Neighbours 'axed after 40 years' as iconic Australian soap set to end

Grimes, it looks like Elon Musk might have a new love interest.According to reports from Daily Mail, the billionaire’s new girlfriend has been revealed as Australian actress Natasha Bassett. On Thursday, the pair were spotted on Elon’s private jet after his plane touched down in Los Angeles.The 27-year-old grew up in Sydney, Australia before relocating to New York at the age of 19 to attend drama school.

Appearing on the UK’s 5 News with Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, the pair swerved from discussing their upcoming tour as ‘Boyzlife’ to ask what was going on with the show, which is beloved by Australians and British folks alike.

Neighbours is reportedly hoping to reunite Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan for the Australian soap's farewell scenes as it faces being axed in the UK. According to new reports, Jason, 53, is said to have told show bosses that he is flying to Melbourne in April and he could potentially shoot a "dramatic comeback" — but he wants to be joined by Kylie, 53. Jason played Scott Robinson on the soap from 1986–1989 while Kylie played his on-screen wife Charlene Robinson from 1986–1988.

Former Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has spoken of her devastation that the popular Aussie soap is being axed in the UK. Speaking on the Heart Breakfast show with JK and Kelly Brook, Natalie, 47, reflected on her time playing Beth Brennan in Ramsay Street, as she backed a fan petition to save the soap from being cancelled. Natalie, who portrayed Beth from 1992 to 1994, told the show’s hosts she was gutted about the news, saying: “Oh I think it's really sad!” The Aussie star, who was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer on Saturday 12 February after impressing the star detectives and fans, continued: “I think at this point we just thought it was gonna go on forever so, I, you know, people are petitioning.

the show had been dropped by U.K. broadcaster Channel 5.Given its prominence in Australian television history, it’s no surprise that many actors got their start on the soap opera before breaking out internationally — whether they appeared on the show for one episode or a few seasons.

EXCLUSIVE: ITV has been tipped as the “natural home” for Neighbours by industry sources as Fremantle seeks a UK buyer for the 37-year-old soap, which could be facing the axe in six months’ time.

Soap fans were left devastated recently when it was announced that Neighbours could be axed after 40 years. Channel 5 has made a decision to stop airing the long-running drama serial, leaving Australian broadcaster Network 10 determined to find another UK partner in order to secure the soap's future.The hit Australian soap first landed on screens back in 1985, and has gone on to become a firm favourite among viewers over the years. Many actors have became household names thanks to their time on the soap, and some have been found love with their co-stars.

Neighbours fans have started a campaign to save the Australian soap after it was announced Channel 5 has made a decision to stop airing the long-running drama serial, with many convinced ITV could save the day.The news first emerged with reports that a source had revealed the show's Ramsay Street residents would be seen for the last time. And amid claims that the Melbourne-based cast and crew hadn't yet been told the heartbreaking news, Channel 5 decided to clarify the rumours. While in Australia, the soap is made by Fremantle media and airs on Channel 10, its partnership with a UK channel - Channel 5 for the last decade - is vital to its survival.

Neighbours star Jackie Woodburne fought back tears as she discussed the fate of the Australian soap opera, following reports it could be facing the axe. Jackie, who has played Susanne Kennedy for 27 years, appeared on Australian talkshow The Project on Monday 7 February to share her reaction to the news. Actress Jackie, 66, was emotional as she admitted she had experienced a "rollercoaster" of emotions since the reports the 40 year-long show is set to be no more.

Naman Ramachandran Long-running Australian soap “Neighbours” has been canceled at ViacomCBS owned U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 as their focus shifts to original U.K. drama.

British broadcasting heavyweight Michael Grade has predicted another UK channel will pick up Neighbours, which Channel 5 said it will stop funding over the weekend.

Jason Donavan shared his devastation at the news of Neighbours being axed this summer after airing for 40 years.The Australian actor shot to fame on the popular Australian soap, alongside The Loco-Motion songstress Kylie Minogue. Jason, 53, starred as Scott Robinson from 1986 to 1989, who married Kylie’s character, Charlene. Kylie, also 53, left the series in mid-1988 to focus on her music career.

Neighbours fans are heartbroken after Channel 5 confirmed it will stop airing the Australian soap after this summer. The much-loved daytime drama about the residents of Ramsay Street first aired on Australia's Seven network in 1985 and made its debut on the BBC the following year.