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Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing 'signs up' Neighbours star as soap ends after 40 years
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Soap actor Stefan Dennis has reportedly signed up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The 66-year-old is most recognised for his role in Neighbours, where he played the thrice-married Ramsay Street charmer Paul Robinson since the show's debut in 1985. However, with Neighbours officially concluding and the cast filming their final day at Nunawading studios, a new chapter begins. This segment of the iconic Australian soap opera will conclude in December 2025, marking over 40 years of drama, emotion, and history. Amazon had previously rescued the soap in 2022, bringing it back the following year, but unfortunately, that agreement has now ended. The last episode of Neighbours was filmed at Nunawading Studios in Australia on Friday and will be available on Amazon Prime in December, freeing up Stefan to hit the dance floor this autumn, reports the Mirror. An insider told The Sun: "Stefan is a massive character on the soap and is sure to be a hit with Strictly fans. BBC bosses are confident Stefan will boost the ratings. He's never hidden his desire to star on Strictly and will give his all in training." (Image: PA) Paul Robinson's most significant storyline occurred in 2005 for the 20th anniversary when he was pushed from a mezzanine, sparking the "Who Pushed P.R?" mystery. As the iconic soap Neighbours celebrated its 40th anniversary, cast members were getting nostalgic. Stefan reflected: "I never thought a single show would give me the greatest adventures of my career, spanning 40 years." (Image: Getty Images) He added: Without Neighbours I would not have meet the people, been to the places and lived the experiences of a lifetime. Thank you all." Jackie Woodburne, known for her role as Susan Kennedy, added: "It's impossible to measure the gratitude I feel for the gift of 30 years on Neighbours. "To do so I would have to calculate the number of extraordinary cast and crew I have been privileged to work with, count the number of laughs I have shared with them, measure the pride I feel for the diverse, dramatic (and sometimes outrageous! ) storytelling we have all been a part of. "We are the best version of 'family'. It has been a wild ride into a happy life. Wouldn't change it for quids!" We have reached out to BBC for a statement. Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the Autumn of 2025. While the exact date has not been announced, the show typically begins in September
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Neighbours legend 'to join Strictly Come Dancing' after soap wraps filming
The countdown for Strictly Come Dancing has officially begun with fans speculating on who will be competing for the Glitterball trophy this year - this year will be the 23rd series of the BBC One dancing competition Popular soap star Stefan Dennis has reportedly signed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The actor, 66, is best known for his role in Neighbours playing six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode aired in 1985. But now Neighbours has officially wrapped with the cast filming their last day at Nunawading studios. This chapter of the iconic Australian soap opera will be brought to a close in December 2025, celebrating over 40 years of entertainment, heart, and history. Amazon had previously saved the soap in 2022 with it returning the following year, but sadly the deal has now come to an end. The final episode of Neighbours was filmed at Nunawading Studios in Australia on Friday, and will air on Amazon Prime in December, which means Stefan is now free to take to the dancefloor this autumn. A source told The Sun: ' Stefan is a huge character on the soap and is sure to be a hit with Strictly fans. BBC bosses are confident Stefan will bring in the ratings. He has made no secret of the fact that he would love to star on Strictly and will put his all into the training.' Paul Robinson's biggest storyline was in 2005 for the 20th anniversary when he was shoved from a mezzanine — leading to the 'Who Pushed P.R?' mystery. Cast members have been sharing their memories of the soap which recently turned 40, with Paul Robinson actor Stefan Dennis saying: "I never thought a single show would give me the greatest adventures of my career, spanning 40 years. Without Neighbours I would not have meet the people, been to the places and lived the experiences of a lifetime. Thank you all." Susan Kennedy actress Jackie Woodburne continued: "It's impossible to measure the gratitude I feel for the gift of 30 years on Neighbours. "To do so I would have to calculate the number of extraordinary cast and crew I have been privileged to work with, count the number of laughs I have shared with them, measure the pride I feel for the diverse, dramatic (and sometimes outrageous!) storytelling we have all been a part of. "We are the best version of 'family'. It has been a wild ride into a happy life. Wouldn't change it for quids!" Whatever Stefan goes on to do next in his TV career we're sure his wife Gail Easdale, 52, and their three children will be bursting with pride. The Mirror has contacted the BBC and Stefan's representative for comment and at the time of publication had not responded.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Neighbours legend becomes latest star to sign for Strictly Come Dancing after soap's end leaves him free to take part
NEIGHBOURS favourite Stefan Dennis has signed for the new series of Strictly. The actor, 66, has played six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode in 1985. Advertisement 1 Neighbours favourite Stefan Dennis has signed for the new series of Strictly The soap's final episode filmed at Nunawading Studios in It leaves Stefan free to take to the dancefloor this autumn to impress actress wife Gail Easdale, 52, and their three children. A source said: ' 'BBC bosses are confident Stefan will bring in the ratings. Advertisement READ MORE ON STRICTLY 'He has made no secret of the fact that he would love to star on Strictly and will put his all into the training.' Paul Robinson's biggest storyline was in 2005 for the 20th anniversary when he was shoved from a mezzanine — leading to the 'Who Pushed P.R?' mystery. As a singer, The BBC declined to comment. Advertisement Most read in News TV EastEnders Star Balvinder Sopal Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025!
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Neighbours legend becomes latest star to sign for Strictly Come Dancing after soap's end leaves him free to take part
NEIGHBOURS favourite Stefan Dennis has signed for the new series of Strictly. The actor, 66, has played six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode in 1985. The soap's final episode filmed at Nunawading Studios in Australia on Friday, and will air on Amazon Prime in December. It leaves Stefan free to take to the dancefloor this autumn to impress actress wife Gail Easdale, 52, and their three children. A source said: ' Stefan is a huge character on the soap and is sure to be a hit with Strictly fans. ' BBC bosses are confident Stefan will bring in the ratings. 'He has made no secret of the fact that he would love to star on Strictly and will put his all into the training.' Paul Robinson's biggest storyline was in 2005 for the 20th anniversary when he was shoved from a mezzanine — leading to the 'Who Pushed P.R?' mystery. As a singer, Stefan also reached No16 in the UK singles chart with 1989's Don't It Make You Feel Good.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
UK viewers escape the heat and binge legendary series free on YouTube
Neighbours fans can mop up their tears following the show's axing, as the legendary Australian soap can now be watched from the very beginning. What better way to escape the scorching temperatures hitting the country this weekend by watching other people experiencing the same thing? Sounds perfect to us. Hopefully it should also help to soften the devastating blow that the serial drama wrapped production today. It really is the end of an era, and the third time in 40 years that the cameras have stopped rolling – though it looks unlikely that there will be any chance of a revival after Amazon Prime Video pulled the plug. The streaming giant not only owns the rights to make new episodes, but also host an archive of classic episodes, as well as every instalment from 2012 onwards. Whether or not the serial will remain on the platform after the finale on 11th December remains to be seen, but for now, grieving viewers can take some comfort in the fact distributors Fremantle Media have began daily uploads on video sharing site YouTube. The Neighbours Classics channel is currently up to episode 595, which aired on 9th October 1987 in its home country, and on 2nd February 1989 in the UK. A more contemporary offering is hosted by the Neighbours Ramsay St channel, which is currently on episode 7065, from 2015. There hasn't been much fanfare about the new additions, though it hasn't took long for those dedicated to the show to track them down. 'I really wish I hadn't seen this. There goes my social life,' said one on Reddit. 'Hopefully they keep going,' said another. A third added: 'This is great hopefully they show every old ep.' There's some good news if you're fancying a nostalgic binge watch from the start – it's instantly familiar as the show that has gone on to become a global phenomenon. Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) is roaming Ramsay Street, while his mate Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien) – who recently returned – lives next door. Things were a lot simpler in 1985, with just three families creating the drama. There was no Lassiters Complex or hotel, as they didn't arrive until the following year. We're first introduced to Shane's younger brother Danny (David Clencie), who is suffering intense nightmares about his brother's diving career, becoming a huge concern for parents Max (Francis Bell) and Maria (Dasha Blahova). In No. 26, cheeky chappy Paul (yes, there were days before he was a ruthless businessman) lives with dad Jim (Alan Dale), grandmother Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy) and his siblings Julie (Vikki Blanche), Scott (Darius Perkins) and Lucy (Kylie Flinker). It wouldn't be until episode 188 that Jason Donovan would take over the role of Scott, making him one of Neighbours' most iconic characters. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Despite that, executive producer Jason Herbsion recently ruled out his return in the next finale, following on from his much-hyped reappearance in 2022. Viewers tuning into the classic episodes raged that Scott and Charlene's iconic wedding episode had been 'destroyed' earlier this month. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions, the song 'Suddenly' by Angry Anderson has been stripped out from the YouTube upload. More Trending Completing the early days cast is Des Clarke (Paul Keane), who is in for quite the surprise at his stag do when he meets stripper Daphne Lawrence (Elaine Smith). And that's when good neighbours become good friends! Vintage episodes can be watched now on the Neighbours Classics and Neighbours Ramsay St YouTube channels, with new episodes streaming Monday to Thursday from 7am on Amazon Prime Video. View More » This article was originally published on 18 June 2025. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: 'Epic' sci-fi series returns to streaming — and four more shows to binge this month MORE: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 UK start time for free YouTube live stream MORE: Amazon Prime fans can now binge all 10 episodes of 'sinister' crime thriller spin-off
