Victor Stone (Craig Hall)

Craig Hall joins Neighbours as Byron and Nicolette's father, Victor (not sure if he is just a guest role, but I have started a new thread for him anyway):

DS article:


Neighbours to revisit a scrapped storyline as Byron and Nicolette's father Victor arrives
A new addition to Ramsay Street.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...olette-victor/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours finally introduces Byron and Nicolette Stone's father Victor next month.

A Place To Call Home actor Craig Hall has been cast in the role of Victor, who has often been mentioned on screen but never seen.

Newly released spoiler pictures show the moment that Victor arrives at Number 24 and greets his ex-wife Jane Harris, who doesn't look entirely happy to see him.

Victor then wastes no time before spending time with his family.

This includes getting to know Byron's new girlfriend Sadie Rodwell and catching up with Nicolette.

More details on Victor's storyline will be revealed next month, but the official billing for his arrival on Tuesday, May 14 reads: "A surprise guest on Ramsay Street upsets the status quo."

Meanwhile, the teaser for a subsequent episode on Wednesday, May 22 adds: "Sadie struggles under the burden of Vic's secret."

Neighbours bosses originally planned to introduce the character of Victor in 2022, but the plot was cancelled after the long-running Australian soap was axed by Channel 5.

As the show's focus shifted to plotting its star-studded finale episode, there wasn't enough time to bring in the character of Victor.

Neighbours' script producer Shane Isheev told Digital Spy at the time: "We had plans to bring in Jane's ex, Vic, and we would have had a ball with that."

In a separate chat with Chatterbox Radio, Isheev later explained: "We even know who we wanted to play that role. Vic would have come in and been a bit of a charmer. I think, if Clive and Jane had stayed together, he probably would have tempted Jane away from Clive. Maybe putting the moves on Wendy and charming Vera.

"Karl and Susan lost all that money with the Montana storyline. He would have hooked into that and maybe even made things worse for them."

Charlotte Chimes, who played Nicolette until 2022, also told Digital Spy at the time: "It's a shame that a few things that I knew were coming up for [Nicolette] aren't happening now, as I would have loved to have been able to enjoy those stories.

"Nicolette's dad was going to be coming and we didn't have time for that. That was one thing I was really looking forward to ? exploring the Jane and Nicolette dynamic and how the dad would affect that."

It's currently unknown whether the show will use any of the original plans for Victor or take things in an entirely different direction.

Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.

i like the actor

DS article:


Neighbours' Sadie Rodwell to discover huge Victor Stone secret
What has Sadie found out?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...victor-secret/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' Sadie Rodwell is set to discover a huge secret after Victor Stone shows up in Erinsborough.

In scenes set to air next Tuesday (May 14) and Wednesday (May 15) Victor attempts to make amends with his children Nicolette and Byron.

Nicolette is thrilled have her father back however Byron is more suspicious of his impromptu visit. Jane is also suspicious about her ex-husband's arrival, as Victor's presence is usually followed by drama.

Victor declares that he is in town to spend quality time with his kids, however Byron and Jane are left suspicious when Victor admits he has money issues and is hoping to stay with his son.

Byron grudgingly asks his housemates if Victor can stay before admitting to Mackenzie that he has never felt close to his father.

Mackenzie then reflects on her own relationship with her father and urges Byron to take Victor at his word as life is too short. Byron then relents and allows his father to stay, with telling his son that he loves him.

However once alone Victor logs onto his bank account, with viewers learning that actually has access to a seven-figure sum of money. Why is he lying about his financial status?

Later in the week Victor arranges quality time with his kids, however the meet-up goes awry when he begins offering his kids unsolicited advice.

Victor then pleads with Jane for advice on how to connect with his children, with his ex-wife telling him it will take time for Nicolette and Byron to warm up to him.

Meanwhile at the share house, Victor discovers Sadie looking through his computer. Victor urges her to keep what she's seen a secret but Sadie insists he must come clean to his family.

Sadie reluctantly covers for Victor, agreeing that it's his secret to tell. But what is it that Victor's hiding?

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.