Innholdsfortegnelse for January 14, 2016 i TV Soap

2016 is set to be a big year for our favourite soaps and dramas. We give you a sneak preview of what’s coming up for the Forresters and friends on The Bold and the Beautiful … There will be some shockers! With the silly season behind us we look at how the stars lose weight and share some of their diet secrets. Don’t try this at home! We check out what some of our Aussie actors are up to in Hollywood, and chat with long-time TV Soap friends Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans on why their onscreen chemistry is still strong after all these years of working together. We have all the latest on the daytime soaps and dramas, plus gossip…

How did you feel when Days of Our Lives asked you to come back as Ava? I was excited. I loved playing Ava the first time around because she was such a complex character with many layers to be explored. Playing Ava allowed me to delve into territories I had not delved into onscreen before so it was a joy for me when I originated the character. [ Days producer] Ed Scott really trusted me and allowed me to fly with her. When they were interested in bringing her back I was so curious to see what they had in store for her. Why now? Where has she been? What has she been up to? What’s happened in her life? I was curious.…

She’s a man-eater: Hooray! Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) will be roaring back to life as a sexually-charged vixen when she decides she has been sitting patiently on the sidelines instead of pursuing what truly makes her happy – men! For far too long, Ms Logan has been playing it safe as a compassionate and mature counsellor at home and while she will still revel in that role, Brooke will take control of her future with her own brand of gusto in pursuit of male companionship. As we all know too well, Brooke thinks with her heart first, instead of her head, and as a result she will make some dubious choices that could lead her down a precarious path (you will be surprised who turns out to be her saviour).…

Nothing ushers in a fresh new look like a style upgrade. L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Colourist Kari Hill explains nine different hair colour trends hot in Hollywood. Use them as inspiration for your next appointment at the salon. Bronde As the name suggests, this is a mix between blonde and brunette. Cara Delevingne is just one A-lister who has opted for this middle space in colour. It involves adding a layer of highlights to either dark blonde or light brown hair. Baby-lights “Baby-lights are placed around the hairline and on your part,” says Kari. “It doesn’t go too deep within your hair. Just think subtle, delicate – and it’s good for fine hair.” Follow Miranda Kerr’s lead with understated gold streaks. Dip dye This is thought of as an extreme form…

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS WEEKNIGHTS at 12pm on ARENA Jack Abbott may have escaped from the demented Kelly, who is now dead, but for the past few weeks he’s been held captive aboard a cargo ship. Unfortunately, the ship’s captain is an old enemy of Jack’s doppelganger, Marco Anicelli, and has mistaken Jack for the South American mobster. Wanting revenge on Marco for some past wrongs, the captain has sold Jack to one of Marco’s many enemies, who has been granted the privilege of choosing whether Jack lives or dies. Fearing he’s about to die, Jack begs Marco’s girlfriend, Marisa, who found Jack on the ship, to help him escape. Marisa fears the captain will kill her too and orders Jack to signal Marco’s men. She’s taken aback by…

Mark realises something is wrong when he tries to find her after their argument. In Neighbours thrilling season finale, Paige’s decision to defy Mark’s advice to stay away from Michelle came back to bite her when she was violently attacked and shoved in the boot of a car. Mark (Scott McGregor), who fears Paige (Olympia Valance) could suffer a similar fate to ex-fiancé Kate (Ashleigh Brewer) if she’s not careful, realises something is wrong when he tries to find her after their argument. Though angry at the way Mark has treated his daughter, Brad (Kip Gamblin) reveals Paige has gone to see a friend. When Mark finds out it’s someone he disapproves of he realises Paige must be meeting Michelle (Ra Chapman). He and Lauren (Kate Kendall) search one of…

1 Liam was born in Melbourne on January 13, 1990 and grew up in the remote Northern Territory town Bulman before moving to Phillip Island. 2 The 25-year-old had a recurring role on Neighbours as Josh. He also had guest roles in Home And Away and McLeod’s Daughters . 3 He is currently on the big screen as Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 and was recently in Aussie flick, The Dressmaker, with Kate Winslet. 4 Liam laid floorboards for his brother Luke’s flooring business before his acting career took off. 5 He came close to scoring the lead role of Thor, but brother Chris Hemsworth snagged the role instead. 6 Liam became a vegan…

“Be prepared for Xanthe’s big arrival – she’s gonna shake things up a bit,” warns Lilly Van der Meer who is the latest young talent to join the Neighbours cast. The 16-year-old Gold Coast girl will play Xanthe Canning, granddaughter of Sheila (Colette Mann) and sister to Kyle (Chris Milligan). “Xanthe and I are completely different … We don’t have a lot in common, which is exciting to play because I feel like I’m not playing myself and making the choices I would make. “I’m making completely different character choices for Xanthe. She does everything with a good heart but gets mixed up in the wrong things and [goes about it] the wrong way.” Van der Meer found out she had the role during a lunch break at high school…

Abby reconciles with Stitch, leaving Ashley longing for him as she spies them kissing. Despite Ashley’s recent confession that she still harbours romantic feelings for him, Stitch has vowed to remain faithful to Ashley’s daughter, Abby. With Ashley’s blessing, Stitch has pledged his loyalty to Abby and he’s supporting her in her new position as Newman-Abbott’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). He knows how much the job means to Abby and how much she wants to prove her worthiness to her family. The self-destructive Abby (Melissa Ordway) damages her professional hopes and her relationship with Stitch (Sean Carrigan) when she resorts to old habits to secure an important business deal. She gets drunk with a warehouse executive and then attempts to seduce him in his car, only for the vehicle to…

She’s moving on and can’t promise she’ll come back to town. Avery’s recent rape ordeal has left her mentally scarred. Even though the assailant has been captured and jailed, Avery can’t cope with the humiliation of falsely accusing her ex-husband, Joe, of committing the crime. Feeling worthless, Avery has decided to abandon her law practice, unable to bear the idea of defending criminals when she couldn’t even bring her own attacker to justice. Her judgment has been impaired. Life in Genoa City will never be the same for Avery (Jessica Collins). It holds too many bad memories and she’s desperate to escape. She surprises Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) by announcing that she’s leaving town to get her life together. Phyllis isn’t shocked, instead counselling her sister to get the help she…

He was too groggy from anaesthetic to alert anyone to the fact the nurse in charge had a grudge against him. Spinal surgery is risky enough without your worst enemy involved in the operation. Believing that Toadie reported her relationship with Steph to the hospital, Belinda warned him he had made a bad enemy. So it came as a huge shock when he saw Belinda wheeling him into theatre. Unfortunately, he was too groggy from anaesthetic to alert anyone to the fact that the nurse in charge of his operation had a grudge against him. Sonya (Eve Morey) waits nervously as Toadie’s (Ryan Moloney) operation gets underway but anxiety turns to fear when she spots a notice at the Nurse’s Station welcoming Belinda’s (Nikki Shiels) arrival at Erinsborough Hospital. Her…

Ashleigh Brewer As Kate Ramsay in Neighbours she was a fan favourite who was murdered just seconds after being proposed to. Ashleigh’s fans didn’t have to wait long to see her on the small screen again because she was quickly snapped up by The Bold and the Beautiful. Now the 25-year-old is steaming things up at Forrester creations playing Australian jewellery designer Ivy Forrester, and getting caught up in multiple love triangles. Luke Mitchell He cut his teeth on Neighbours and H20: Just Add Water before moving to Summer Bay and breaking hearts as Romeo on Home And Away . After Luke, 30, left the show in 2013 he was soon cast in short-lived sci-fi series The Tomorrow People and crime movie…

Gone are the days when a purebred pet was a big-time status symbol. In these more enlightened times, rescuing a pet from a shelter is much better than going to a breeder. Leading the charge for this humane revolution are a host of celebrities who have adopted a rescue pet. Have are just a few of these goodhearted celebs. JON HAMM Mad Men heartthrob Jon Hamm met his rescue dog, Cora, 12 years ago when he was entertaining the idea of adopting a pet. One look at her beautiful face was more than enough to convince him to keep her around, though. “It has changed my life in such a positive way,” says Hamm. “Pets bring us a sense of love and pride and all of those wonderful…

Summer is the perfect time to freshen your look with the latest styled cut. Taking inspiration from the top runways worldwide, hair stylist to the stars John Azzi shares his favourite trends to carry you through the season looking and feeling your best. Grown-out fringe Soften your features with a long, face shaping fringe. For a natural look, like Kate Hudson, blow-dry them backwards to create a curl at the ends. Asymmetrical swept bob This bob is perfect for short hair lovers, like Jennifer Lawrence, or anyone after dramatic shake up. It’s been a hit on the red carpet this year and is perfect for an everyday ’do. The wet look slick-back A ’90s favourite has resurfaced this season and it’s one for everyone – including Khloe Kardashian. To get…

“I really want to not be thinking about the future. Not be thinking about what could be or what should be and just enjoy where I’m at.” “I have the greatest job that allows me to be a full-time mum and take care of my child without any help, be here when my husband gets home and everything is taken care of.” As The Bold and the Beautiful’s resident bad girl, Quinn Fuller, Rena Sofer, 47, gets into all sorts of trouble meddling in her son, Wyatt’s, love life. Off screen the warm, family-oriented actress, who is married to director/producer Sanford Bookstaver, spends most of her time with 10-year-old Avalon, the youngest of her three daughters. “She’s brilliant and amazing,” she says. “It’s kind of ‘us against the world’ so…

Thomas smiles and assures him there is nothing going on between him and Ivy, so Wyatt need not worry. Deciding her relationship with Wyatt is too important to sacrifice, Ivy faces Thomas and asserts there can never be anything serious between them. She declares her love for Wyatt and asks Thomas to respect her decision by not coming on to her anymore. Thomas (Pierson Fode) responds that Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) is a sexy, beautiful woman and even though it will be quite difficult for him to maintain self control, he is willing to stand back at her request. Ivy thanks Thomas for his consideration but it is apparent in her eyes that she is having trouble fighting her attraction for him. Thomas reaches up and caresses Ivy’s cheek and she…

“It is very simple. We love and respect one another. We don’t have to pretend.” What do you remember about the first time Kayla and Steve made love? MARY BETH EVANS: I was six months pregnant. Stephen has always been so sweet to me and careful. He wanted to make sure that I was comfortable and didn’t feel embarrassed about anything. Stephen, what scenes are your favourites to play with Mary Beth? STEPHEN NICHOLS: I don’t have favourites with Mary Beth. She’s game for anything, which makes it all fun. EVANS: That’s exactly how I feel about working with Stephen. We’ve always been close. There is a trust that I have with Stephen that I’ve never felt with any other actor. We’re seeing a more mature Steve and Kayla today.…

With her father, Paul, down and out after going bankrupt and being placed under investigation for his dodgy council dealings, Amy decides to go into business with her dad ,selling gazebos. The venture is a source of hope for Paul, who throws himself into the project, viewing it as both a way out of his money troubles and to bond with Amy. However, start-up cash is hard to find, given Paul’s situation with the bank and the locals’ unwillingness to trust him. Just when he’s about to throw in the towel, he gets an unexpected offer. Amy (Zoe Cramond) enjoys working with Paul (Stefan Dennis), however she is concerned about his relationship with Daniel (Tim Phillipps) after their falling out over Daniel’s involvement in the investigation. To patch things up,…

In 2015 Rodger Corser was a prominent fixture on our TV screens. First the 42-year-old smouldered as the mysterious John Doe, one of several characters to return from the dead in Glitch, and followed it up as the suave former tennis champion Xander Ivin in The Beautiful Lie, an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. He spoke to TV Soap about his amazing year. What attracted you to The Beautiful Lie ? The chance to work with a great team of people, many of whom I’d worked with before, and of course the chance to do such a bold project as a reimagining of a classic novel. The Beautiful Lie has been a hit with both viewers and critics. Why has the series struck such…

LIZA MINNELLI & DAVID GEST At the time it was chronicled as the most star-studded event of the year: Liza Minnelli’s 2002 Manhattan wedding. Michael Jackson was best man and Elizabeth Taylor was the maid of honour. Diana Ross joined them and an eclectic mix of superstars from TV, movies, and music were on-hand to help the then 56-year-old entertainer marry husband number four, producer David Gest. It was marriage number one for the then 49-year-old Gest – a lifelong, diehard fan of Lisa’s mother, Judy Garland. He was credited with helping his new bride overcome serious health and weight problems, and pals like David Hasselhoff insisted it was the real thing. The Hoff said, “I thought David Gest was going to cry. Liza was staggeringly beautiful.” But married bliss…

In Hollywood, thin is in. Not slim, but thin. The camera adds about five kilos and nobody wants to look fat on screen! Except Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson, but they’ve made careers out of being curvy. For others, just like us, it’s diet and exercise. Here’s what they do. MILEY CYRUS believes in a healthy and balanced diet. She eats five small meals a day, two of them consisting only of fruit. The other three are veggies, fish or chicken, eggs and brown rice. Twice a week she allows herself a bite of dark chocolate. BEYONCE is a firm believer in a radical diet called The Master Cleanse. She keeps up with it for up to 10 days, only taking in undisclosed amounts of maple syrup mixed with water,…

EASTENDERS Airs MONDAY TO THURSDAY 6.15pm on UKTV The day that Mick Carter has been dreaming of, his wedding, is just around the corner. He can’t wait to formally marry Linda after spending years with her in a committed relationship but of late, Linda’s unusually snappy behaviour has Mick worried. After treading on eggshells around her for weeks, Mick finally confronts Linda for answers. His interrogation gnaws at Linda until she snaps and shouts that she can’t go through with the wedding. Reeling from the bridal bombshell, Mick demands answers and is reluctant to believe her when she says that they can’t afford to pay for the plans they’ve made. Unable to change Linda’s mind, Mick orders her to break the news to their family but he gets frustrated when…

The story on Angelina Jolie in TV Soap December 17 was such a juicy read. It’s so exciting to hear the details about the marriage of one of the most famous couples in the world. I’m not surprised playing a troubled couple in By the Sea put a strain on their relationship, but being professionals and so in love they were able to pull through and continue delighting us with their movies. L. Charles, Newcastle, NSW. WIN The author of the Star letter will win this great art pack from STAEDTLER, valued at $100! H&A favourite Thanks for your article on Johnny Ruffo in TV Soap December 17. His character, Chris, is my favourite on Home And Away as I love his goofiness and sweet heart. I hope he and…

Lisa Rinna (ex-Billie, Days of Our Lives), who is in her second season on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, revealed a secret in a promotional interview for the series. While she was appearing on Days in the 1990s, she butted heads with her on-screen love interest, Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo at the time. Rinna, who got her first big break on Days, shared, “I hated Robert Kelker-Kelly, hated him with a passion. He [also] hated me with a passion. We were a volatile combination, and it looked like love and sexual chemistry on camera. That was some darn good acting right there.” TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW Jason Thompson has been hired to played The Young and the Restless’ Billy Abbott, replacing Burgess Jenkins who left the role in…