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Neighbours teen Imogen Willis will panic when Susan Kennedy realises that she has an eating disorder.
Susan (Jackie Woodburne) makes the discovery about Imogen when she starts to spend more time with the Willis family, quickly sensing that all is not right.
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Ariel Kaplan, who plays Imogen, told TV Week: "It's discovered that Imogen has an eating disorder she's been keeping from everyone. It's actually Susan who finds out. She comes over to the house, sees the family dynamic and realises how disregarded Imogen is.
"She wants to make sure Imogen is okay, but soon finds out she isn't and that Imogen has an eating disorder."
When Susan tries to raise the issue, Imogen firmly insists that her suspicions are incorrect.
Kaplan explained: "Imogen is a smart girl, so she's scared to be seen as vulnerable and weak. Having an eating disorder scares her. So the immediate reaction is to deny it - it's a defence mechanism."
As the story progresses, viewers will see that Imogen's problem is closely linked to the issues she is facing at home.
"It's so common for young women to struggle with eating disorders," Kaplan added. "But what I liked about it was that, for Imogen, it's not a superficial thing, it's about control."
Neighbours airs these scenes next week on Eleven in Australia, and in September on Channel 5 in the UK.
gillyH1981
31-07-2013, 12:14
Eating her feelings
Imogen Willis has largely flown under the radar since her family arrrived in Erinsborough, overshadowed by her brother, Joshua (Harley Bonner) and bickering parents. However, this week in Neighbours, we learn the lack of attention paid to Imogen has started to take it's toll on the teen. "It's discovered that Imogen has an eating disorder she's been keeping secret from everyone," Ariel Kaplan, who plays Imogen, says. "It's actually Susan who finds out. She comes over to the house, sees the family dynamic and realises how disregarded Imogen is." Ariel explains. "She wants to make sure Imogen is OK but soon finds out she isn't and that Imogen has an eating disorder.
Imogen instinctively retreats into denial mode, pushing Susan (Jackie Woodburne) away and laughing off the suggestion. "Imogen is a smart girl, so she's scared to be seen as vulnerable and weak," the 19-year-old actress says. "Having an eating disorder scares her. "So, the immediate reaction is to deny it. It's a defence mechanism." Eating disorders and body image are hot topics with teenage girls in Australia and Ariel admits she was pleased with the way Neighbours handled such sensative issues. It's so common for young women to struggle with eating disorders," Ariel says, but what I liked about it was that, for Imogen, it's not a superficial thing, it's about control.
"I really wanted to do the storyline justice, so I went to the Butterfly Foundation and got as much imformation from them as possible." It's also an issue that hits close to home for the young actress, who has grown up in a family of performers. Ariel's older sisters are both actresses; Dena, 24, is familiar to audiences thanks to her work in ABC's Dance Academy while also appearing in the short-lived Tricky Business. Meanwhile, Gemma-Ashley, 27, has appeared in Network Ten's Mr & Mrs Murder as well as Offspring. "Coming from a family of three girls involved in dancing, music and acting, eating disorders and body image issues were always around us." Ariel explains. "We spoke about it - it was something we noticed. It was confronting."
Source: TV Week 3rd - 9th August 2013
It's so common for young women to struggle with eating disorders," Ariel says, but what I liked about it was that, for Imogen, it's not a superficial thing, it's about control.
This kind of poor research really annoys me :angry:
Eating disorders are NEVER superficial (if it's superficial, it's not an eating disorder) and it's a myth that they're about control. Believe me, if you suffer an eating disorder, your life spins out of your control. EDs destroy lives and can't be recovered from in a matter of months (or even weeks) - as shown on soaps.
I agree there is no control, that is why it is so serious.
Not great research, It is a very sensitive subject and should be tackled with care
Neighbours bosses agreed to tackle the issue of eating disorders after cast member Eve Morey suggested the idea, it has been revealed.
Ramsay Street newcomer Imogen Willis (Ariel Kaplan) is shown to be struggling with bulimia in a new storyline which has already begun on screen in Australia.
Further down the line, Morey's character Sonya Rebecchi will also notice a guest teenager's unhealthy obsession with exercise and dieting.
Morey encouraged the Neighbours team to shed light on the topic of eating disorders based on her own struggle with body image.
She commented: "I have yet to meet a woman that hasn't at some point in her life experienced an unhealthy attitude towards her body and this truly alarms me.
"I've had my share of body image related issues, and as a teenager it was difficult for me to find someone in the media that looked like me, and I'm still shocked by the amount of positive validation I received for my 'shrinkage' since it took not really eating to get there."
Morey recently spoke at a gathering of high school students about her experiences, and is hoping to encourage young people to consider why they value certain body images.
She added: "If the answer lies in health and wellbeing, that's wonderful but if the answer lies in a sense of validation or self-worth, they need to find an acceptance in themselves that lies beyond the physical."
After taking on board Morey's suggestions, Neighbours chiefs consulted with The Butterfly Foundation, which offers support to Australians experiencing eating disorders.
Executive producer Richard Jasek said: "Neighbours has tackled this topic in different forms over its many years on air, however it's unfortunately an issue that is still extremely prevalent and needs to be continually addressed. I commend Eve for pushing forward with the idea and also sharing her experience."
Neighbours teen Imogen Willis collapses later this month as her personal problems intensify.
The stressed-out schoolgirl has been secretly struggling with an eating disorder in recent weeks, behaving dangerously when it comes to food as she desperately wants to feel in control of something in her life.
Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) has felt underappreciated by her family for quite some time. However, this will soon be the least of her worries when bad boy Robbo Slade is knocked down in a hit and run - and police believe that her car was used in the attack.
Although Imogen tries her best to answer police questions as best she can, she panics when she hears that detectives want to speak to her for a second time.
The pressure of the situation is clearly growing on Imogen, and when she gets a disappointing exam result, it all becomes too much. Soon afterwards, her father Brad (Kip Gamblin) finds her collapsed, coughing up blood…
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Imogen's eating disorder leads her to collapse.
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Imogen's eating disorder leads her to collapse.
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Brad rushes to Imogen.
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Brad rushes to Imogen.
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Brad calls for help.
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Brad calls for help.
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Brad realises Imogen is very sick.
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Brad realises Imogen is very sick.
Neighbours airs these scenes on Thursday, September 26 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Also ahead on Neighbours, there are emotional scenes ahead at the Willis house as Imogen finally breaks down over her eating disorder.
Imogen's mother Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) is deeply concerned when she stumbles across her daughter's secret stash of junk food, which is clear evidence of her bulimia.
Terese is horrified to realise that Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) has been suffering in silence for so long, recognising that she and Brad are partly to blame for this.
When a frantic Terese tracks Imogen down, it's just as the troubled teenager has finished another food binge and is in an emotional state. With Imogen at rock bottom, she finally admits that she has a problem…
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Imogen is caught binge eating
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Imogen is caught binge eating
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Imogen admits she has a problem
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Imogen admits she has a problem
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Terese tries to comfort Imogen
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Terese tries to comfort Imogen
Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, October 2 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Over on Neighbours, Imogen Willis becomes increasingly suspicious of Gemma Reeves as the teacher's strange behaviour continues.
Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) becomes convinced that Gem is treating her and the other girls unfairly at school and lodges an official complaint with Susan.
Susan investigates Imogen's allegations and after talking to students and comparing the marks with the previous semester, Susan concludes that Imogen could be right and presents Gem with the evidence.
Gem immediately becomes defensive, but Susan doesn't back down and advises her to lift her game.
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Bailey is taken by Gem's flattery.
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Bailey is taken by Gem's flattery.
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Gem takes Bailey's hand.
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Gem takes Bailey's hand.
Later on, Bailey lashes out in defence of Gem, who he is harbouring a crush on, and Imogen soon realises what is going on.
However, Imogen is shocked to witness a tactile moment between Bailey and Gem at Lassiters Lake. Has Gem crossed the line?
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Imogen spies Gem and Bailey holding hands
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Imogen spies Gem and Bailey.
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Imogen is made suspicious by what she sees.
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Imogen is made suspicious by what she sees.
Neighbours airs these scenes on Thursday, December 12 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Neighbours character Imogen Willis is set to be involved in a love triangle with a newcomer.
Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) meets university student Isaac (Josh Burton) when she finds him squatting at Number 24 Ramsay Street, where the Kapoor family used to live.
As they start to bond over their shared interest, Mason (Taylor Glockner) gets jealous and informs Isaac that Imogen is still in school.
Ariel Kaplan, who plays the schoolgirl, told TV Week: "Imogen likes that Isaac makes her feel mature.
"She likes that he's older and a bit forbidden too!"
However, when Isaac tells Imogen that her age doesn't matter to him, Mason admits he wants to be with Imogen.
Despite being wary of getting back together with Mason, she is still sure there's a connection between them.
"They can't deny their feelings," Kaplan said. "No matter how hard they try."
Neighbours actress Ariel Kaplan recently celebrated her first milestone with the show, as she has now been filming her role as Imogen Willis for a year.
Since moving onto Ramsay Street, Imogen has already featured in some big storylines including her struggle with an eating disorder, a feud with teacher Gemma Reeves and more recently a new romance with Mason Turner.
With the drama for Imogen and the Willis family far from over, Digital Spy recently chatted to Ariel about what 2014 will have in store.
How would you sum up your first 12 months at Neighbours?
"It's been incredible. It really is like the dream job! I think it takes a little while to settle in and get used to how quickly the show films, as it's such a different experience from anything else I've ever worked on. After a few weeks, though, everyone on the show just felt like a family and now I get to go to work every day with my best friends. I definitely can't complain - I think I'm pretty much the luckiest girl in the world!"
Are you pleased with the viewer reaction to Imogen?
"I am - I feel really lucky! I love Imogen and as soon as I read about the character for the first time in the audition, I could see that she was such a cool girl. She's very intelligent and she's not afraid to be strong and independent.
"A lot of TV shows and movies these days can portray teenage girls as quite superficial, but Imogen is so not like that. I'm really thrilled as I think she's a really positive role model. I'm very glad that people don't seem to mind her so much!"
We've recently been seeing Imogen and Mason develop a relationship. Do you think they make a good match?
"I do, even though they're such polar opposites. I think it's one of those situations where opposites attract. They're a really cute couple and I think everyone's really rooting for them, because Imogen has never really had a romance before and Mason has had some pretty horrible relationships in the past!
"They're really good for each other, but they're also very young. It's been about eight months of them going back and forth with each other, so there's definitely something there and I was always rooting for them!"
Obviously we know Mason is leaving the show, so are you sad that the romance didn't go further?
"I was sad, because Taylor [Glockner, who played Mason] and I had worked so closely for all of the time that I'd been on the show. You sort of hoped that eventually they'd get a happy ending, but at the same time, it's Neighbours so even if Mason had stayed we probably wouldn't have been happy for too long! I was upset that they didn't get a bit more of a chance, but only because Taylor and I are such great mates so it was always fun to play their scenes."
Could there be a new love interest on the horizon for Imogen?
"I'm sure someone will come along at some point, but as of yet, Imogen has learnt that maybe a relationship isn't really what she's looking for at the moment. She's had quite a rollercoaster of a year and she's learned a lot about herself. Coming up this year, Imogen is pretty happy being independent and by herself."
What else is coming next for her?
"A really big thing for Imogen is just finding herself. Last year was all about discovering her issues and recovering from them, so this year she's in Year 12 and she's got to focus on the stress of that. It's what Imogen has worked for her whole life, as she's such an intelligent girl.
"Imogen will be dealing with those school pressures, but there's also going to be quite a lot of Willis family drama as always. She's going to have to deal with the stress of that, the pressure of whether she's ready for a new boy, and the pressure of her brother and best friend still being together as a couple. There's a lot going on for her, and I think it's going to come to a bit of a collision at some point…"
The scene last year (pictured above) where Imogen broke down in front of Terese over her eating disorder really stood out. How did you feel about filming that storyline?
"It was a really full-on storyline. From the day I was told about it, I felt really honoured and I knew that I had to do everything I could to make sure that it was as believable and real as possible. It's so frequent these days for girls to go through this, so I think it was an important issue for the show to address.
"I did a lot of research and a lot of background work, so when I got round to filming that breakdown scene, I had a good idea of what Imogen would be going through and I just felt that I had to do it justice. More than anything I just felt really blessed to have the opportunity to do that."
Did you get a big reaction from the viewers when those scenes aired?
"Absolutely. I think when Neighbours does confront these real-life issues, that's when the audience responds the most. I received so much love and support after those scenes, and still to this day I'll get messages on Twitter from fans who say that I helped them when they were going through the same thing. That's honestly the biggest thing I could wish for. Acting's obviously a great job in itself, but if you can actually reach people and help them, that makes it extra special."
Even though she's in recovery, do you hope the writers continue to explore those issues for Imogen?
"Definitely. It is something that people live with every day and it doesn't go away overnight. A character can't go through something negative on screen for too long, otherwise it becomes difficult to watch, but when we were filming I made sure that I said it's not something she could completely recover from. So even filming today, I had a scene where Imogen was still filling out her food journal. I think they'll continue to show that the issue is still there and it's always going to be a part of her life."
Neighbours have recently promised some big bombshells for the Willis and Turner families. Will Imogen be involved in those?
"She definitely will. This is actually one of the things that causes Imogen to have another freak-out later in the year. There's going to be a lot of drama between the Willis and Turner families. It's been boiling since the first day we arrived on the Street, and when it finally explodes, it's definitely going to affect Imogen and all of the kids…"
What are your on-screen family Harley (Josh), Rebekah (Terese) and Kip (Brad) like to work with?
"They're amazing. I always say that my favourite days of filming are when we're doing family scenes at the Willis house. Rebekah and Kip are absolutely the funniest two human beings I know! Harley and I are also like best friends - we spend pretty much every minute of every day together. I adore getting to work with them all and it feels like we're a real family. We'll be on set together and the crew will say, 'Oh God, these four are so loud!'"
Who are you closest to on set?
"It's so hard because I love everyone, but I would definitely say that I spend the most time with Harley. Besides him, I'm really close to Saskia who plays Georgia and Jenna who plays Amber. Playing best friends has actually helped me and Jenna to become like best friends in real life! I'm also super close with Ash who played Kate.
"The interesting thing is that there's such a big age range on set, so I'll be hanging out with Colette Mann who plays Sheila in the morning and then Morgan Baker who plays Callum at night!"
How did you feel about saying goodbye to Taylor and Ashleigh recently?
"I definitely cried, especially when Ash left! As soon as I started, Ash was like an older sister to me and she really took me under her wing. We spent a lot of time together, so it was hard to see her go.
"It was the same with Taylor, as we worked together so much and we actually went away together with Harley during the production break after Taylor finished filming. We had the best time. I know how talented Taylor and Ash are, and they're both over in LA now so I have no doubt that they're just going to smash it and get new roles. More importantly than anything, they're both hard workers and I think they were both ready to move on."
Would you like to work with some of the Willis' who used to be in the show?
"Definitely. There's something really beautiful about the fact that our family has a history on the show. I love that we're always mentioning family members who could possibly come back, so we've all been keeping our fingers crossed for some Willis family action!"
How long would you like to stay on the show for? Do you share the same US ambitions as the departed cast?
"When we joined the show, the whole Willis family signed on for quite an extended contract and agreed to a couple of years, so I'd definitely like to carry on with that. You never know what could happen as that is changeable and things do happen, but I'd definitely like to stay around for a while. I think you learn a lot from being on Neighbours and I'm so in love with the whole cast, so I can't see myself wanting to leave them too soon!
"At the same time, both of my sisters are also in the industry and they've both gone over to America. My sister is in LA at the moment and has actually been hanging out with Ash, so we're all very close! I'd also love to take the opportunity to audition overseas and see what comes of it. But who knows what will happen? I also love working in Australia, so it'll just depend on where the work is."
How did you and your sisters get into the industry?
"Both of my sisters are older than me, so I was born into the world of dancing competitions and singing lessons and we all very much started with that. Also my dad was a musician, my mum and grandma were ballerinas, and my grandpa was an actor. It was almost like we didn't really know anything else!
"I started off doing dancing and singing and worked my way into musical theatre. I worked from the age of 7 up until I was about 13, and only then did I really start auditioning for TV roles. I fell in love with that and since then I've tried to juggle both, because I love singing and dancing as well. It's just about finding the opportunities when they come along."
Do you get a lot of feedback from the UK fans?
"I do and I love it so much. I came to London before I started the show, as I was touring Europe for four months. Out of everywhere, London was my favourite place. I still can't believe there are people in the UK actually watching me and I love it when I get tweets from the UK. I'd actually like to go back to London and live there at some point.
"It's pretty cool to think that we're in this little suburban area in the middle of nowhere in Melbourne, but people across the other side of the world are watching and enjoying it. It's really heartwarming."
Neighbours star Ariel Kaplan has said that she doesn't think her character Imogen Willis should start a relationship with newcomer Daniel Robinson.
Daniel turned up in Ramsay Street earlier this year and quickly got on the wrong side of Imogen. However, actor Tim Phillipps hinted that a relationship could possibly develop between the pair.
Appearing in the second part of a video Q&A with co-star Olympia Valance (Paige Novak), Kaplan confirmed that she would like Imogen to find romance, but doesn't believe Daniel is a suitable match.
She said: "Imogen hasn't had too much of a serious relationship yet but I really hope she does because she hasn't been too lucky with love. She needs a serious, smart, maybe an older boyfriend who is on her intellectual level."
Discussing who would be suitable for Imogen, she said: "There are no characters on the show that are single. Daniel Robinson? No, I don't know. He is too much of a free spirit.
"I think we would need to bring someone in. Someone who is a refined, preppy, clean-cut guy that is going to treat her right."
Watch Ariel and Olympia's full Q&A by hitting play below:
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Neighbours teen Imogen Willis chooses an unlikely confidante later this month as she tells Naomi Canning about her secret feelings for Daniel Robinson.
Imogen, played by Ariel Kaplan, has been subconsciously developing a crush on Daniel in recent weeks - which partly explains the bitterness she holds towards his girlfriend Amber Turner.
Although Imogen hasn't yet acknowledged how strongly she feels, reality hits home when she teams up with Daniel (Tim Phillipps) for a community project and she realises that she wants a much stronger connection with him.
Surprisingly, it's Naomi (Morgana O'Reilly) who is first to spot Imogen's longing glances towards Daniel and she confronts the schoolgirl about her secret crush.
A Neighbours source told Digital Spy: "Imogen decides to confess all to Naomi, admitting that she's in love with Daniel and now realises she has been for a while.
"Given Naomi's own history of pursuing unavailable men, it'll be interesting to see how she reacts to Imogen's predicament and whether she has any advice to offer."
Neighbours airs these scenes next week on Eleven in Australia and later this month on Channel 5 in the UK.
Also ahead on Neighbours, Imogen Willis is left feeling uncomfortable after she witnesses Daniel Robinson cement his engagement to girlfriend Amber Turner with an official proposal.
Viewers saw Daniel (Tim Phillipps) propose to Amber (Jenna Rosenow) when they were fearing for their lives while caught in a tornado.
With Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) having acknowledged her secret love of Daniel, she becomes increasingly wary of spending the day with him and Amber.
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Imogen walks in on Daniel and Amber
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Imogen walks in on Daniel and Amber
Not realising Imogen's true feelings, Amber and Daniel believe that her hostile behaviour is because she doesn't like Daniel, leading Amber to set them up on a 'make friends' date.
After spending some time alone with Daniel, Imogen's feelings grow and she is further encouraged when Daniel quizzes her on her relationship status.
Imogen admits to Daniel that she has a crush on someone who already has a girlfriend, and unaware she is talking about him, Daniel encourages Imogen to spend more time with the guy in order to assess his feelings.
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Daniel asks Amber to marry him
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Daniel asks Amber to marry him
After resolving to do this, Imogen is left feeling awkward when she accidentally walks right into Daniel's official proposal to Amber...
Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.45 and 5.30 on Channel 5.
Neighbours teen Imogen Willis remains in turmoil over her secret feelings for Daniel Robinson on UK screens this week.
When Imogen struggles with her parents' marriage issues, it's Daniel (Tim Phillipps) who is there to comfort her - completely unaware that she'd love him to be far more than just a friend.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Ariel Kaplan, who plays Imogen, to hear her thoughts on the ongoing storyline and what's to come for her character next year.
Have you enjoyed portraying Imogen's secret feelings for Daniel?
"Luckily I'm acting, otherwise personally I would be an emotional wreck! The storyline has been really interesting because Imogen feels completely tortured. She desperately wants to be in Amber's shoes and she wants to be the one Daniel loves, but at the same time she really wants to remain loyal to her best friend."
What kind of a response are you seeing from viewers? Are people judging Imogen for her feelings, or are they sympathetic towards her?
"I don't think she is being judged or bullied because of the way she feels about Daniel because let's face it, she has little control over her feelings for him, but I suspect viewers may like to see her move on with someone else who feels the same way!"
Would you like to see Imogen and Daniel actually get together at some point?
"Yes! I have wanted them to be together from the start. I think they balance each other out and Daniel brings out the best in Imogen, so I'm always hoping that it happens secretly!"
We know that the story builds up to Imogen kissing Daniel. What can you tell us about that?
"It is definitely becoming harder for Imogen to conceal her feelings for Daniel. The urge becomes too much, the opportunity is there and Imogen plants one on Daniel. It's definitely driven by her. Daniel is the innocent bystander - a 'hit and kiss' you could call it!"
Would Imogen be upset if she ended up falling out with Amber once again over this?
"Absolutely. Their friendship has stood the test of many emotional hiccups and somehow they have survived. Their friendship is extremely important to Imogen and while logic tells her to stand clear of her best friend's fiancé, her heart has her running toward him. It's a really confusing time. Part of me wants to slap her and tell her to get over it, and then I just want to give her a hug."
What has Tim been like to work with on the storyline?
"What can I say, he is truly one of the nicest people and I totally get why Imogen is in love with him!"
If Imogen can't have Daniel, would you like her to find her own boyfriend in the New Year?
"Listening everyone? YES!"
Is there any hope for Terese and Brad's marriage?
"This story is actually really sad. This couple made some life-changing decisions to be with each other - Brad was married when he and Terese got together - so a marriage ended for them to be a couple. There is a lot of emotional energy expanded in these scenes.
"I would like to think that they have a long history together, many shared experiences and of course, three children, so hopefully they can work through this."
Do you think Paige will ever be fully accepted by her 'new' families?
"I think you'll start to see more of a sisterly bond between Imogen and Paige moving forward. While they are very different, they have each other's back."
Earlier this year, Imogen went through a phase where she was causing a bit more drama and the fans really wanted to see her go back to her old self. How did you feel about that?
"I love that there is a reaction like that to the storylines - it's when the fans say nothing that you should be concerned!"
Is it important to you that Imogen does stay likeable rather than being a character who causes drama?
"Not at all. The important thing is that viewers like watching her and she isn't always going to be the nice girl next door. I think she would become very boring - we need to change things up."
Can you give us any hints on what you're filming at the moment?
"Most of the scenes I'm filming at the moment do involve wonder boy Daniel Robinson and there is definitely some conflict on the horizon."
How do you feel about being with the show for the 30th anniversary?
"I am beyond excited. To be part of such an amazing milestone is incredible and it's not lost on me that I may never be part of a show with such a long history.
"Imogen is very involved in the 30th storyline so I feel very lucky to be front and centre of a major storyline..."
hope imogen gets with daniel
gillyH1981
03-12-2014, 13:18
"Imogen is very involved in the 30th storyline so I feel very lucky to be front and centre of a major storyline..."
Wonder what storyline Imogen is involved in for the 30th anniversary?
Neighbours teen Imogen Willis appears to finally be moving on from her crush on Daniel Robinson as she takes the plunge and kisses Tyler Brennan later this month.
Tyler (Travis Burns) will start encouraging a usually-sensible Imogen to embrace her wilder side in upcoming episodes, prompting her to play him at his own game.
When Tyler asks Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) out on a date, she decides to show him just how much fun she can actually be when she arranges for them to go paintballing.
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Imogen and Tyler are left alone
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Imogen and Tyler are left alone
After they return from their fun-filled day out, the pair finally give into the chemistry between them and share a kiss.
As things start to escalate, Imogen panics about where it could be heading and makes her excuses to go, leaving Tyler disappointed.
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Imogen and Tyler kiss
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Imogen and Tyler kiss
Later, she confides in Paige (Olympia Valance) over her real reasons for rushing out, explaining that she always believed her first time would be with the guy she was planning to be with forever.
However, Paige gives her sister a new perspective on the situation, reminding Imogen that she has the control and doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to.
The conversation leaves Imogen feeling more positive, but is she about to embrace her spontaneous side even more and make a go of it with Tyler?
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Tyler kisses Imogen
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Tyler kisses Imogen
Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, May 5 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Neighbours teen Imogen Willis will find her plans to move forward with Tyler Brennan backfiring later this month, as she struggles with her feelings for Daniel Robinson.
After a difficult day for the Willis family following the discovery that Nick had lied about Paul's leukemia, Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) finds herself seeking solace in Daniel, who is also struggling to process the news.
Spooked by her reawakened feelings for Daniel, Imogen impulsively makes plans to sleep with Tyler (Travis Burns) that evening, despite warnings from Paige that it may not be the right thing to do.
Determined to go through with her plan, Imogen gets ready and heads over to Tyler, who has made an effort to make the night as romantic as possible.
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Imogen arrives at Tyler's
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Imogen arrives at Tyler's
However, as things start to progress, Imogen finds herself getting cold feet once again, before eventually admitting to Tyler that she is still in love with Daniel.
A mortified Imogen then flees Tyler's bedroom and heads over to see Paige, who assures her that she has done the right thing.
Later, Imogen breaks down in tears whilst alone, overwhelmed with her love for the unattainable Daniel. Will she ever be able to move on?
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Imogen and Tyler kiss
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Imogen and Tyler kiss
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Imogen starts to get cold feet about her plan
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Imogen starts to get cold feet about her plan
Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, May 13 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Neighbours teen Imogen Willis is forced to defend herself in a frightening showdown with Forrest Jones later this month.
Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) sees Forrest's nasty side when he realises that she is determined to expose the truth about his dodgy fitness supplements.
The drama plays out after Imogen decides to go uncover in order to gather evidence against Forrest (Nicholas Gunn), faking a romantic interest in him so that she has an excuse to be around him.
When they go on a date together and Forrest is interrupted by a phone call, Imogen seizes her opportunity to go through his bag and finds some illegal peptides inside.
Unfortunately, it's not long before Forrest catches Imogen snooping and he immediately demands to hear how much she knows.
The row escalates into a terrifying showdown after Imogen tries to flee from Forrest but finds herself cornered. Will she be okay?
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Imogen goes on a date with Forrest
Imogen goes on a date with Forrest
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Imogen becomes uncomfortable around Forrest
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Imogen becomes uncomfortable around Forrest
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Imogen tries to defend herself against Forrest
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Imogen tries to defend herself against Forrest
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Imogen tries to get away from Forrest
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Imogen fights back
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Will Imogen be okay?
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Will Imogen be okay?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, July 22 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Neighbours star Ariel Kaplan has teased an upcoming love triangle involving her character Imogen Willis.
Upcoming scenes will see Daniel Robinson (Tim Phillipps) turn his attentions to Imogen after the pair share a kiss.
Following their kiss, Daniel will strongly believe that Imogen is the girl for him and sets about trying to prove how he feels for her.
However, Daniel will have a fight on his hands if he wants Imogen to replicate his romantic intentions as her new university friend Caspar will also show an interest in her.
Determined to win Imogen over, Daniel will become determined to put a stop to her blossoming relationship with Caspar, but whether he will succeed remains to be seen.
Viewers know that Imogen has had strong feelings for Daniel for a long time, but was forced to put them to one side due to his former relationship with her best friend Amber Turner.
UK viewers will see Daniel and Imogen kiss next week.
Elsewhere, Imogen shows Mark the photograph of Aaron at the school and Mark fears that his brother may be guilty of lighting the fire. Reluctant to confront him, Paige suggests that Mark should approach Aaron as a brother first and a policeman second. Mark takes this approach and Aaron confesses that he bought some "hot" fertiliser and was unable to take it home, so he stored it at the school.
Mark loses his cool, informing Aaron that the fertiliser was the main accelerant in the fire and caused the explosions. Mark asks Imogen to keep the photo of Aaron under wraps until he can carry out further investigations. However, while Mark is willing to bend the law to protect his brother, Aaron chooses to handle the situation in a very different way.
Ruffed_lemur
07-11-2015, 21:17
I don't think Imogen and Daniel are working very well together. Never thought they would though.
I don't think Imogen and Daniel are working very well together. Never thought they would though.
I thought they were pretty good together until they started making Daniel a more aggressive character.
It's sad that they can never just have a fun, laid back, simple and accepting character.
I think it's fair to say they will split up soon.
tammyy2j
07-11-2015, 23:38
I thought they were pretty good together until they started making Daniel a more aggressive character.
It's sad that they can never just have a fun, laid back, simple and accepting character.
I think it's fair to say they will split up soon.
Me also I wanted them together for so long and now the change in him isn't nice
Ruffed_lemur
08-11-2015, 15:45
I thought they were pretty good together until they started making Daniel a more aggressive character.
It's sad that they can never just have a fun, laid back, simple and accepting character.
I think it's fair to say they will split up soon.
Maybe. I think Daniel needs some medical help though.
I thought they were pretty good together until they started making Daniel a more aggressive character.
It's sad that they can never just have a fun, laid back, simple and accepting character.
I think it's fair to say they will split up soon.
I'm hoping the change in Daniel is temporary and that there's a good reason for it (for example anxiety and/or depression). I'd like to see the happy-go-lucky Daniel back in the future. He and Imogen are a thousand times better than him and Amber in my opinion.
ILTPandN
08-11-2015, 21:18
I'm glad it's not just me..... I prefer chilled happy Daniel, but assume this personality change is down to the knock to his head and perhaps (hopefully) he'll get counselling and return to how he was before.
I liked Daniel with Imogen (never wanted him with Amber) and I'm hoping things will work out between them.
indigodance
08-11-2015, 21:29
I liked Daniel with Imogen (never wanted him with Amber) and I'm hoping things will work out between them.
I think both are too emotionally young for him. The connection seems to be his lazy attitude to life - still hasn't grown up to the fact you need to deal with stuff that life chucks at you. He railroaded Amber many times and she was too weak to stand up to him till the baby episode took hold of her hormones ..... and Imogen still hasn't really had a taste of a real relationship apart from what's going on at the moment.
indigodance
08-11-2015, 21:29
I liked Daniel with Imogen (never wanted him with Amber) and I'm hoping things will work out between them.
I think both are too emotionally young for him. The connection seems to be his lazy attitude to life - still hasn't grown up to the fact you need to deal with stuff that life chucks at you. He railroaded Amber many times and she was too weak to stand up to him till the baby episode took hold of her hormones ..... and Imogen still hasn't really had a taste of a real relationship apart from what's going on at the moment.
I'm glad it's not just me..... I prefer chilled happy Daniel, but assume this personality change is down to the knock to his head and perhaps (hopefully) he'll get counselling and return to how he was before.
I forgot about the head inury Daniel received. You're right, that's likely the cause of his personality change.
Ruffed_lemur
09-11-2015, 19:08
I'm glad it's not just me..... I prefer chilled happy Daniel, but assume this personality change is down to the knock to his head and perhaps (hopefully) he'll get counselling and return to how he was before.
I liked Daniel with Imogen (never wanted him with Amber) and I'm hoping things will work out between them.
Maybe Daniel will need an operation or medication. Not sure counselling will help.
has ariel already left, does imogen die in explosion
has ariel already left, does imogen die in explosion
Imogen does not die. Ariel leaves in mid May.
Pantherboy
26-02-2019, 21:54
I can't recall if this has already been mentioned somewhere here, but there has been speculation around for a while that Ariel/Imogen was coming back (for just a guest stint?). Now 'Inside Soap' has posted this:
"Ariel Kaplan
Imogen Willis, Neighbours
Terese is set to receive a welcome boost in the next few weeks when her eldest daughter, Imogen, returns to Ramsay Street. We last saw Imogen back in April 2016 - she and husband Daniel Robinson left Erinsborough to start a new life in LA, shortly after getting hitched. So what brings Imogen back home? And more to the point, where is her hubby Daniel? All will be revealed when Imogen pops back up on our screens at the end of next month...March"
Wonder if piper will leave with her?!
Pantherboy
11-03-2019, 02:11
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours return for Imogen Willis as she rumbles a huge Piper secret
Piper is left with a big decision to make.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26774153/neighbours-spoilers-imogen-willis-return/
Neighbours brings back Imogen Willis next week – and her return could be bad news for Leo and Piper.
Ariel Kaplan has reprised her role as Imogen for a new stint, three years after the popular character left Ramsay Street to take up a new job opportunity in Los Angeles.
Imogen heads back to Erinsborough to help run Toadie Rebecchi's law practice while he's still grieving over the tragic loss of his wife Sonya.
In true Ramsay Street style, Imogen quickly ends up with much more than work on her mind when she makes a surprising discovery about her sister Piper (Mavournee Hazel).
Next week's episodes see Piper and Leo (Tim Kano) sleep together after developing a strong bond.
Piper is feeling at a loose end in life following her split from Tyler Brennan, while Leo is still struggling over Terese and Paul's relationship.
After spending the night together, Leo and Piper decide that their friendship is too important to risk and they should keep their passion strictly as a one-off.
This pact gets broken quickly, as the pair are unable to resist each other and agree that a "friends with benefits" arrangement could work without things getting too messy.
When Imogen figures out what's going on with her sister's love life, she issues an ultimatum – Piper must tell Terese the truth, or she'll do it for her. How will Piper react?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, March 22 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
18-03-2019, 00:37
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours returnee Imogen Willis makes a shocking decision over Finn Kelly
Will she keep him out of jail?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26847304/neighbours-spoilers-imogen-willis-finn-kelly-story/
Neighbours fans will see Imogen Willis make a controversial decision next week, as she puts herself forward to be Finn Kelly's defence lawyer.
Imogen risks a backlash from the Ramsay Street residents when she agrees to help Finn (Rob Mills) fight the charges that he's facing for his many crimes.
As we revealed last week, Ariel Kaplan has signed up for a new stint as Imogen, who'll be looking after Toadie Rebecchi's law firm for a while following the death of his wife Sonya.
Imogen becomes curious when she hears about Finn's case, with many people on Ramsay Street speculating over whether he'll face justice for crimes that he can no longer remember.
Deciding to meet Finn for herself, Imogen heads to see him at the hospital and strikes up a tentative connection with him.
This coincides with a major development in Finn's case, as Dr Beverly Robinson gives her expert opinion that he isn't faking his amnesia.
Finn later calls Imogen back to the hospital and asks for her legal advice – in particular, what he should do if his memory comes back.
Imogen admits that she'd advise anybody in that situation to say nothing, to avoid incriminating themselves. She also suggests becoming his defence lawyer, confident that she can put up a strong fight on his behalf.
Later in the week, the police confirm that they'll be laying full charges against Finn, even though they've now accepted his amnesia diagnosis. Looks like he'll definitely need Imogen's help…
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Aussieguy
18-03-2019, 03:36
Finn must get off if he's to become a regular character. Hard to believe when he attempted to kill hundreds of students and teachers, tried to kill Xanthe and various other felonies :hmm:
its.like.that
18-03-2019, 08:18
Guess they are following Home and Away's example of people getting off bad crimes
Pantherboy
01-04-2019, 00:51
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Imogen Willis receives a horrifying delivery after Finn Kelly backlash.
Who's responsible?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26998860/neighbours-spoilers-imogen-willis-horrifying-delivery/
Neighbours fans will see Imogen Willis left terrified next week as she faces harassment over her connection to Finn Kelly.
Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) realises that she's made someone in the local community very angry with her controversial decision to become Finn's defence lawyer.
Tensions over Finn (Rob Mills) escalate in the coming days, as a fire in a police building destroys crucial evidence relating to his case – giving him an opportunity to get off scot free.
Although Imogen is adamant that Finn should do the right thing and continue with his plan to plead guilty, she bears the brunt of the backlash for defending him in the first place.
Things go from bad to worse for Imogen when she receives a sinister package containing a pig's head as a malicious warning to her.
The horrifying moment leaves Imogen shaken and she even starts to question whether she's doing the right thing by representing Finn.
Terese's support gives Imogen the strength to stick to her guns, and she later comes out fighting when the person responsible for her threat is unmasked.
Sheila Canning (Colette Mann) is exposed as the harasser, although she already feels deeply embarrassed by what she's done.
Sheila tries her best to apologise for her actions, but Imogen is in no mood for forgiveness and encourages the police to press charges against her. Has Sheila made a big mistake?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
i hope her and daniel are staying
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