Neighbours to be axed from Channel 5 as hit soap's future hangs in the balance

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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.

Scott and Charlene - aka Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan - could be heading back to Ramsay Street.

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.

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.

Queen Elizabeth II used her Platinum Jubilee speech to proclaim her wish that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, one day becomes Queen. She said: "When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.” A royal source revealed that Camilla has earned the position by the way she's handled her public life. "She’s never once tried to overshadow her husband, she’s always played a supportive role to the Prince of Wales.

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.

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.