Innholdsfortegnelse for April 23, 2015 i TV Soap

She’s been on the show for 28 years and has had so many eyebrow-raising storylines, however, it’s Katherine Kelly Lang’s current battle with the bottle on-screen that is causing a global social media frenzy. It has even inspired the creation of a hashtag – #drunkbrooke. In our special interview, Kelly tells why she’s having the time of her life playing the much beleaguered Brooke. And creating even more noise among fans is the revelation of a transgender character! This is B&B at its best. There’s plenty of great viewing on our other favourites Home and Away , Neighbours , Wentworth and Days of our Lives . We also catch up with…

Not only is Rick acting like a tyrant at work but he’s also making unreasonable demands at home. Both Ivy and Aly are growing weary of his endless requests to appease him and Maya. The last straw is when Rick (Jacob Young) orders Aly to vacate her bedroom so Maya’s sister can occupy the space. Aly (Ashlyn Pearce) is dumfounded by the directive but obeys because she badly wants Rick to okay her line of women’s shoes. Ivy is taken aback when Rick wants her to whip up some snacks for him and Maya (Karla Mosley) to nibble on. Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) reluctantly follows through in order to keep the peace, but she rants to Aly that Rick’s demeaning behaviour has to end. The next day, Ivy marches into Rick’s…

Despite her promise to stay away from her stepson, Devon, and commit to Neil and their marriage now that Neil is blind, Hilary can’t ignore the insatiable urge to thwart the passion that she and Devon share, especially when he pursues her on her business trip to New York. Surprised to find Devon (Bryton James) at her hotel room door on upcoming episodes of The Young and the Restless, Hilary (Mishael Morgan) is unable to slam it in his face, instead beckoning him inside where he’s quick to assess her feelings for Neil (Kristoff St John). Pleased to hear that Hilary is enjoying spending time away from him and his problems, Devon quickly tells her he loves her. They’re soon making love but when Devon urges her not to stay…

Melanie suspects that Theresa may have been telling the truth last year about being pregnant with Brady’s baby. She does a little digging and ends up getting into trouble when Brady finds out. Brady, who has no idea that Mel is actually trying to help him, blasts Melanie (Molly Burnett) for snooping into Theresa’s business. Clint’s return to Salem has Theresa (Jen Lilley) completely preoccupied and it angers both Eve (Kassie DePaiva) and Anne (Meredith Scott Lynn) on Days of Our Lives . Eve thinks Theresa could do better and Anne is livid that Theresa is neglecting her work duties. Theresa gets frustrated with both Eve and Anne and blasts them for not wanting to see her happy. Brady (Eric Martsolf) is surprised when he is thrown…

With no girlfriend, no job and nothing to his name but a broken heart, Matt’s self-destructive spiral into depression could be about to destroy his life. Matt (Alec Snow) surprised everyone when he seemingly handled his parting of ways with Sasha (Demi Harman) very maturely, but as soon as Sasha left Summer Bay, Matt started to fall apart. Unable to cope with the emotional pain and his feelings of self-loathing, Matt turns to booze to try to drown his sorrows. Evie (Philippa Northeast) offers a helping hand and confronts Matt about his self-destructive attitude, but Matt is immediately on the defensive. Unwilling or perhaps not yet ready to talk, Matt pushes Evie away and drinks himself into a stupor once again. But Evie refuses to give up on him and…

In May, it will be one year since Robert Scott Wilson began playing Ben Rogers on Days of Our Lives . The actor, 27, talks about his character and why he loves working on the daytime soap. When you signed to play Ben what were you told about the character? They told me in less than a paragraph who the character was. I got some insight into his past, what he was facing in the future and where he was picking up with Abigail (Kate Mansi). Other than that, they really let me be creative. So what’s your take on Ben, then? Ben is well-travelled, but not necessarily in a wealthy way. He’s migrated as a loner to different parts of the country. However, he has that…

Stars like Blake Lively, Jennifer Aniston, Chrissy Teigen and Nina Dobrev are regularly spotted showing off a healthy, sun-kissed, bronzed complexion. As the weather starts to cool, you can still maintain that fresh summer look with a great fake tan routine. Here’s our step-by-step guide … 1 Exfoliate Cooler weather makes our skin more prone to dryness, so it’s important to buff your skin, making way for a smooth and patch-free tan. As the face area is more sensitive, aim to exfoliate about twice a week, whereas the body can be exfoliated more often. Try Botanicals Nutrimetics Blackberry Exfoliating Body Scrub and ModelCo Exfoliating Cream Facial Scrub. 2 Moisturise With our often time-poor lives, consider looking for products that do double the work. A self-tanner with a moisturiser will ensure…

WONDERLAND Airs Wednesdays at 8.30pm on Ten Baby Ashton’s arrival has thrown Rob and Colette’s lives into crisis as Jade continues to claim her son is Rob’s biological child. While Colette is in turmoil over what this means for her own bid to have Rob’s baby, she’s determined to see the results of Ashton’s paternity and is now pleased to have Rob on board, after Jade admitted she intentionally got pregnant. When Rob receives the DNA test results, he nervously hides them from Colette as he stews over the consequences of finally knowing the truth. Eventually asking Tom to open the envelope, Rob is conflicted as he reads the results and tentatively breaks the news to Colette. She is emotionally thrown to hear the truth and later admits to Grace…

WOLF HALL SATURDAYS 8.30pm on BBC First When Cardinal Wolsey is seen as becoming too greedy and powerful in the court of King Henry VIII, it sets in motion a chain of crucial mistakes that finally secures the religious elder’s downfall. With Henry upset that Wolsey has been unable to secure his annulment from Katherine of Aragon, Wolsey is finally dismissed as Lord Chancellor and forced to flee the court, much to the delight of the old noble families who want to be much closer to the king. As Wolsey’s patron Thomas Cromwell, prepares for Wolsey to live in exile in Esher, he becomes aware of the machinations of Henry’s mistress, Anne Boleyn, who wants her revenge on Wolsey for a slight from years ago. After failing to persuade Anne…

When TV SOAP accidentally called Marvel’s Agent Carter, the relatively new US ABC action series, “Agent Cooper” by mistake during our interview, London-born actor Dominic Cooper responds quickly, “I love that you think it’s Agent Cooper. That’s very good. It should be called Agent Cooper.” Such is the sharp humour of the actor who – flying to Los Angeles and suffering from jetlag while promoting the show – can still keep TV SOAP on its toes. Cooper is rapidly collecting an impressive list of interesting film and TV characters to add to his filmography, playing the spicy role of one of Peter Saarsgard and Cary Mulligan’s dubious friends in the Oscar-nominated An Education; Marilyn Monroe’s famed photographer Milton Greene in My Weekend with Marilyn; a jaded rock star in the…

The Bold and the Beautiful aired a surprise cliffhanger when it was revealed by Nicole that her sister Maya was born Myron. After the episode aired in the US, Karla Moseley (Maya) tweeted, “Totally not supposed to be tweeting, but thanks for all the love. So much more to come.” Bradley Bell, the show’s executive producer and head writer, told USA Today, “It is about people respecting other people’s differences and their uniqueness. In the end, we all want to be loved, and in order to love someone else you first have to love yourself. If you are transgender, gay, straight, it doesn’t matter. It’s about finding love in life. This is a love story.”…

Following reports that Morley is leaving Home and Away to pursue a career in Hollywood ahead of the approaching pilot season, the hunky actor took to Twitter to break the news to fans. “Apologies to the faithful and incredible fans to hear the news in this disappointing way,” he wrote. “I find it hard to believe within the family of Home and Away there (ever) is an ‘onset source’ that claims to know us so well. Just don’t believe everything you read. Guys, there is so much fun stuff ahead for Spencer. And who actually said he’s leaving forever?! “LOVE YOU ALL!!” The insider speculation is that Morley’s final scenes will air in April, but the actor may return to the soap at a later date.…

Some of Neighbours’ biggest stars hit the red carpet in London recently to celebrate the long-running soap’s 30th birthday. A selection of past and present Ramsay Street residents attended a glamorous party to celebrate the show’s milestone with British fans. Stefan Dennis, Tim Phillipps, Olympia and Holly Valance, Anne Charleston, Holly Valance and Mark Little were all in attendance. Back in Australia, the TV documentary celebrating 30 years of Neighbours wasn’t quite the ratings success Ten were hoping for, but it did bring back some fond memories for long-time fans of the show. It also acknowledged Neighbours’ role in setting a number of little-known Aussies on a course for international stardom. Margot Robbie, who spent three years as Ramsay Street’s Donna Freedman before finding international movie fame in films like…

Ashley and Stitch’s professional relationship gets personal when they’re unable to deny their mutual attraction. After months of turmoil, Stitch has finally settled into a new life in Genoa City on The Young and the Restless. He’s working as Ashley’s new assistant and is determined to stay a part of Victoria’s baby’s life even if he’s not the biological father of the unborn child. Buoyed by the news of Victoria’s (Amelia Heinle) false labour pains, Stitch (Sean Carrigan) pays the expectant mother a visit. Explaining that he’s not prepared to remain out of the loop any longer, Stitch reveals he’s engaging a lawyer to protect his possible paternal rights. Although shocked by his declaration, Victoria stuns Stitch when she kisses him, signaling that she wants him in her life. To…

After the debacle that was meant to be their wedding day, Daniel and Amber are keen to get their life together back on track. There’s just one problem: Amber’s (Jenna Rosenow) pregnant, and Daniel (Tim Phillipps) might not be the baby’s father! In tense upcoming episodes of Neighbours, Amber must face up to the truth and come to terms with the fact that she may be carrying Josh’s (Harley Bonner) child. When a heartbroken Amber believed Daniel had run off with Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) on the eve of their wedding, a caring Josh was on hand to give a fragile Amber the support she so desperately needed. But when it turned out that Daniel and Imogen had been stuck down a well and not pursuing a secret romance, Amber was…

There’s nothing like waking up on Easter Sunday to the smell of hot cross buns toasting under the grill and looking down at the foot of the bed to see that the Easter bunny has left a chocolate-y surprise just for you! However, many Australians find this indulgent time of the year a little hard to handle. Australia’s leading nutrition organisation says that mindful eating is the key this Easter, and Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia, Lauren McGuckin has a few tips to keep your diet in-check while still enjoying the celebrations. Savour the flavour Chocolate is a treat food, as we don’t need it to survive and certainly too much of it isn’t good for our health. So when you peel back that…

It’s the cycle of life: birth and death. Just seven days after welcoming his second daughter and third child, Vin Diesel enters the room singing his interpretation of the song You Know That I Love You. The action star is over the moon when TV SOAP meets him at the Dodger Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. Yet he acts surprised when we congratulate him about the latest adorable addition to his family. “How do you know? It’s a week ago!” he smiles proudly and laughs, ignoring the fact that he made the big announcement on Facebook on March 16. It’s a bittersweet moment for Vin as the new arrival also is a reminder of the friend and colleague of The Fast and the Furious franchise he lost when Paul Walker…

HOME AND AWAY Weeknights 7pm on Seven Although Alf has become disillusioned with the Summer Bay teen population’s disinterest in Anzac Day and the celebrations surrounding the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, he’s refusing to chaperone a school excursion to the War Memorial in Canberra. Naturally, he allows his fears about revisiting his past as a serving soldier get the better of him. Despite Marilyn’s best efforts to persuade him, Alf won’t budge until Roo challenges him to face his fears and go on the excursion. Giving in, Alf finally boards the bus for the trip into his past. In Canberra, Alf is overcome with fear and trepidation as he stands alone at the top of the steps leading into the memorial, wondering if he can bring himself to go…

Local television series Winter may be the first thing that comes to mind when remembering when you last saw Peter O’Brien on TV, however, his latest film endeavour Love of My Life, due to premiere in Sydney this month, looks set to become his next talking point. Here, O’Brien, who is married to actress Miranda Otto, shares about the movie, as well as his career ambitions in the US. Winter is already a great favourite on our screens. What has it been like to work alongside costar Rebecca Gibney on this TV series? She’s fun. It’s always great to work with people you admire and trust. You feel like you can freely contribute and not be judged if you get it wrong. We’ve seen you in so many…

Aries March 21 to April 20 An action-packed period looms for Aries like Kristen Stewart. The planets suggest a moderate approach to a passionate situation is the secret to success. You are prepared to commit time and emotion to a task, but only if the timetable matches your agenda. A spark of intuition reveals the truth behind a situation. Taurus April 21 to May 21 Your passive aggressive stance sends out mixed messages. Mercury makes you meticulous in your analysis, but Mars prompts hard-hitting tactics. Try to maintain equilibrium. Gemini May 22 to June 21 You waver about a decision, past or present. Part of your problem is a tendency to over-analyse rather than relying on instinct. Think with your heart. Cancer June 22 to July 23 A particular faction…

WIN TV SERIES REDFERN NOW ON DVD Thanks to Roadshow Entertainment, 12 lucky TV SOAP readers can win a Redfern Now pack, valued at $79.85 each. That’s a total prize value of $958.20 Included in the pack are the following titles: Redfern Now Promise Me, Redfern Now Series One, and Redfern Now Series Two. Celebrated by audiences and critics alike, over two series and one telemovie, the multiple award-winning Redfern Now explores powerful stories of contemporary inner-city indigenous life. The final instalment, the powerful telemovie entitled Promise Me, will explore the impact of a violent crime on two women and the fight for justice that ensues. This powerful, heartbreaking and yet uplifting story has been written by the AACTA award-winning Steven McGregor, and is directed by the ADG award-winning Rachel…

As Rick and Maya are enjoying martinis at the Forrester mansion, their evening is interrupted by a knock at the door. Maya opens the door and is annoyed to find her little sister, Nicole, on the other side. Rick (Jacob Young) welcomes the teen in and asks how dorm life is going at the university. Nicole (Reign Edwards) explains that her living arrangements consist of whose sofa she is sleeping on each night. Rick is surprised by this revelation and invites Nicole to stay at the mansion. She immediately accepts but Maya (Karla Mosley) interrupts and explains that staying at the mansion isn’t the college experience Nicole is looking for, on upcoming episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful . Rick disagrees and thinks that having Nicole…

Although Chelsea and Billy have finally acknowledged that they want to pursue a relationship, each of them is painfully aware that the other’s past marriage is still a strong hindrance to their future together. When Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) skirts Billy’s (Burgess Jenkins) questions about her lingering feelings for Adam, he forces her to admit that she is keeping Adam alive in her life so that Connor will never forget about his father. However, Billy is less understanding of her reason for saying Adam’s name in her sleep and angers her when he says he can’t handle her being married to the man who killed his daughter Delia. Ranting that Adam died before she could stop loving him, Chelsea accuses Billy of still wanting Victoria (Amelia Heinle), prompting him to…

When Marlena and Will realise that Paul is John’s son – and not a DiMera – it throws Will into a frenzy. He worries that it could affect the new story he was writing on Paul, while Marlena’s main concern is telling John the truth. Will (Guy Wilson) tries to reason with Marlena (Deidre Hall) on upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives, claiming it would be better for John (Drake Hogestyn) if he were kept in the dark. Marlena argues that keeping secrets is never good. She is also concerned that not telling John would destroy the inroads they’ve made in repairing their relationship. After Will and Paul’s (Christopher Sean) affair is exposed by a reporter, Will is humiliated. He’s reminded of the embarrassment he caused Abigail (Kate Mansi)…

Even though he’s locked away in prison, Brax just can’t seem to stop getting into trouble – and now he’s about to put Ash right in the firing line. When the jail won’t allow her to visit Brax (Steve Peacocke), a frustrated and confused Ricky (Bonnie Sveen) doesn’t understand what’s going on upcoming episodes of Home and Away . Keen to divert Ricky from contacting the lawyers, Ash (George Mason) offers to check up on the situation for her. Little does Ricky know that Brax has found his way into trouble behind bars and is in solitary confinement. Feeling guilty about keeping the truth from Ricky, Ash toys with the idea of coming clean, but Kyle (Nic Westaway) insists Ricky is better off not knowing. But Ricky…

Naomi and Brennan’s fledgling relationship has finally started to heat up and gain ground, but a lovesick Naomi could be about to seek comfort in the arms of another man. In steamy scenes on upcoming episodes of Neighbours , Naomi (Morgana O’Reilly) and Paul (Stefan Dennis) share a tender, passionate kiss that is set to send shockwaves through Erinsborough. Although their working relationship has often been a tense one, Paul and Naomi have always managed to make it work. At least, so far. So when Paul found out that he was suffering from “leukaemia” – unaware that he is actually the victim of a sick scheme orchestrated by Nick (Damien Fotiou) – he called on Naomi to be his confidential executive assistant. Stunned by Paul’s terrible news,…

Katherine Kelly Lang’s Bold and the Beautiful character, Brooke, returned to the soap after a self-imposed exile to Europe to get away from matters of the heart. When she returned to Los Angeles she walked in on a much different set of couplings and entanglements that was too much for her to bear! Her sister Katie (Heather Tom) had finally reunited with Bill (Don Diamont), after Brooke stepped aside allowing for her sister’s happiness at the cost of her own. Her long-time love, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), had become smitten with the much younger Caroline Spencer (Linsey Godfrey), and her son Rick (Jacob Young) had turned to his former bad-boy ways big-time, by doing anything and everything to become the CEO of the Forrester family business. So, what’s a girl to…

For the past few years, Steve Peacocke has held the title of Home and Away’s number-one heart-throb. But with the last of the original River Boys set to depart Summer Bay later this year, there’s a new man in town who’s ready to take over the bad boy crown: Kiwi actor George Mason. When Mason first appeared on our screens in late 2014 as mysterious newcomer, Ash, he quickly set hearts across the country aflutter. Playing a close mate from Brax’s (Peacocke) time in prison, Mason also added an interesting layer of drama and suspense to the long-running saga of the Braxton family. And it wasn’t long before Mason became a part of one of H&A’s most memorable storylines last year, as he and Peacocke filmed the high-octane Brax and…

I can’t believe Neighbours is in its 30th year! This is a credit to the writers and producers who have assembled great storylines and created strong, intriguing characters. It was great to see past and present actors Stefan Dennis, Holly Valance and Anne Charleston on the red carpet for the 30th anniversary party in London. I’ve absolutely loved watching Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) on the show. Here’s to many more years of great television. Shirley Johns Blacktown, NSW Family values I love Eric Braeden on The Young and the Restless. His character, Victor Newman, has gone through his own share of trials and tribulations, yet still remains the strong family man we’ve seen all these years. It’s been fascinating to watch his relationship with Nikki (Melody…

1 The 24-year-old actress got her first big break starring in Winter’s Bone in 2010, to widespread critical acclaim. 2 Jennifer has always been the sporty type, having played basketball, hockey and softball growing up. 3 Before her acting career took off, Jen had hopes of becoming a doctor. 4 Jennifer’s nickname at school was “nitro” because she was considered very hyperactive. 5 Despite winning an Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013, JLaw, as she is known, has had no drama training. 6 During a family holiday to New York, a 14-year-old Jennifer was discovered by an agent who persuaded her to do a “cold read” audition. 7 Some of her favourite Hollywood stars and acting role models include Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Laura Linney and Marion Cottilard.…

Betty White (ex-Ann, The Bold and the Beautiful) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on April 26. “Betty White is an American institution,” says Bob Mauro, head of the awards. “Betty’s career as a female pioneer has followed television from the beginning of the medium, winning her first Emmy Award in 1952, to the digital-streaming future, winning again in 2010. She is one of the most beloved female performers in the history of television and the National Academy is proud to be honouring her with a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award.”…