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Pantherboy
19-07-2018, 23:24
Tim Robards, who was Australia's first 'Bachelor' in 2013, has confirmed he has joined Neighbours for an eight-week guest stint:
Daily Telegraph article:
Guest Soapie Role For Tim.
Tim Robards is joining Neighbours for a guest stint.
The former Bachelor is making his first foray into acting with an eight-week spot on the long-running soap. "At the start of this year I decided to make acting the top of my priority list and I've been putting in the work behind closed doors with different coaches - pushing myself out of my comfort zone and then this role came up, so I'm super excited," he said. "I watched Neighbours as a kid so to be on the set with such iconic characters like Paul Robinson, Toadie and Susan is an amazing experience. The entire cast and crew have been so welcoming"
Also,
Tim Robards swaps reality for Ramsay Street on Neighbours
The Bachelor star is joining Australia's longest-running soapie.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/tim-robards-neighbours-50030
And,
'I've been putting in the work behind closed doors': The Bachelor's Tim Robards confirms his role on Neighbours... after admitting it was his 'destiny' to be a Hollywood actor
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5972257/The-Bachelors-Tim-Robards-reveals-like-filming-Neighbours-set.html
Pantherboy
20-07-2018, 08:22
Tim Robards will be playing the role of wealthy investor, Pierce Greyson, & will make his debut in early October 2018:
nowtolove.com.au article:
Tim Robards joins the cast of Neighbours as Pierce Greyson
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/tim-robards-joins-neighbours-as-pierce-greyson-50042
and...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5973399/Neighbours-executive-defends-decision-cast-Tim-Robards.html
CuriousCase
20-07-2018, 14:41
More bloody reality stars. :wall:
im like him just sick of chloe and terese
Pantherboy
13-02-2019, 21:14
Daily Telegraph article - Tim Robards (Pierce Greyson) has now landed a permanent role in Neighbours
Bachelor Returns To The Neighbourhood
After a guest stint on popular TV soap Neighbours, former Bachelor hunk Tim Robards has landed a permanent role on the show.
The former reality star, who played Pierce Greyson at the end of last year, will return in the same role in May. "I am super excited," Robards said. "It means I didn't totally crash and burn my first major acting role. When I first started on set (it was) like the first few seconds of jumping out of a plane - you forget to breathe while everything is coming at you 100 miles an hour."
Robards is based in Sydney with new wife Anna Heinrich and will fly to Melbourne weekly to film the show.
"Commuting back and forth to Melbourne and Sydney isn't going to be easy bit I have the most supportive wife in Anna (Heinrich)," he said.
...and the DailyMail article:
'I'm so excited': The Bachelor star Tim Robards lands permanent role on Neighbours... after a guest stint on the iconic Australian soap
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6700335/Im-excited-Former-Bachelor-star-Tim-Robards-lands-permanent-role-Neighbours.html
Interesting. I liked him, the last time, he was on the show.
was he the guy who wanted to buy chloe?
Aussieguy
14-02-2019, 02:21
Yes that's him. I liked him as well.
What's the betting he falls for Mel?!
NO!! I couldn’t stand his character!! Why bring him back now!! What a mess. These writers don’t know whether they are coming or going at the moment. Poor choice, I’d my 2 cents worth.
CookieTargaryen
15-02-2019, 10:54
I liked him too, after he loosened up a bit. Plus he's hot.
tammyy2j
17-02-2019, 22:24
I liked him too, after he loosened up a bit. Plus he's hot.
Yes he was easy on the eye
Pantherboy
24-06-2019, 23:23
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Pierce Greyson to discover Ebony Buttrose's big secret
How will he react?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a28168238/neighbours-pierce-greyson-discover-ebony-buttrose-secret/
Neighbours' Pierce Greyson is about to discover Ebony Buttrose's big secret.
Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly) is the first to find out what Ebony (Christie Hayes) is hiding after she confronted the newcomer at the end of today's (June 24) episode, which we know will prompt Ebony to confess that she is secretly using some of Pierce's money to support her sister, who's a struggling single mother.
But Pierce (Tim Robards) will soon discover what his fiancée is up to as well after he finds them the perfect luxury house, only for Ebony to begin making excuses to put off moving in.
hen Chloe challenges Ebony over her suspicious behaviour, Ebony admits that she’s secretly letting her hard-up sister Crystal live there with her small children.
Although Chloe urges Ebony to tell Pierce the truth, she initially agrees to help Ebony and her sister by finding an affordable rental for the family to live in – but when she's later left alone in the house, Chloe can't resist sneaking a peek at Ebony's wedding dress and holding it up against herself, only to be quickly caught by Pierce.
A baffled Pierce demands an explanation, but Chloe ultimately keeps Ebony's secret.
Unfortunately, when Pierce later asks Mark to get Chloe to back off, Mark reveals that Chloe's actually covering for Ebony, and Pierce arrives to get the truth about what's going on from Ebony just as Chloe has finally managed to convince her to reveal all.
After the secret is revealed, a stunned Pierce gives Ebony an ultimatum: she can either sign a financially binding agreement and stay in the relationship, or take a huge payout and walk away for good.
What will Ebony decide? And how will Chloe feel about the decision?
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
02-10-2019, 08:35
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours reveals big news over Pierce Greyson's future in the show
Is he staying or is he going?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a29330609/neighbours-pierce-greyson-future-tim-robards/
Despite media doubt surrounding Tim Robards' future on Neighbours, it looks like Pierce Greyson is here to stay.
The 47-year-old, who made his name on reality show The Bachelor Australia, landed himself a permanent spot on the soap last year.
And while some news outlets cast doubt over his potential to remain on the show, executive producer Jason Herbison has revealed he'll be a cast member "well into 2020".
"We are absolutely delighted with Tim's performance and have just recontracted him to ensure his character is on screen well into 2020," Herbison told Daily Mail Australia.
"We have some incredibly juicy story arcs in the pipeline for Pierce which are sure to shock and enthral fans and we have no doubt Tim will deliver."
The news arrives soon after Woman's Day suggested the soap's team weren't happy with Tim's performance.
However, Tim's gone and proved otherwise, as has the EP, who said these statements couldn't be further from the truth. And now the chiropractor-turned-TV star has got some "juicy story arcs" to sink those acting chops into.
Back in August, the actor revealed to Digital Spy about the snobbery he's encountered as a result of his reality TV background.
"There are some people out there who just see you as wearing one hat," he told us.
"They think, 'Aren't you a chiropractor, so you shouldn't do anything else? Weren't you on The Bachelor, you shouldn't be in anything else?'
"I have learned not to pay too much attention to that kind of small thinking though as it's limiting. I love that I can turn myself into different things and different challenges."
He added: "Eventually, I would love to inspire other people to do more of what you love – if you are doing something you love then you will probably be good at it.”
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
and...
The Bachelor's Tim Robards signs a new contract with Neighbours - as producers deny reports 'his acting chops weren't up to scratch'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7518697/The-Bachelors-Tim-Robards-signs-new-contract-Neighbours.html
not keen on him and chloe
Ruffed_lemur
02-10-2019, 16:53
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours reveals big news over Pierce Greyson's future in the show
Is he staying or is he going?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a29330609/neighbours-pierce-greyson-future-tim-robards/
Despite media doubt surrounding Tim Robards' future on Neighbours, it looks like Pierce Greyson is here to stay.
The 47-year-old, who made his name on reality show The Bachelor Australia, landed himself a permanent spot on the soap last year.
And while some news outlets cast doubt over his potential to remain on the show, executive producer Jason Herbison has revealed he'll be a cast member "well into 2020".
"We are absolutely delighted with Tim's performance and have just recontracted him to ensure his character is on screen well into 2020," Herbison told Daily Mail Australia.
"We have some incredibly juicy story arcs in the pipeline for Pierce which are sure to shock and enthral fans and we have no doubt Tim will deliver."
The news arrives soon after Woman's Day suggested the soap's team weren't happy with Tim's performance.
However, Tim's gone and proved otherwise, as has the EP, who said these statements couldn't be further from the truth. And now the chiropractor-turned-TV star has got some "juicy story arcs" to sink those acting chops into.
Back in August, the actor revealed to Digital Spy about the snobbery he's encountered as a result of his reality TV background.
"There are some people out there who just see you as wearing one hat," he told us.
"They think, 'Aren't you a chiropractor, so you shouldn't do anything else? Weren't you on The Bachelor, you shouldn't be in anything else?'
"I have learned not to pay too much attention to that kind of small thinking though as it's limiting. I love that I can turn myself into different things and different challenges."
He added: "Eventually, I would love to inspire other people to do more of what you love – if you are doing something you love then you will probably be good at it.”
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
and...
The Bachelor's Tim Robards signs a new contract with Neighbours - as producers deny reports 'his acting chops weren't up to scratch'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7518697/The-Bachelors-Tim-Robards-signs-new-contract-Neighbours.html
That's odd. One article says he's 37, the other 47!
I really like him and Chloe together. They just seem so natural.
That's odd. One article says he's 37, the other 47!
I really like him and Chloe together. They just seem so natural.
i must be watching some other couple so :p
Danners9
03-10-2019, 01:12
i must be watching some other couple so :p
i think Chloe is the problem in this dynamic. She was just like Hendrix up until about a week before he arrived and is now becoming strict Mum without seeing his perspective.
Pierce moving from flash businessman to family man has been quite steady, partly because we haven't seen him in too many storylines, but her character flip flops from week to week and being Mum doesn't suit her (yet).
tammyy2j
03-10-2019, 11:29
That's odd. One article says he's 37, the other 47!
I really like him and Chloe together. They just seem so natural.
He is 37
Aussieguy
04-10-2019, 06:15
Was thinking didn't realise he was 47. 37 seems about right.
Also like Pierce and Chloe
Pantherboy
30-11-2019, 12:02
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Pierce and Chloe hit with bombshell after wedding
Hendrix has an announcement to make.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a30058763/neighbours-spoilers-pierce-chloe-wedding-bombshell/
Neighbours couple Pierce Greyson and Chloe Brennan have to deal with a bombshell after their wedding next month.
New spoiler pictures show the moment that Pierce (Tim Robards) and Chloe (April Rose Pengilly) tie the knot, despite a few hurdles in the run-up to their big moment.
Scenes airing on Monday, December 9 see Pierce and Chloe's wedding day arrive, but it's fair to say that nothing is going to plan.
After a conversation with Sheila Canning on her hen night, Chloe has cold feet as she fears losing her freedom once she's married to Pierce.
Meanwhile, Pierce's teenage son Hendrix (Benny Turland) has run away, unable to cope with the wedding as he has feelings of his own for Chloe.
Even though there isn't much time to spare, Pierce chooses to put his son first for once and rushes off to find Hendrix.
As guests start arriving for the wedding, there's no sign of Pierce. Chloe has managed to get over her last-minute doubts with some help from Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta), but she still can't help feeling nervous since her groom is nowhere to be seen.
In the high tension of the moment, Chloe even starts to wonder whether she has "bad wedding karma" after previously playing a role in ruining Mark and Elly's big day.
Fortunately for Chloe, Neighbours' official spoiler pictures show that she does ultimately end up exchanging her vows with Pierce.
Afterwards, the couple also plan to repeat the ceremony in Adelaide for the rest of the family.
Just when things are looking up, Pierce and Chloe are shocked to learn that Hendrix doesn't want to live with them anymore.
Pierce also opens up to Chloe about the real reason he has been absent for most of Hendrix's life. How will Chloe react?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, December 9 and Tuesday, December 10 at 12.50pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
20-01-2020, 03:25
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours reveals Pierce Greyson's baby decision as Chloe Brennan demands answers
Lisa's proposition has a major impact.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a30587439/neighbours-spoilers-pierce-greyson-baby-decision/
Neighbours businessman Pierce Greyson makes a big decision next week in the wake of Lisa Rowsthorn's baby bombshell.
Show bosses are about to introduce former Blue Heelers actress Jane Allsop in the role of Lisa, who's the mum of Pierce's troublesome son Hendrix.
Lisa turns up following concern over Hendrix's latest bad behaviour, but later sparks a unexpected situation of her own by telling Pierce (Tim Robards) that she wants him to father another baby with her.
Much to the concern of Pierce's wife Chloe (April Rose Pengilly), he doesn't immediately dismiss the idea and agrees to give it some thought.
Next week, Pierce is no closer to making his decision following Lisa's proposition. He admits that it's enticing, but he also fears the impact that it could have on his marriage to Chloe.
Meanwhile, Chloe becomes convinced that it's only a matter of time before Pierce agrees to Lisa's idea.
Losing patience, Chloe demands to hear what Pierce is thinking. He admits that he does want to say yes, but won't if it will mean losing Chloe.
Chloe gives it some thought, but later admits to Pierce that she wouldn't feel comfortable with the idea of him having a baby with his ex.
She also explains that while she never planned to have children with Pierce, the current situation is making her reconsider things.
Pierce decides to support Chloe and they prepare to break the news to Lisa that they'll be turning her down. However, another twist means that we may not have seen the last of Lisa...
Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
02-05-2020, 23:07
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours star Tim Robards reveals exciting baby news
"We've been keeping busy in lockdown."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a32351677/neighbours-tim-robards-baby/
Neighbours' Tim Robards announced his wife's pregnancy on Instagram today (May 2).
Posting an adorable collage of himself alongside Anna Heinrich, with added baby scans, the Australian star excitedly shared with his fans: "We've been keeping busy in lockdown ... I can't wait to be a Dad!!!
"The giddy feelings in my stomach show there must be a few nerves, but I know Anna's going to be an absolutely amazing mother and I couldn't be more excited to start a family with her! #BabyRobards #2020 @annaheinrich1."
Tim's followers and friends quickly responded to the news with well wishes, as one wrote: "Oh wow congratulations you 2! How exciting!!."
"Wohooo welcome to the dad club brother! Hugely excited for you guys" and "THIS THE GREATEST NEWS. Huge congratulations guys," shared two more.
Meanwhile, ecstatic to become a mum, Anna also posted the same batch of images on her own Instagram page.
"It's been so hard to keep this a secret, over the past few months, but I can now finally shout... I'M PREGNANT!!!," she beamed.
"With everything that's going on in the world we feel incredibly lucky and grateful to be starting a family together, and we're so looking forward to this next chapter in our lives. #BabyRobardsComingSoon @mrtimrobards."
Neighbours currently airs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and weekdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
This news comes after this earlier nowtolove.com.au article from January:
The Bachelor's OG lovebirds Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards hint at baby plans
It might not be too far off...
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/celeb-news/tim-robards-anna-heinrich-kids-62288
tim leaving pierce recast
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/neighbours/2020-08-12/pierce-greyson-recast/
Danners9
13-08-2020, 06:57
Makes sense due to circumstances.. but it'll be like when the Fresh Prince of Bel Air changed Aunt Viv. In that both Will and Jazz said something like 'hm, didn't you used to look different?', in Neighbours they probably won't even acknowledge it. Sounds like he and Chloe will break up though.
Wouldn?t it have been better just to have Chloe, Pierce and Hendrix stay in Adelaide for a few months so Fay was closer to the whole family? You can be a great actor and get the characters spot on but it?s so hard to connect to the new ones when you?re so used to the others.
the character is leaving too so chloe with jane's daughter
Pantherboy
13-08-2020, 22:51
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours star April Rose Pengilly explains why Pierce Greyson recast was unavoidable
Don Hany will replace Tim Robards for the character's final scenes.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a33594292/neighbours-tim-robards-pierce-greyson-goodbye/
Neighbours star April Rose Pengilly has shed some light on why Pierce Greyson was recast for his final scenes.
It was announced earlier this week that Don Hany will be replacing original Pierce actor Tim Robards to film some final scenes for the character, so Tim can return to Sydney to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.
The creative decision to recast such a memorable character only for his exit scenes has caused confusion for some viewers, with many questioning why Pierce wasn't simply written out off-screen.
However, Chloe Brennan actress April Rose Pengilly has now explained on her Instagram Story that it would have been too complicated to simply have Pierce disappear.
"We are so sad to lose [Tim], but we're in crazy times here, and this really was the best thing for the show and the complex storyline in which Pierce is involved (hence why he couldn't just suddenly be written out," she wrote to fans.
The actress went on: "I know it will be a little strange to have Pierce SUDDENLY be a totally different man, with all of us acting like nothing has changed (believe me, it was a bizarre adjustment for us too!), but we are all doing our best to take care of ourselves and each other and still give you the Neighbours you love."
Robards has also taken to Instagram following the announcement of his Neighbours departure to thank fans for supporting him.
"Don Hany, the legend Don Hany, will be stepping into this role," he added. "He is a legend in the Australian acting industry, and I'm sure he'll do a good job.
"I'm sure he'll smash it, and I just want to say thanks, mate. Thanks for stepping in, and I hope you guys welcome him with open arms."
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Also:
Neighbours star Tim Robards shares final message with fans after surprise recast news
"I want to say a big thank you to you guys for watching Pierce."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a33594292/neighbours-tim-robards-pierce-greyson-goodbye/
Aussieguy
14-08-2020, 07:32
So assuming Pierce and Chloe break up. Perhaps Chloe will want to end her pregnancy and Pierce isn't happy.
I hope it isn?t another cheating storyline. I actually like Chloe and Pierce together, it would be so typical to go down the line of her leaving him for a woman just because she?s bisexual.
I hope it isn?t another cheating storyline. I actually like Chloe and Pierce together, it would be so typical to go down the line of her leaving him for a woman just because she?s bisexual.
I agree, I like them as a couple too! So does that mean that Hendrix will leave too or is he staying with Chloe?
its.like.that
17-08-2020, 00:08
Would they kill him off? Hence why the need for a recast
I don?t think they?d do another death this year. I?m thinking he gets a job offer overseas and Chloe won?t go with him because of Fay and staying close to family.
I think they will just break up. Maybe chole loses the baby?
I hope it isn?t another cheating storyline. I actually like Chloe and Pierce together, it would be so typical to go down the line of her leaving him for a woman just because she?s bisexual.
pierce meets up with naomi somewhere, he cheats maybe?
Rowdydog12
20-08-2020, 03:53
He is being replaced by an actor Don Hany.
Wouldn't blame him for chasing Naomi instead of Chloe , Naomi is waaaaaaay better
He is being replaced by an actor Don Hany.
Wouldn't blame him for chasing Naomi instead of Chloe , Naomi is waaaaaaay better
short term only to film his exit
CuriousCase
21-08-2020, 12:09
Shame that Don Hany, one of Australia's best TV actors, is brought in to REPLACE a reality personality only for them to write out Pierce. Should have had Don Hany from the start.
tammyy2j
03-09-2020, 23:36
Pierce and Dipi have become very close friends
I think it?s more of a Gary replacement than a romance though. Opposite sexes can be just friends! Despite neighbours always making them have those ?weak moments?.
Pantherboy
02-10-2020, 23:17
New "Neighbours: The Affair" promo:
https://youtu.be/nlwosjJXKsE
Pantherboy
19-10-2020, 22:34
Digital Spy article. In Australian episodes it was Tim Robards' last episode last night & Don Hany takes over the role of Pierce from this Friday:
Neighbours teases imminent Pierce Greyson switch as Don Hany takes over from Tim Robards
"Maybe it's a new haircut?"
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a34414735/neighbours-spoilers-pierce-greyson-tim-robards-don-hany-switch/
Neighbours spoilers follow.
Neighbours has teased its upcoming Pierce Greyson switch by featuring new cast member Don Hany in spoiler pictures for the first time.
Don has taken over the role of Pierce for the character's final weeks on screen, after Tim Robards was forced to leave the show earlier than planned.
Tim's final episode as Pierce aired in Australia today (October 19) and, after a three-episode gap, Don's first scenes in the role will air on Friday (October 23).
As Channel 5 is still three weeks behind Australia, the UK dates are Monday, November 9 for Tim's exit and Friday, November 13 for Don's first appearance.
10 Peach, which airs Neighbours in Australia, has now given fans a first look at one of Don's first scenes.
The station tweeted: "Check out this week's spoiler gallery! Pierce is looking a little different, maybe it's a new haircut?"
The on-screen switch comes as Pierce continues to feature in a big storyline, as he's cheating on his wife Chloe with Dipi Rebecchi.
Show bosses opted to recast Pierce as rewriting scripts to remove him early would have had too many knock-on effects for future stories.
Sharon Johal, who plays Dipi, recently told Digital Spy: "You've got to remember that there's a very full storyline still to play out in Pierce's final four weeks. Obviously that involved me as well, and the ramifications of that storyline are going to be felt in Erinsborough for months to come.
"You can't just pull Pierce out and say: 'This guy's gone'. That would affect Chloe's storyline, Dipi's storyline, Shane's storyline and the whole Street. I think it was the right decision to have Don come in."
Tim chose to leave Neighbours early amid changing travel restrictions in Australia due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Tim flew back to Sydney to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
20-10-2020, 12:56
Digital Spy article. Following on from the previous post, the Neighbours Opening Titles have been updated:
Neighbours reveals updated opening titles as Pierce Greyson is recast
Don Hany will be added to the opening sequence.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a34423366/neighbours-spoilers-don-hany-pierce-greyson-opening-titles/
they should have had the original pierce exit after the miscarriage as it was clear chloe don't want him or his baby, she is selfish but no need to make him a cheat, hendrix could stay with the kennedys
joaardvark
22-10-2020, 13:20
I find it very hard to believe after everything Dipi and Shane have been through that she is going to have an affair she has be come so 2 faced,she has treated Shane terrible she pushed him to the drugs.
Not impressed with her dresses her new cleavage views and her attitude. When Sonya was in it and she gave advise on things the character seems to have changed so much, and not very realisticly.
courseiam
22-10-2020, 21:40
they should have had the original pierce exit after the miscarriage as it was clear chloe don't want him or his baby, she is selfish but no need to make him a cheat, hendrix could stay with the kennedys
I think they've started the set up for this, especially how he just turned up for hash browns the other day
Ruffed_lemur
23-10-2020, 01:42
I find it very hard to believe after everything Dipi and Shane have been through that she is going to have an affair she has be come so 2 faced,she has treated Shane terrible she pushed him to the drugs.
Not impressed with her dresses her new cleavage views and her attitude. When Sonya was in it and she gave advise on things the character seems to have changed so much, and not very realisticly.
Shane has treated Dipi terribly. I find it easy to believe she's lost faith in him. Their marriage just goes round and round in circles, with Shane expecting forgiveness all the time.
Danners9
23-10-2020, 12:06
First impressions: Not keen. Doesn't fit the character (the personality we're used to, that is). Mumbly voice.
He'd be better suited to an organised crime kingpin type or gruff police chief.
when did shane and pierce become best friends
Pantherboy
02-11-2020, 06:53
Nowtolove.com.au article:
EXCLUSIVE: Don Hany spills on his Neighbours debut and taking over from Tim Robards
''It was like walking into someone else?s life.''
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/neighbours/neighbours-don-hany-tim-robards-65774
He's one of Australia's highest-profile acting talents, best known for taking on gritty, intense roles in some of the country's most acclaimed films and TV series.
But this week Don Hany makes his debut on Neighbours ? stepping into a character last inhabited by ex-Bachelor star Tim Robards!
It's a strange fit, but we have to say ? we're loving it!
"And so am I," laughs Don, who is chatting to TV WEEK at the tail-end of Melbourne's brutal four-month second lockdown.
"I actually had an awesome time. It's not really something I ever thought I'd get to do, but I'm really proud of it, and I feel very lucky I got a chance to do it."
Stepping into the role of Pierce Greyson certainly wasn't on Don's '2020 Bingo card'. But then, getting caught up in a global pandemic wasn't either.
After COVID-19 struck, the 45-year-old Logie-winning actor suddenly found the projects he had slated to film in 2020 were suddenly cancelled.
When Neighbours approached about the possibility of stepping in for one month to replace Tim Robards ? who had to leave the show four weeks earlier than scheduled due to lockdown and the impending birth of his first child ? his slate was surprisingly clean.
"I never really came close to working on the show for so long," he explains. "And then suddenly being in the middle of it, when all this [COVID] weirdness was going on around it ? it was surreal.
"It was almost like I dreamed the whole chapter!
"Now I'm on the other side of it, it's like, I feel so grateful I had the chance."
So spill ? was it as fun stepping into the shoes of a character like Pierce, Ramsay Street's resident philandering billionaire?
"It was the best job I have ever had!" Don laughs. "First of all, because Tim had done all this work for me ? it was like walking into someone else's life for a month.
"But also because there were so many people I knew there."
Though he says he was busier "playing cricket" as a kid than watching episodes of the iconic Aussie soap, Don admits he was very familiar with many of the characters.
"The thing is, whether you watched the show or not, the characters are just tattooed in everyone's mind," he says, adding that he was as excited as anyone to be meeting some of them on their home turf of Ramsay Street!
"It was really great to meet some of the cast that had been there so long, like Stefan (Dennis). And I have been a huge fan of Annie Jones since the early days ? and Fletch (Alan Fletcher) and Jackie (Woodburne)," he says.
"Also, I was so impressed with the talent of the younger cast. Ben Turland (who plays Hendrix Greyson) ? he was such a joy to work with; such a lovely guy and such a great sense of humour, but so talented as well."
For several years, Don's wife, Strike Back actress Alin Sumarwata, also appeared on the show, playing regular character, Vanessa Villante. During her time there, Don got to know many of her co-stars.
"It was like going to work at an old friend's, because I knew most people already through her, or through other jobs I'd done," he explains.
"It surprised me, on one hand, to see just how close everyone was. Even though I knew people separately, I hadn't seen everybody together like that, and I didn't realise just what a tight family that group of people is ? much more than it would normally be (on a set), simply because of the hours they work.
"They work all week, and all year ? and they just don't stop!"
Stopping is not something Don has done a lot of these past few years. In fact, it took a global pandemic to get him to slow down a bit.
During both Melbourne lockdowns, Don spent his time pottering around at home with his wife and two daughters, getting stuck into all those household jobs that had been piling up.
"We had the opportunity to get on with all the things we said we would do one day," he says.
"I think if you are lucky enough that you weren't working with an airline or working in a restaurant where your life literally changed overnight and you stopped working, it was Ok ? I can't imagine how many lives have been turned upside down because of that."
With 2020 suddenly unexpectedly quiet on the job front, his short one-month gig at Ramsay Street came along at just the right time. Neighbours was one of the world's first TV series to resume filming ? with strict social distancing guidelines in place ? which meant it was business as usual. Sort of.
"Everyone was being incredibly safe and responsible, and there were temperature checks and COVID testing," he says of the rules in place.
"Where it's practical, there is social distance everywhere, and it's all about limiting the possibility of contact ? there are as few people during scenes [as possible], and they are sanitising props everywhere and everyone is squeezing sanitiser onto their hands during scenes.
"Everyone knew all the measures are in place to ensure that production can keep rolling."
Don says it's testament to the resilience of the show that it has been able to endure during these tricky times.
"And even before this, that it has survived so long without really any local money," he says.
"It's been sort of taken for granted, and assumed that it's always going to be there. But if you think about how many big industry people literally started on that show, or on one of two shows in the country ? Home and Away and Neighbours ? and then gone on to become huge, huge industry role models, it's something to be proud of."
Now Don can count himself amongst that esteemed company.
"I really did have an awesome time," he says. "I feel lucky I got the chance to do it."
joaardvark
06-11-2020, 14:58
This latest storyline with Pierce and Dipi is unconvincing He has got selfish and Dipi awful, shes horrible to her husband.
Looks like he might have a heart attack. In a mini trailer, he falls to the floor.
Ruffed_lemur
06-11-2020, 16:56
This latest storyline with Pierce and Dipi is unconvincing He has got selfish and Dipi awful, shes horrible to her husband.
Really?! Shane is the selfish one IMO.
Ruffed_lemur
06-11-2020, 17:00
Looks like he might have a heart attack. In a mini trailer, he falls to the floor.
In the spoilers it says that Pierce " has a shocking accident ". Where is the trailer?
I saw it on Facebook and Instagram. Here?s the YouTube video. https://youtu.be/zsuf-bGsZO4
Really?! Shane is the selfish one IMO.
He has an addiction, she's chasing Pierce around and treating Shane like crap to cover for the fact that she cheating with her friends husband.
Really?! Shane is the selfish one IMO.
does not warrant cheating on him and her family
Ruffed_lemur
07-11-2020, 16:04
He has an addiction, she's chasing Pierce around and treating Shane like crap to cover for the fact that she cheating with her friends husband.
Yes, he has an addiction. Shane has been treating Dipi like crap for a long time before that though. That is why she goes to Pierce.
Pantherboy
14-11-2020, 21:29
Digital Spy article:
Former Neighbours star Tim Robards welcomes first child after exit as Pierce
"I never knew my wife was a superhero..."
Former Neighbours favourite Tim Robards is officially a dad following the birth of his baby daughter.
Announced via Instagram today (November 14), the previous Pierce Greyson actor and his wife Anna Heinrich (The Bachelor) gushed over their newborn in three snaps.
He wrote: "I've fallen in love twice all over again with these two!!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE our little Elle Robards. How bloody amazing!!!! I never knew my wife was a superhero... What a woman!!"
Tim and Anna's friends and followers were quick to pass on their congrats to the couple in the comments section.
"So happy for you guys! Can't wait to meet her!" responded one user, while another added: "Congratulations mate, and @annaheinrich1 of course. So happy for you both. She's beautiful!"
It comes after Robards left Neighbours in August due to changing travel restrictions in Australia, choosing to fly back to Sydney from Melbourne to be with his wife ahead of the birth.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHjkZ7uHCBh/?utm_source=ig_embed
Don Hany has since stepped into the role of Pierce, with his first scenes airing in the UK yesterday.
In other soapland baby news, it was confirmed last month that Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick had welcomed a son with her wife Kate Brooks.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
the recast for such a short time was stupid, pierce exit with tim could have been played off screen mentioned on screen by hendrix
Ruffed_lemur
16-11-2020, 16:53
the recast for such a short time was stupid, pierce exit with tim could have been played off screen mentioned on screen by hendrix
I think it's 3-4 weeks with new Pierce. I guess the things that happen in that time are quite important.
Definitely important, I can?t see him leaving any other way.
Pantherboy
27-11-2020, 21:17
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours airs Pierce Greyson exit as Don Hany leaves the show
Pierce has one final warning for Chloe.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a34805699/neighbours-pierce-greyson-exit-don-hany/
Neighbours spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.
Neighbours' Pierce Greyson has left Ramsay Street on Australian screens, with Don Hany's final scenes airing.
Pierce's exit was first announced in August, as Don took over the role to finish off the character's storylines. Tim Robards, who left early to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child, played Pierce before the recasting.
Friday's episode (November 27) on 10 Peach in Australia saw Pierce moving to Sydney for a fresh start, following the end of his marriage to Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly).
Pierce found time to visit Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal), with whom he had an affair, before leaving Erinsborough. Dipi was left visibly devastated by Pierce's departure, which did not go unnoticed by her husband Shane (Nicholas Coghlan).
Despite Pierce's exit, Hendrix (Benny Turland) will be remaining on Ramsay Street. The father and son reconciled, as Hendrix made plans to move in with the Kennedys and become more independent.
Finally, Pierce and Chloe shared an amicable goodbye, but Pierce dropped one final warning about Nicolette Stone (Charlotte Chimes), telling Chloe his suspicions that Nicolette only suggested having David and Aaron's baby to stay close to her.
These scenes will air in the UK in three weeks' time.
Don previously spoke of his delight at joining the show, even if it was just for a limited period.
"It was a delight to turn up and jump from one scene to another with all these great people," he said. "I honestly can't say I would prefer any other job!"
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
08-03-2022, 20:47
DS article:
Neighbours star Tim Robards returning to show as Pierce Greyson
He has been filming on location in Sydney.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39372312/neighbours-spoilers-tim-robards-pierce-greyson-return/
Neighbours spoilers follow.
Neighbours star Tim Robards is reclaiming his role as Pierce Greyson for an upcoming storyline.
The actor was back at work on the long-running soap last week, 18 months after filming his final scenes as Pierce.
Neighbours producer Kate Kendall hinted at Tim's return last week after cast and crew had shot some special scenes on location in Sydney.
As work on the Sydney scenes ended, Kate wrote on Instagram: "Thanks @neighbours cast and crew for making this such an unforgettable shoot. See you tomorrow Melbourne."
Kate tagged Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy), Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy), Georgie Stone (Mackenzie Hargreaves) and Ben Turland (Hendrix Greyson) into her post.
She also included Tim, giving the game away over his comeback. Jane Allsop, who plays Hendrix's mother Lisa Rowsthorn, was also tagged.
A Neighbours insider exclusively verified the return of Pierce and Lisa to Digital Spy, confirming that Hendrix's parents will be back as part of a big storyline airing later this year.
Further details are staying under wraps for the time being, but it's thought that Hendrix and his girlfriend Mackenzie have a major plotline coming up.
A Neighbours spokesperson told Digital Spy: "We don't comment on advanced storylines."
Tim joined the cast of Neighbours in 2018. He left the role earlier than planned in 2020 amid changing travel restrictions in Australia, needing to fly back to Sydney to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.
The part of Pierce was recast, with Don Hany playing the billionaire businessman for his final weeks on screen.
When Pierce briefly returned in 2021, he was played by Don again.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Pantherboy
28-04-2022, 22:26
DS article:
Neighbours star Tim Robards breaks silence on Pierce Greyson return
"It was an absolute honour to be asked back."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39847091/neighbours-tim-robards-pierce-greyson-return/
Neighbours' Tim Robards has broken his silence on his return.
Last month, it emerged that the star would be coming back as Pierce Grayson after 18 months away from the soap.
Neighbours has now officially confirmed the news, revealing that the character will be back for a guest appearance next month ? starting May 20.
"It was an absolute honour to be asked back to reprise my role as the OG Pierce Greyson!" Tim said. "COVID state border restrictions resulted in my sudden departure and replacement back in 2020 for what should have been my last month of filming.
"I'm beyond excited and grateful to get back and see the whole team whom I never got to say goodbye to. Now knowing the show is coming to an end, it's such a privilege to be a part of it one last time."
As mentioned, Tim had to leave the role earlier than planned in 2020 due to changing travel restrictions in Australia and needing to be with his wife in Sydney before the birth of their first child, with Don Hany temporarily recast in the role for his final scenes.
A Neighbours insider previously told Digital Spy that Pierce and Lisa Rowsthorn (Jane Allsop) will be back as part as part of a big storyline, with their son Hendrix (Ben Turland) and Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone) expected to have a major plotline.
News of Tim's return emerged after producer Kate Kendall tagged the actor in a post after filming special scenes in Sydney.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 and streams on My5. In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach and streams on 10 Play.
Pantherboy
09-05-2022, 02:56
DS article:
Neighbours confirms Pierce Greyson's emotional return storyline
Tim Robards reprises the role.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39935722/neighbours-spoilers-pierce-greyson-emotional-return-story/
Neighbours spoilers follow.
Neighbours has confirmed details of Pierce Greyson's upcoming return.
Tim Robards has reclaimed his role as Pierce for some emotional scenes which air as part of Hendrix's ongoing storyline.
Hendrix was recently told that he has a lung condition called pulmonary fibrosis. Due to the limited treatment options, he needs to undergo a lung transplant within the next three years.
In next week's episodes, Hendrix struggles after tensions with the Rodwell family lead to his condition being exposed to everyone on Ramsay Street.
As everyone reels from the news, Hendrix becomes angry over being surrounded by so much acrimony at the worst possible time.
Fortunately, a heart-to-heart with Levi Canning helps Hendrix to work through his emotions.
Hendrix also realises that, with everyone else knowing the truth, it's only a matter of time before he'll have to tell his family.
Later in the week, Hendrix and his girlfriend Mackenzie Hargreaves plan a trip to Sydney together.
Hendrix wants the holiday to be as stress-free as possible, so he decides that he won't tell his family about his condition while he's there.
When the young couple arrive in Sydney, Hendrix takes a trip down memory lane by showing Mackenzie some locations from his childhood.
Hendrix then visits his family and tries to keep his illness a secret from his dad Pierce, mum Lisa and sister Alana.
Unfortunately for Hendrix, a curious Alana notices his strange behaviour and he realises that he'll have to tell the truth after all.
With the support of his loved ones, Hendrix then decides to take another huge step forward.
Tim Robards last portrayed Pierce in 2020. Due to COVID-related travel restrictions in Australia, he bowed out from the role earlier than planned and was replaced by Don Hany, who played out the character's exit storyline.
When Pierce briefly returned in 2021, Don Hany played the part again.
Tim recently explained: "It was an absolute honour to be asked back to reprise my role as the OG Pierce Greyson! COVID state border restrictions resulted in my sudden departure and replacement back in 2020 for what should have been my last month of filming.
"I'm beyond excited and grateful to get back and see the whole team whom I never got to say goodbye to. Now knowing the show is coming to an end, it's such a privilege to be a part of it one last time."
Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, May 20 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Thursday, June 16 on 10 Peach (Australia).
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