a heartbreaking battle as she tries to stop her troubled daughter, Sophie, from following in her mother’s footsteps on Wentworth in coming weeks. Liz (Celia Ireland) and Sophie (Edwina Samuels) have never had a close relationship – Liz’s battle with alcoholism has been the root cause of most of their ongoing problems – however, they’ve been trying to form a stronger bond. But when Liz begins to worry that Sophie is developing a serious habit with the bottle, she’s desperate to help. She may not have been a very good mother for most of her daughter’s life, but she’ll do whatever she can to stop her daughter making the same mistakes she has. Liz tries calling Sophie, however, there’s no answer. A frantic Liz…

Taurus April 21 to May 21 A personal crusade shifts your focus. Revolutionary Mars releases those shackles and transforms you into a champion of the underdog. Channing Tatum (pictured) finds like-minded souls gravitate towards him this month. The upside of change is a break from routine. The downside is keeping up physically. Pace yourself. Gemini May 22 to June 21 Disappointment has dogged you but hope shimmers on the horizon. Sun in the psychological sector puts past problems in perspective and promotes planning. Cancer June 22 to July 23 Real-world issues require attention. Your dreamy outlook paints pretty pictures, but ultimately sets you up for disappointment. Inner strength is your ace card. Leo July 24 to August 23 You are jaded but refuse to throw in the towel. A never-say-die…

WIN A BOOK PACK Thanks to Allen & Unwin, five lucky TV SOAP readers will win a book pack valued at $79.96 each. That’s a total prize value of $399.80 Included in the pack are the titles The Guy the Girl, the Artist and his Ex, The Last Place, Every Move and Resonance. In The Guy the Girl, the Artist and his Ex by Gabrielle Williams, four lives collide when one of the world’s most famous paintings is stolen. It’s a mystery that has the nation talking, but while Picasso’s Weeping Woman might be gone from the walls of the National Gallery, in other parts of the city, the controversial painting’s presence is being felt by Guy, Rafi, Luke and Penny – for very different reasons. In The Last Place…

Justine Clarke and Indiana Evans are joining Nine drama House Husbands. Clarke (The Time of Our Lives) and Evans (Home and Away) will feature in season four of the popular local drama, which began filming in Melbourne recently. Clarke’s character will feature as “hot-headed tuckshop lady” Eve, who competes with the catering business run by Kane (Gyton Grantley). Evans, meanwhile, will play Tash, a single mother new to Melbourne, who is set to spark a tumultuous love triangle. Other newcomers include Akos Armont (Janet King) as the “charming and ambitious Dr Saxon, whose presence creates tension within the hospital”, and Jane Kennedy (The Panel) as Belinda, the director of medical services. Also returning for season four are Gary Sweet, Firass Dirani, Rhys Muldoon, Julia Morris, Natalie Saleeba, Darren McMullen and…

Former Home and Away bad boy Stephen Peacocke has landed another Hollywood film role. The 33-year-old Aussie actor, who filmed his final scenes as Summer Bay’s Brax late last year, will feature in the upcoming film Me Before You. Starring Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones, Me Before You is based on a best-selling novel by Jojo Moyes about a young woman who falls in love with a man who has been left paralysed after a motorcycle accident. Peacocke’s character, Nathan, is the injured man’s nurse.…

Throughout her love affair with Devon, Hilary has maintained that she can’t keep betraying her husband Neil (and Devon’s father!) and they have to end their liaison for everyone’s sake, especially now that Neil is blind. Following their recent New York trip, the rumour mill is running hot on tense upcoming episodes of The Young and The Restless, with suggestions that an increasingly ill Hilary (Mishael Morgan) is pregnant and the prospect of potential fatherhood thrills Devon (Bryton James), who isn’t about to relinquish his sexy stepmother anytime soon. Despite Hilary’s denials that she’s expecting, a lovestruck Devon is quick to suggest that they maintain their affair without telling Neil (Kristoff St John) that they want to be together. With Cane (Daniel Goddard) also in the know, Devon is prepared…

Tyler knew that getting involved with Dimato would only mean trouble, and now his foray into the underworld is about to put Tyler and Paige in the firing line. In tense upcoming episodes of Neighbours , Tyler (Travis Burns) and Paige (Olympia Valance) are blackmailed into selling stolen car parts to pay off their debt to Dimato’s crime ring. Although Tyler is in a good mood as his relationship with Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) shows signs of hotting up, his day soon turns sour when Joey Dimato (Steven Sammut) shows up at the garage and tells Tyler he’s got a job for him later that night. Tyler knows he’s getting in way over his head, but he also knows it’s far too late to back out – he…

After a new blonde hue to flaunt during the cooler months? Avoid dramatic, platinum shades and aim for natural, perfectly weaved highlights, creamy shades and soft balayage styles. These stars are sure to inspire a look that’s just right for you, so what are you waiting for? Cameron Diaz Cameron has always looked like the quintessential natural Californian girl thanks to beach-blonde colours, a fit body and light tan. The newly married Mrs Benji Madden adds emphasis with light and dark hues to rock this look. Cat Deeley British TV presenter Cat pulls off the super popular balayage (a colouring technique applied by hand that adds depth and dimension to your hair) trend with ease. With naturally light brown hair, it provides a great base for soft buttery highlights. Sienna…

HOME AND AWAY Monday to Thursday at 7pm on SEVEN When Spencer came to Summer Bay, he was a runaway who thought that getting away from the fraught relationship with his parents would be the best thing for him. Since then, he’s been estranged from them. Now that his dad’s ill in hospital, he’s finally caved in to Chris’s demands to go and visit their parents. When the brothers return to the Bay, Spencer isolates himself from everyone until a concerned Roo gets him to admit that he’s been shaken by the unfinished business between him and his parents. Encouraged by Roo (Georgie Parker) to repair the relationship, Spencer (Andrew Morley) later drops a bombshell that he’s leaving town to move back home with his parents! Refusing Chris’s (Johnny Ruffo)…

EASTENDERS MONDAY-THURSDAY 6.15pm on UKTV A paralysed and cancer-stricken Stan Carter is now permanently hospitalised and while his family is committed to making his stay in the palliative care hospice as comfortable as possible, Stan remains focused on one objective, to marry Cora Cross before he dies. When he announces that he and Cora will be marrying in hospital the next day, the Carter family prepares for the impromptu nuptials, with Tina trying hard to heal the family rift. However, problems soon occur when a jealous Babe sees Stan’s emotional farewell to his Alzheimer’s-afflicted ex-wife Sylvie, and exposes the couple’s long-held secret to Cora. Instead of being put off, she is keen to proceed with the nuptials. As the ceremony begins, will Cora actually become the new Mrs Carter? As…

Many of the nominees for the Daytime Emmy Awards found out they were short-listed for the prestigious acting gong in all sorts of interesting ways. Gina Tognoni (Phyllis) from The Young and the Restless was home in New Jersey when she got word of her nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress. She immediately rang her mum. “She wouldn’t pick up the phone!” laughs Tognoni. “My mum is the biggest cheerleader of my life. Both my parents are,” she adds. Her fellow nominees include Alison Sweeney (ex Sami, Days of Our Lives) and Peggy McCay (Caroline, Days). McCay submitted the episode featuring Will and Sonny’s wedding, where Caroline spoke about two friends she knew long ago who were gay, and how the times have changed. “The whole episode of Will and Sonny’s…

I really enjoyed your terrific behind-the-scenes Downton Abbey story in a recent issue of TV SOAP. I have been addicted to this show since the very first episode and Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess is incredible. I would love the chance to be able to visit the place where the show is filmed, but for now, I will just watch it onscreen. I am so sad this show is coming to an end soon – I heard they had announced they had decided to wrap it up – as it’s the best program on TV and my absolute favourite. Thanks for a great read and please run more stories like this in future issues. K. Beadle Quakers Hill, NSW Delta’s return…

1 The 31-year-old Aussie actor beat his younger brother Liam, 25, for the role of Thor. 2 If the hunky Australian wasn’t an actor, he says he’d be a writer or a film director. 3 To play Thor, he was required to put on nine kilos of beefy brawn. 4 In 2010, Chris married Fast & Furious 6 actress Elsa Pataky, 38. They are now proud parents to two-year-old daughter India Rose, and twin boys Tristan and Sasha, one. 5 In 2014, People magazine named Chris the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in their annual poll. 6 When Chris is back in Australia, the Hemsworth family have settled for the coastal New South Wales town of Byron Bay as their home base, buying a $7 million property there…

British pop star Ed Sheeran recently filmed a cameo role on Seven’s Home and Away. Playing himself, Sheeran was spotted filming scenes with Marilyn (Emily Symons) at Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. He was then flown by seaplane to Home and Away’s studios to shoot his remaining scenes, which viewers can expect to see later this year. Of the experience, the singer told an online news site, “It’s an Australian institution. It’s always on in my local chip shop. “I got asked to do it and it sounded like it could be fun. I did Shortland Street in New Zealand as well and I’m sure if Emmerdale or EastEnders ever ask me in England, I’d do that as well. “I’ve got to a point where I really, really don’t…

Quinn is surprised when Rick calls and asks that she come to Forrester Creations as soon as possible. Quinn nervously asks if there is a problem, but Rick replies that he’d rather discuss his reasons in person. As Quinn (Rena Sofer) is heading over to the fashion house, Rick (Jacob Young) instructs Pam to cancel his appointment with Ivy about her jewellery line. Pam asks if the meeting should be rescheduled, but Rick surprises her with the answer that it won’t be necessary on upcoming episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful . Pam (Alley Mills) returns to her desk and she’s shocked when Quinn shows up. Pam orders Ms Fuller to leave at once or else she’ll summon security, but Quinn smiles that she has come…

Victor Newman is not a happy man. After months of placing his trust in Mariah, in the hope that she’d uncover the damaging secret buried in Sharon’s amnesiac brain, he’s just returned from a fruitless trip to Sweden based on Mariah’s claim that Nick isn’t Faith’s real father. As Victor (Eric Braeden) fumes over the wild goose chase, having discovered that Faith (Aly Lind) is indeed Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) child, he angrily accuses Mariah (Camryn Grimes) of leading him up the garden path with misinformation designed to distract him from her growing bond with Sharon (Sharon Case). Warning the girl that it’s a grave mistake to take sides with her mother, Victor ponders the DNA samples and results, confident that “Sharon is hiding something else”. When Summer (Hunter King) interrupts…

Theresa gets into arguments with several people in Salem, including her half-sister Eve (Kassie DePaiva) and pal Anne. Eve is angry with Theresa because she fears her sister’s plot to punish JJ (Casey Moss) could hurt Paige. Anne (Meredith Scott Lynn) doesn’t like that Theresa (Jen Lilley) has been neglecting her work at the hospital to spend time with Clint (Lucas Kerr) on upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives. He takes advantage of the situation and suggests that Theresa leave Salem with him and fly overseas. Theresa realises that she is putting her parole in jeopardy, but with so many people angry at her in Salem, an emotionally vulnerable Theresa doesn’t feel like ever returning to the US. Unfortunately, it isn’t until Clint takes her away to Europe that…

Ash and Kyle’s drug-smuggling was meant to ensure Brax’s safety, but their dodgy dealings could be about to place their own futures in jeopardy. In tense upcoming episodes of Home and Away , police officer Kat (Pia Miller) suspects Ash (George Mason) and Kyle (Nic Westaway) are up to no good – but will she discover the truth about their deception before it’s too late? As Ash struggles to mend bridges with his sister Billie (Tessa De Josselin) – a job that’ll be easier said than done following Dean’s violent death – he’s also got the question of how to help Brax (Steve Peacocke) on his mind. Following a chilling threat to Brax’s life from convicted murderer Gunno (Diarmid Heidenreich), Ash stepped in to strike a deal…

The world has come to know – and love – Kit Harington as Jon Snow in TV’s hit series, Game of Thrones. But, as if his dark flowing curls weren’t enough already to turn him into a heartthrob, portraying poetry-writing Roland Leighton in the new film, Testament of Youth, will seal the deal to make just about every woman’s heart melt. While one TV project deals with the fantastical battle for the throne of the Seven Kingdoms and the other film project deals with the harsh reality of World War I, both are stories about love and war. “I have spent a lot of time in the fantasy world with Game of Thrones, so I loved playing a character that really existed in Testament of Youth. They are very different…

NEIGHBOURS Weeknights at 6.30pm on ELEVEN The Middle-Aged Men in Lycra (MAMIL) cycling group has created a spectacle since they started cycling around the suburb, but when they decide to compete to beat each other’s cycling times, they quickly earn themselves a very vocal enemy in the neighbourhood. While speeding past Grease Monkey’s, they almost crash into an overworked Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) who’s distracted with her Rebecchi Law workload. Although incensed, she lets the accident slide until she inadvertently causes the group’s bikes to topple over on the footpath and Nate (Meyne Wyatt) is quick to lecture her about unnecessary car journeys. Feeling patronised, Imogen tries blowing off steam until Nate again has a go at her for leaving “Hermione” parked in front of the bike rack. A pro-cycling versus…

Bea Smith may be Wentworth’s undisputed “top dog”, but her leadership is about to receive its biggest challenge yet. After seizing power from Franky Doyle (Nicole da Silva), Bea (Danielle Cormack) set about showing off her domination by bringing foward a prisoner revolt on upcoming episodes of Wentworth. But after squashing the revolt and getting the prisoners back in line, Governor Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) is desperate to reassert her control over the inmates – and, of course, over Bea. And the governor isn’t the only one who has a score to settle with Bea. If anyone asks her, Franky claims she is happy to have relinquished her top dog status to Bea. Being the most feared woman in the prison involves hard work and stress, Franky says, and it’s impossible…

Former The Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford (ex-Phyllis) has a new online series, Secret Mind of a Single Mom. “Every episode is two minutes’ long and you’ll be able to watch them all at once, like with [streaming service] Netflix. It’s pretty much my daughter humiliating me. She’s the smart one.” The episodes were produced with US website, NickMom.com. KING BRANCHES OUT The Young and the Restless star Hunter King (Summer) is in the recently released film in the US, A Girl like Her. King plays Avery, a girl who bullies an old friend. King reveals that most of the movie is improvised. The director, Amy S. Weber, gave the cast a basic outline of what she wanted in a scene. “It really added a different element to…

ABC television’s iview enjoyed a record month in March, counting up 26 million program plays through its online catch-up TV portal. Local dramas led the way with Hiding and series three of The Doctor Blake Mysteries both strong performers. Its “Binge on the Best” promotion, which offers multiple episodes of Janet King , Redfern Now , Time of Our Lives and Jack Irish , has also been running during April and may mean another bumper viewing month is on the cards.…