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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Home and Away star returning to acting 35 years after quitting Aussie soap in new role alongside Kym Marsh
DANNII Minogue is returning to acting 35 years after she left Aussie soap Home and Away. The former X factor judge and singer, 53, is starring in glamorous Channel 5 drama Imposter opposite ex-Corrie actress Kym Marsh, 49. 8 Dannii Minogue is returning to acting Credit: Getty 8 The media personality previously starred as troubled teen Emma Jackson in Home And Away Credit: Rex Features 8 She will now star in a Succession-style drama on Channel 5 alongside former Corrie star Kym Marsh Credit: Getty Dannii, younger sister to pop icon Kylie, 57, has already started filming the four part series in Victoria, The Succession-like plot centres around a twisted family betrayal and a murder and is set in a seaside family hotel. This is also with Neighbours 'Susan Kennedy' icon A source said: "Bosses have spent weeks trying to get Dannii and she finally put pen to paper just days before filming started. READ MORE ON NEIGHBOURS STARS "It's been decades since she's acted on the small screen and everyone at the channel is over the moon that she was able to make the dates work because she loved the script . "She started filming last week after meeting her fellow cast members." Dannii portrayed the troubled teen Emma Jackson on Home and Away from 1989 to 1990. She currently presents the LGBTQ BBC dating shows, I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl. Most read in Soaps The source continued: "Dannii has been wanting a return to acting for a long time but hadn't found the right role. "But then Channel 5 came along with Imposter and she instantly knew the role would be perfect for her acting comeback." Dannii Minogue presents greatly anticipated return of BBC Three show I Kissed A Girl, BBC Three They added: "Her character will be one of the suspects in the murder, as the family all fight it out over the family empire. "From what's been filmed of her performance already bosses really couldn't be happier to have got Dannii signed up." Channel 5's thrilling new drama, Imposter will hit our screens in 2026. Neighbours stars who made it big The long-running Aussie soap has launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Here are some of the Neighbours alums who went on to make it big after starring on the soap... Kylie Minogue Before she hit the big time with her music career, Kylie shot to fame playing Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours. Shortly after her arrival, Kylie began an on and off-screen romance with co-star Jason Donovan, who played Scott Robinson, which gained the couple an army of adoring fans. Jason Donovan After his stint as Scott, singer and actor Alan Dale New Zealand born actor Margot Robbie Way before she was Barbie or Harley Quinn, Margot was best known as Ramsay Street resident Donna Freedman. Her notable storylines included her marriage to Ringo Brown and becoming a young widow following his tragic death. After three years she bid farewell to the soap and Australia with a plan to make a name for herself in Hollywood which she did when she bagged the role of Naomi Lapaglia opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. Jesse Spencer Russell Crowe New Zealand-native Russell had a brief arc on Neighbours, appearing in four episodes of the soap 1987 as Kenny Larkin, the former cellmate of Street resident Henry Ramsay. The role obviously got him noticed though because he quickly went on to become a fully-fledged Hollywood A-lister, winning the Best Actor Oscar for his standout performance as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator. 8 Dannii starred on Home And Away between 1989 and 1990 Credit: Rex Features 8 The singer went onto have major success in the showbiz industry Credit: Getty 8 She was known for her stint as a judge on The X Factor Credit: Rex 8 Her stint on the ITV talent competition was engulfed by rumours of a feud with Sharon Osbourne Credit: Rex 8 Now she is the mosty of multiple LGBTQ dating shows on the BBC Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien moves on after marriage ends & new man has striking similarity to her ex
CORONATION Street star Tina O'Brien has found love again — with another Adam. Pals say she is dating interior designer Adam Fadlé, just four months after the end of her marriage to personal trainer Advertisement 4 Tina O'Brien has found love again four months after the end of her marriage Credit: Rex 4 Pals of the Coronation Street star say she's now dating interior designer Adam Fadlé, above, which shares the same name as her ex Credit: Facebook 4 Tina, 41, split up with personal trainer Adam Crofts in March Credit: Splash The pair were understood to have met through friends in Cheshire where they both live. A source said: ' 'She's been on a few dates with him and they've been very open with their relationship. 'They were out last week snogging like teenagers and they've been seen walking her dog by locals. Advertisement READ MORE IN TV ' Tina, 41, who has played Tina also has a 16-year-old daughter, Scarlett, from her relationship with ex-Corrie co-star Pals said Tina and Adam, who met in 2011, grew apart. Advertisement Most read in News TV A source added: 'Tina and Adam are on good terms, they're still close and are committed to being a family, even if they're not together.' Adam No2, aged 38, studied architecture before opening his interior design business in 2010. Tina O'Brien has split from hubby as pals reveal what tore them apart The website for Panoramic Properties boasts the firm is 'recognised internationally as one of the leading design studios in the industry'. A pal added: 'Tina has confided in her friends that she's dating Adam. They're keeping it low-key at the moment but around Cheshire they're being seen together all the time. They make a lovely couple.' Advertisement Tina first appeared as Sarah in 1999 and a year later, aged 17, won Most Popular Newcomer at the National Television Awards. She was also Best Soap Newcomer in the TV Quick Awards. She left in 2008 but returned in 2015 and is one of Corrie's most popular stars. In April Tina signed to stay on for another year. And it was revealed her character had some big storylines coming up — including a romance with cop Kit Green, played by Jacob Roberts. Advertisement 4 Tina has played Sarah Platt on Corrie in two stints over 26 years Credit: ITV Tina O'Brien and Adam Crofts' split timeline We exclusively revealed in March Tina O'Brien and Adam Crofts had split following a number of signs the pair's seven-year marriage was in trouble. In the days leading up to our story, Tina was pictured without her wedding ring on before taking steps to cover her ring finger amid speculation over their relationship. A month before the split was confirmed, Tina went to Barbados without Adam — instead taking her 16-year-old daughter she shares with former Corrie co-star . A source said at the time: 'The couple moved house at Christmas and it was a stressful time. 'They have been on separate holidays and it cemented for them that they want to be on their own. 'Everyone is hoping they can work it out but it's not looking likely.' In the run-up to Christmas Adam's wearable tech He was a co-founder of Prevayl, a sportswear brand that has previously been endorsed by the likes of footballer . Insiders had hoped their time apart would allow them to work through their issues but that hasn't been the case.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star announces she's pregnant with first baby after marrying boyfriend in romantic ceremony
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CORONATION Street star Melissa Johns has announced she's pregnant with her first baby with husband Dan Hampton. Melissa, who played Imogen Pascoe on the ITV soap, shared the news with her fans on social media on Monday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Coronation Street star Melissa Johns is pregnant with her first child with husband Dan Credit: Instagram/melissa_johns_1 The star posted a sweet clip of her on a sandy beach, as she showed off her growing baby bump in a red and orange floral dress. 4 The actress appeared on the ITV soap on/off between 2017 to 2019 Credit: Rex Features 4 Melissa has campaigned for actors with disabilities to have more roles Credit: ITV The parents-to-be then shared a kiss, before they tenderly cradled her stomach and sweetly embraced one another. A pair of baby booties were placed on the sand, along with a picture of the scan, a soft toy and a mirror with the words "Baby H-J 2025." Melissa captioned the post: "Oh Baby. We made a wish and it came true…Baby H-J - we can't wait to meet you. Forever grateful." The happy news comes eight months after Melissa and Dan tied the knot in a lavish ceremony. The actress and disabled rights activist looked stunning in a white off-the-shoulder bridal gown. One snap shows the newlyweds jokingly posing with pals during the wedding reception. While another clip shows the happy couple entering their reception to cheers from their guests. The happy couple were surrounded by their loved ones and her ex-Corrie co-stars. Coronation Street mysteries as character goes missing - and two others hide an earth-shattering secret Fellow former Coronation Street actress Bhavna Limbachia also shared multiple snaps from her pal's big day via her own Instagram. One snap shared by the Rana Habeeb actress shows her and her actor husband Darren Kuppan posing alongside Melissa and Dan. Melissa joined the ITV soap in 2017 as Imogen Pascoe, the girlfriend of Kate Connor (Faye Brookes). The character appeared on and off for almost two years before making her final appearance in July 2019. Since leaving the soap, Melissa has forged out a successful acting career with her currently starring as regular Miss Scott in hit ITV series Grantchester. She has also had roles in hit shows including The Interceptor, The Split and I Hate Suzie. The actress has also made appearances in Casualty, Doctors and Silk. Melissa is also a disabled rights advocate and often fights for better on screen representation of disability.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star announces she's pregnant with first baby after marrying boyfriend in romantic ceremony
CORONATION Street star Melissa Johns has announced she's pregnant with her first baby with husband Dan Hampton. ITV soap , shared the news with her fans on social media on Monday. 4 Coronation Street star Melissa Johns is pregnant with her first child with husband Dan Credit: Instagram/melissa_johns_1 The star posted a sweet clip of her on a sandy beach, as she showed off her growing baby bump in a red and orange floral dress. 4 The actress appeared on the ITV soap on/off between 2017 to 2019 Credit: Rex Features 4 Melissa has campaigned for actors with disabilities to have more roles Credit: ITV The parents-to-be then shared a kiss, before they tenderly cradled her stomach and sweetly embraced one another. A pair of baby booties were placed on the sand, along with a picture of the scan, a soft toy and a mirror with the words "Baby H-J 2025." Melissa captioned the post: "Oh Baby. We made a wish and it came true…Baby H-J - we can't wait to meet you. Forever grateful." READ MORE ON CORONATION STREET The happy news comes eight months after Melissa and Dan The actress and disabled rights activist looked stunning in a white off-the-shoulder bridal gown. One snap shows the newlyweds jokingly posing with pals during the wedding reception. While another clip shows the happy couple entering their reception to cheers from their guests. Most read in News TV The happy couple were surrounded by their loved ones and her ex-Corrie co-stars. Coronation Street mysteries as character goes missing - and two others hide an earth-shattering secret Fellow former Coronation Street actress Bhavna Limbachia also shared multiple snaps from her pal's big day via her own Instagram. One snap shared by the Rana Habeeb actress shows her and her actor husband Darren Kuppan posing alongside Melissa and Dan. Melissa joined the ITV soap in 2017 as Imogen Pascoe, the girlfriend of Kate Connor (Faye Brookes). The character appeared on and off for almost two years before making her final appearance in July 2019. Since leaving the soap, Melissa has forged out a successful acting career with her currently starring as regular Miss Scott in hit ITV series Grantchester. She has also had roles in hit shows including The Interceptor, The Split and I Hate Suzie. The actress has also made appearances in Casualty, Doctors and Silk. Melissa is also a disabled rights advocate and often fights for better on screen representation of disability. 4 Melissa has starred in various dramas including The Split and TV series Granchester Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hollyoaks real-life couple hailed 'perfect' by fans as they mark one-year anniversary
Ruby O'Donnell and Nathaniel Dass have been inundated with messages from Hollyoaks after they shared a rare post together to mark their-first anniversary together Hollyoaks couple Ruby O'Donnell and Nathaniel Dass have been showered with love as they celebrate a major milestone together. Ruby, best known for her role as Peri Lomax, and her beau Nathaniel, who debuted as Dillon Ray in 2023, might not cross paths on screen often but off-screen their romance is blossoming since going Instagram official last year. Love clearly is in the air for the pair as Ruby took to her Instagram on Tuesday (May 6) to commemorate a whole year of romance with Nathaniel. She delighted fans by posting a quartet of adorable pictures, alongside the caption: "1 year with u" capped off with a pink heart pierced by a blue arrow. Co-star Nadine Mulkerrin commented: "Cutiessss" followed by a string of red hearts, while ex-Corrie actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson chimed in with "Perfect" and a single red heart. Danny Beard, of Celebrity Big Brother fame, kept it simple, opting for a lone heart emoji. Fans joined in on the love fest, with one sharing: "U two are just so perfect together. U deserve the world both of u, so adorable.", reports the Manchester Evening News. Another added: "happy anniversary my faves." and called them "You two are so adorable, Happy 1 year." Someone else said: "Am in love with these photo." A fourth Instagram user gushed: "Aww my two favourite people there just so amazing." On Nathaniel's special day in August, Ruby posted a heartfelt birthday tribute, attaching an array of cute couple photos, and writing: "Happy birthday my love, happiest with you." Nadine, who plays Cleo McQueen, was quick to tease in the comments, gushing: "You twwwooo stop it! ! I smell more Hollyoaks's babies in the future" followed by a laughing emoji, hinting at her own relationship with co-star hubby Rory Douglas-Speed, who plays Joel Dexter.
