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    I still think Paul and Scott's the red herring.
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    stupid backtracking if scott is the dad i think jim

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    Digital Spy article:


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    Neighbours star Takaya Honda reacts to David and Leo's father twist: "It's a huge honour"

    Paul's the daddy, but now what?

    Neighbours exploded one of its longest-running secrets today (April 4) as Paul Robinson was revealed as David and Leo Tanaka's father.

    Viewers have been kept guessing over the identity of David and Leo's dad ever since they arrived in Erinsborough last September, but the mystery has now finally been solved after six months of waiting.

    Although it was looking like Jason Donovan's iconic character Scott Robinson was the prime suspect, Paul was forced to reveal the shocking truth that he was the twins' dad just as Leo was preparing to take his romance with his half-sister Amy further.


    With the truth out, Digital Spy recently caught up with Takaya Honda – who plays David – to find out what's next for his character after the big reveal.

    How do you feel about Paul Robinson being the dad?

    "It's an interesting one. For David, he has been longing for a father for so long and is super excited to establish that relationship. There is a whole range of emotions that he goes through. He's happy that he knows who their dad is because it means they can start exploring that and hopefully Paul wants a relationship with them. But it's also a huge shock because Amy is now their half-sister and it's awkward. That relationship between Amy and Leo – and how they explore that – is great and the writers did a really good job in exploring that and what the reality of that kind of situation would be."

    What will David do with the revelation moving forward?

    "For David, the next steps are finding out how and why this all came about – and whether he can adopt a family unit from that. Will he get the dad he's always wanted? He's nervous because Paul is this conservative businessman, so there is a question of how that will impact on the choices David makes and whether Paul will accept him. Ultimately, that's all David has ever wanted – acceptance – and he has always pushed so hard to be the perfect version of who he can be to please this idea of the father figure he's had in his head. It's exciting, but it's also odd. Hopefully, it turns out for the best, though, and David gets what he wants from that father figure."

    Is David going to start treating Paul as a father after this?

    "That's the big question once the reveal happens: what does this mean and what steps will be taken after? Will Paul react positively and does he even want more kids? That is where the story will go beyond the revelation. Now that we have this information, it's a case of what now? That is what will play on David, Leo and Amy – and Paul – moving forward. They need to work out what it means for them and what they want from each other. For David, he has wanted a father his whole life and Paul is such a loyal person – so I don't think he is going to reject them."

    How will Leo and David's reactions differ?

    "David is welcoming to news of knowing who it is and he has a strong reaction to his mother for not giving them that information and keeping it to herself. He presses hard to find out why. But David and Leo are different people and they want different things so we are going to tackle that next. "

    Were you told the truth from the start or brought in on the secret later on?

    "In our audition, we had a scene with Paul and Stefan [Dennis, who plays him] did leak the information to us during that process. That meant we were pretty aware from the outset that that was the probably storyline, but we didn't know any definite details and I'm always aware that these things can always change. So yes, we were aware that was where they were planning to head with it, but trying not to be aware at the same time."

    Was it hard to keep it all a secret?

    "Yes and no. I was always worried about making a slip-up or giving something away that I wasn't meant to. It's also a case of hoping that the people who have been trusted with spoilers don't give it away either. It hasn't been that hard though as it's easier just not to talk about it. It's been exciting to see it all unfold and we wanted the fans to be guessing all along, right up until that last moment. The scripts have been great at keeping the guessing game going."

    This story goes all the way back to 1985, so did you have to brush up on Neighbours history to understand it all?

    "Yes, we had chats with the script departments about how it all connects and whose parents and grandparents are connected. We learned about all the different relationships and how Paul factors into all of that. There has been a lot of care taken to give a reality to how this whole thing came about. There has been a lot of thought in terms of history and trying to stay true to everything. We wanted to make sure that it didn't come across as just a random thing that was thrown together. We thought a lot about it."

    What does it feel like to be part of such a strong dynasty in the Robinsons?

    "Well our family hierarchy is so strange anyway, and then the Paul one is insane given the amount of kids and siblings he has. It is awesome though, and a really great thing to be a part of. Neighbours has such a history to it and you feel like every turn you take, you are stepping into something that has such a great history. It is a huge privilege to be brought into that world and that family, because of that history and how much care the fans have for these families. It's an honour to come into such a long-standing family in Erinsborough."

    Will David start being true to himself and his sexuality? And will Paul be supportive in terms of having a gay son?

    "Paul's reaction is going to determine this. He has shied away from it and what his great-grandmother said to him has really shaken him. Ultimately, that father figure is the one who really symbolises that acceptance and that's what David goes to test with Paul. He wants to know if Paul will accept him for who he is. He has longed for a father for so long, so he needs to know if this is something else he will have to keep hiding. He doesn't want to lose the chance of having a relationship with Paul, but he has had to hide his sexuality for so long. Therefore he would choose having a father over being open about it. Paul will be a trigger either way in the upcoming stuff and it adds an interesting dimension to David's story with Paul. How Paul treats David will be a big factor."

    Would you like to see David and Aaron get together?

    "I think so. Matt is a lot of fun to work with and we have a great time together on set. We are both actors who work hard to make the scenes as good as we can and the relationship as strong as we can. On a personal level, I'd love to see them together just so I can work with Matty more. There is a great trust between the two of us and a great work ethic and that's always good to work with."

    Have you seen much fan support for David and Aaron?

    "Yes #Daaron is a good one and people seem to like the thing between them. The storyline keeps growing and changing and it's all been well justified. As soaps go, the relationships that people want are always back and forth. But everything that's happened with Aaron and David has been justified and there is a reality to it, which I quite like."

    Will we see more of Leo and David's mother Kim?

    "Yes, at least for a little while. We have a bit more of Kim coming and she is such an important figure in this entire storyline – a lot of the answers have to come from her. David wants to know why she has kept Paul hidden from them for all this time and she is the only person who can answer that. There is a fair bit of Kim stuff to come."

    Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5


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    Neighbours' David Tanaka is rejected by Aaron Brennan as a kiss goes wrong

    Could this mean they WON'T get together?


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    David Tanaka chooses the wrong moment to make his move on Aaron Brennan in Neighbours next week.

    Chemistry has been building between the pair for ages now and fans recently saw David (Takaya Honda) take a life-changing step by telling his brother Leo that he's gay.

    Now ready to start being true to himself, David continues to spend time with Aaron (Matt Wilson) over the next fortnight as their friendship grows.


    The duo initially find themselves united in worry for Amy Williams, who's spiralling out of control after discovering that the Tanakas are her half-brothers and that she can't have a romance with Leo.

    When Amy harshly rejects Aaron's attempts to help her out, he's grateful when David steps up to the plate instead by speaking to his new half-sister and urging her to see a counsellor.

    After David assures Aaron that he's tried his best to get Amy back on the right track, they bond further over Anzac Day – Australia and New Zealand's national day of remembrance for all those who served and died in wars and conflicts.

    It's a heartwarming moment for the pair as they talk about the day and what it means to them, but David spoils it by suddenly leaning in for a kiss.

    With Aaron feeling that it's completely the wrong time, he quickly pushes David away – leaving him completely devastated. Could this thwart their chances of starting a relationship?

    Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, April 25 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

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    Digital Spy article on Tim Kano (Leo) filming in London:


    Neighbours lines up another London storyline as Tim Kano is caught filming top-secret scenes

    What brings him to the UK?


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    It looks like Neighbours is lining up another London storyline after Tim Kano was caught filming a top-secret storyline in the capital today (October 4).

    Tim – who plays Ramsay Street's Leo Tanaka – has been spotted shooting scenes for the Aussie soap in the UK, although it's not clear if any other cast members are involved as well.

    A fan on Twitter has been posting updates of the intriguing shoot, with it looking like Leo is having a meeting with someone near Tower Bridge.

    https://twitter.com/D_ocallaghan77/s...021632/photo/1

    Digital Spy has reached out for comment on the mystery storyline, but Channel 5 is declining to comment at the moment.

    Whatever is going on, Tim has been spending time with his co-stars Mavournee Hazel and Olympia Valance – who have also temporarily swapped sunny Australia for colder climates in the UK.

    https://twitter.com/D_ocallaghan77/s...471489/photo/1

    Mavournee and Olympia – who play Piper and Paige respectively – are currently in London doing publicity, but it remains to be seen whether they are involved in the exciting story too.

    Neighbours fans were treated to some special London scenes earlier this year, as Toadie Rebecchi headed to the capital to search for con artist Andrea, who he believed was his back-from-the-dead wife Dee Bliss.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BZzIFC-jbAQ/

    The episodes marked the Aussie soap's return to London for the first time in 10 years, and featured a number of familiar locations including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the London Eye.

    Prior to that, Neighbours last filmed in London in 2007, when Karl and Susan renewed their wedding vows in a heartwarming ceremony on the Thames.

    Neighbours airs the London scenes between Monday, March 20 and Friday March 24 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.



    ..and this is the (long) interview that huffingtonpost.co.uk had with Olympia Valance (Paige) & Mavournee Hazel (Piper), while they are in the UK, for anyone interested.

    ‘Neighbours’ Spoilers: Terese And Gary’s Wedding Teased By Stars Olympia Valance And Mavournee Hazel

    http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entr...b04b9f920652aa

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    RadioTimes article - Sheree Murphy (Dakota) filming with Tim Kano (Leo) in London:


    Neighbours: Sheree Murphy returns in top-secret London scenes

    The ex-Emmerdale star reprises the role of Dakota Davies, but what's she doing with Leo Tanaka?


    http://media.immediate.co.uk/volatil...resize=576,383

    Sheree Murphy is returning to Neighbours as the mischievous Dakota Davies, and is already filming her comeback scenes on location in London.

    The ex-Emmerdale actress played the guest role of devious Dakota back in 2014, when she locked horns with Paul Robinson and Mark Brennan, and bosses have announced she will be causing chaos for another Ramsay Street regular in the shape of Leo Tanaka.

    http://media.immediate.co.uk/volatil...resize=576,383

    Spotted shooting scenes in London this week, Murphy and Tim Kano, aka Leo, are said to be filming a top-secret storyline to be aired early in 2018 that sees Dakota make a surprise return to our screens – but how is Leo involved, seeing as he wasn’t around in Erinsborough when we first met Ms Davies? Could his dad Paul Robinson somehow provide the link?

    http://media.immediate.co.uk/volatil...resize=576,383

    Speaking of her return, a delighted Murphy said today: “I am so excited to be joining the cast of Neighbours once again! It’s even more special that it’s on British soil. Dakota is such a fun, sassy character to play and I am interested to see what she is up to three years on.”

    Murphy’s most famous role was as ill-fated Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale, who she played from 1998 until the character was spectacularly killed off in a village hurricane in 2004.

    The actress originally came into Neighbours’ orbit when her Australian professional footballer husband Harry Kewell signed with Melbourne Victory which saw her and her family relocate down under for a while.

    The last time Neighbours came to film in the UK was in January for Toadie Rebecchi’s pursuit of Andrea Somers, the fraudster posing as his dead wife Dee. Neighbours has already teased further twists in that blockbuster storyline for later this year – could Leo and Dakota’s plot be connected to Dee/Andrea’s return?

    Neighbours continues weekdays on Channel 5 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm.


    ..and the digital spy article:

    Neighbours is bringing back Sheree Murphy's character Dakota for top secret London storyline

    But what's going on between her and Leo?


    http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...london-scenes/

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    Neighbours lines up a horror accident for Leo Tanaka as Rafael's revenge hots up

    Neighbours' Leo Tanaka finds himself caught in the crossfire of Rafael Humphreys's vendetta against Paul Robinson next week.

    Leo (Tim Kano) is unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time after Rafael teams up with Sue Parker and her son Jayden to discredit Paul once and for all.

    Viewers recently saw Rafael (Ryan Thomas) reveal the tragic reasons behind his desire for revenge against Paul – telling Mishti Sharma that he blames the local bad boy for the death of his mother.

    Next week, Rafael realises that Sue also has a big problem with Paul and they decide to join forces to bring him down.



    With Rafael, Sue and Jayden all on board with the masterplan, they agree to cause an accident at the Robinson Heights building site.

    Although they don't intend for anyone to get hurt, the trio all agree that an unfortunate incident at the site will be enough to jeopardise Paul's latest project and destroy his reputation.

    Rafael also reckons that his scheme is for the greater good – believing that the development is already dangerous due to Paul cutting corners.

    At the eleventh hour, Rafael is forced to deal with an unexpected revelation when he discovers that Jayden is to blame for a number of recent minor accidents at the site, rather than Paul.



    Feeling remorseful, Rafael decides that his arrangement with Sue needs to be called off, but it's already far too late as the trap gets sprung and Leo ends up badly hurt.

    As Leo gets trapped under a concrete slab, how severe will his injuries be? Is it only a matter of time before Rafael's involvement gets exposed?

    Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, March 13 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

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    That concrete slab must weigh several tons - in reality no one would survive that. But being Neighbours Leo will come away with bruises and a couple of cracked ribs

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    Digital Spy article:


    Neighbours lines up a surprise new love interest for Leo Tanaka.

    He's not going to be with Mishti for much longer.


    Neighbours producers apparently have big plans for Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano), as he's set to dive into a new relationship.

    Businessman Leo is currently dating Mishti Sharma (Scarlet Vas) but sadly their relationship will end following their heartbreak over Mishti's recent miscarriage.

    But Leo won't be single for long, as he's going to get together with newcomer Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly).

    The Daily Star Sunday reports that Chloe will initially be nervous about having a fling with her boss, but she soon finds that she just can't resist his charms.

    And it sounds like the attraction will be a two-way street, as Neighbours bosses have said that Leo will love spending time with Chloe.

    "Chloe is just what Leo needs after everything that's happened with Mishti," they said. "She's fun and super sexy. Leo won't be able to get enough of her."

    Leo and Chloe are due to get it on later this month.

    Leo will definitely be in need of some fun, as he recently suffered a horrific accident when he was trapped under a concrete slab after being caught up in Rafael Humphreys (Ryan Thomas)'s vendetta against Leo's father, Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis).

    Things aren't getting any easier for him either, as he's about to be blackmailed by Mishti's friend Monique...

    Neighbours airs every weekday at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5

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    Neighbours star Tim Kano reveals new gossip on Leo and Chloe's passionate fling.

    "There's a chance it could get more serious."


    Neighbours kicks off a passionate new romance storyline for Leo Tanaka this week as newcomer Chloe Brennan seduces him in his office.

    Leo is keen for some no-strings fun after breaking up with Mishti Sharma (Scarlet Vas), so the sudden interest of his Lassiter's assistant seems like exactly what he needs right now. But is Leo playing with fire?

    Digital Spy recently caught up with Tim Kano, who plays Leo, to hear more about the storyline.

    Are you excited about Leo being paired up with Chloe?

    "Yeah, absolutely. As an actor, I've absolutely loved it. It's been a really fun and playful dynamic that Leo has with Chloe. It's also a great distraction and rebound after Mishti broke up with him.

    "I think this is a really nice, light and fun storyline for Leo to have after such a dark, heavy time with Mishti and everything that happened with the baby.

    "But I also think this will remind everyone that Leo does have those sides of Paul Robinson in him, where he's just out to have fun."

    Will it remain quite a casual relationship, or could Leo develop some serious feelings for Chloe?

    "I think there's a chance it could get more serious. Chloe has got a great business mind and she has great initiative. She's a go-getter. Leo's relationships in the past – and definitely back in Sydney when he ran nightclubs – were quite vacuous and vapid. It was quite a superficial existence with those girls.

    "Now Leo has this beautiful woman coming in to woo him, I think he definitely would develop quite strong and genuine feelings for her. At the moment it's just a bit of fun and it's the excitement of almost being caught, but who knows? It'll be interesting to see what happens.

    Could dating his assistant turn out to be quite a messy situation for Leo?

    "Yeah, absolutely. I think a lot of that will play into the storyline. All of these exciting things have to come to an end – and they usually crash and burn when that happens.

    "Lassiter's does have a policy where you definitely can't be seeing other employees. In the past, different characters like Terese and Gary have had problems with seeing each other within the business. So I think it's destined for failure, but that's what makes it so exciting. The possibility of getting caught creates a thrill.

    "Inevitably, there'll have to be a resolution or they're going to get caught. But for the moment, they're just seeing how it plays out and where it takes them.

    As an actor, were you sad when Leo and Mishti broke up?

    "It was really sad, because they were actually just finally starting to build some trust. As in any relationship, you do really need to work hard. Especially with a past like Leo's and Mishti's interesting past as a cop too.

    "I think Mishti has a lot she needs to deal with and Leo does too, in terms of his moral compass and his values in family and business. There are questions like: 'Who does Leo have to step over to get what he wants?' Mishti would not have been a part of anything dodgy like that."

    Could they get back together at some point?

    "Mishti really brought out a different side to Leo that you never otherwise would have seen. He never would have expected to be seeing a police officer, with his dodgy past. It was really nice that Mishti gave him a chance to show everyone the more vulnerable layers that he has lying underneath.

    "So it was a really integral moment and I think it'd be great in the future to see them back together, maybe once they've both worked through their issues and have really found their feet. But for the time being, I think it'd be great for Leo to have some freedom – to play around and have some fun."

    How did you and Scarlet Vas, who plays Mishti, feel about exploring the baby loss storyline?

    "It was a very, very deep and quite dark storyline. It all happened so quickly, and it was really difficult for them to find out that they'd lost a baby so early on in their relationship. I think it really threw them.

    "When Leo thought he was going to be a father, his reaction was: 'Hey, I've got a duty now'. Normally, he'd be like: 'No way. Not now. I need my career. I want success'. But I think it really introduced him to the idea that it could be nice to have a child, to bring someone into this world and share that with someone.

    "For Mishti, it may have done almost the opposite, where she was really scared by it and it made her go back into her shell a little bit. So it was a really interesting plotline. Quite sad to play, but also really interesting in terms of the outcome and where it drove the story afterwards."

    What kind of relationship do you have with your on-screen brother Takaya Honda (David) behind the scenes?

    "Takaya's great. He's really funny. We've both moved to Melbourne, so we often hang out outside of work. Takaya is a really lovely guy and we have heaps of fun together. We always complain and wish we had more scenes together, because we started off having so many. We had such a great dynamic, and it feels so fun and natural.

    "But lately, our plotlines and parts in the show have been so segregated. We love it when we finally get a scene together. We love it because we have fun with it and play around with it.

    "In real life, our birthdays are only three days apart. We're both half-Japanese and we've grown up in similar cultures and similar family homes."

    When you guys joined, it took a long time before Neighbours fans found out that the Tanaka brothers were Paul's sons. Were you in on the secret all along?

    "These days, we're told the upcoming plotlines. No matter how mysterious or secretive they want to be, the cast and the crew will still know what's coming up. But with that storyline, hardly anyone knew on set. So everyone did take it as quite a shock!

    "Takaya and I sort of knew. We had an inkling and little hints were dropped here and there. I think it was really nice that they did keep it under wraps for a while, because it did keep us guessing. It was a really interesting, cool twist to have in the plotline. To have the storyline of Leo and Amy growing closer while not realising they were related was also really juicy to play out."

    Australian TV shows have often been criticised in the past for lack of cultural diversity. Have you ever experienced that or found it difficult to get roles?

    "That's a really interesting one. In New Zealand, it's so different from Australia. I'm Kiwi myself, so I spend a lot of time there and working there. On New Zealand's shows and soaps, there's someone from every cultural minority and every ethnicity. It's not questioned and it's not even made an issue. It's just always been that way, so in terms of that, New Zealand was fantastic.

    "Coming to Australia, it's been interesting and I do talk to other actors who have had hurdles and road blocks. You end up going for supplementary roles or supporting roles. That's why Neighbours is so fantastic. It does incorporate an equal representation of society in Australia and doesn't make such a big deal of it. It's normal and it's not made to tick boxes.

    "It hasn't really affected me too much in the past and I'm hoping it's only going to get better. Hopefully it'll all just go on without being noticed and it won't be questioned. So I'm really looking forward to the world and the media and entertainment industry taking that angle. It's an exciting time."

    Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.

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