I've never liked Paige so I'm more than happy to see her go!
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I've never liked Paige so I'm more than happy to see her go!
Well the final episodes this year and start of next year “will end with a bang” with her at the centre of it apparently, according to this http://metro.co.uk/2017/10/23/neighb...break-7021736/
I prefer Paige now that Lauren is gone
I do not like Jack since he left the priesthood so him leaving I would be fine with
The Daily Telegraph posted this article in today's newspaper. It says that Olympia Valance's stepdad, Aussie rock legend Ross Wilson (who remembers the song 'Eagle Rock'?) will be making a cameo appearance on Neighbours. The article also mentions that Olympia has finished filming on Neighbours. This has spawned a couple of other articles on other sites saying that she is leaving:
Daily Telegraph article:
Rocking Into Ramsay Street.
Rock legend Ross Wilson has made a cameo appearance in Neighbours alongside Ramsay Street favourite and real life stepdaughter Olympia Valance.
"My acting was better than expected, apparently," Wilson told Confidential. "I've been in a few Z-grade movies with some mind-numbing lines, but Neighbours was a lot of fun."
Wilson, of Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and solo career fame, plays himself in the popular Ten Soap. The episode, filmed this week, will air in March 2018.
It also marked Valance's last week of filming on Ramsay St. She is leaving the show to pursue overseas opportunities.
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This led to these articles:
cetusnews.com/dailymail.co.uk
Olympia Valance finishes filming on Neighbours
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She's made no secret of her desire to forge an acting career overseas.
And after months of speculation Olympia Valance has finally left Neighbours, with News Corp reporting she has wrapped up filming on the soap this week.
The 24-year-old, who is the younger half sister of Neighbours star Holly Valance, has appeared on the soap for three years.
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The newspaper reported that Olympia, who plays Paige Smith, had finished filming on Ramsay Street this week.
The lingerie model was 'leaving the show to pursue overseas opportunities', the publication claimed.
Olympia has made no secret of her ambitions to work in Tinseltown, signing to Chris and Liam Hemsworth's Hollywood agents, Roar Management, in 2015.
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'I am very, very, very, very lucky, because people go over there and work their asses off to find an agent, but these guys came to me. I was very lucky,' she told Fairfax Media in 2016.
'We work closely already and they know that I am on a TV show here, but they just want to keep the relationship going until we can do other things.'
*Meanwhile also this week rock legend Ross Wilson is making history, joining the long list of celebrity singer cameos on Neighbours.
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The 70-year-old is making a cameo appearance on the soap alongside his real life stepdaughter Olympia.*
'My acting was better than expected, apparently,' Ross told News Corp.
'I've been in a few Z-grade movies with some mind-numbing lines, but Neighbours was a lot of fun.'
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http://www.cetusnews.com/life/Olympi...JWgvDJRgf.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...eighbours.html
Follow up article in the Daily Telegraph on Olympia Valance leaving Neighbours:
Olympia Valance jets off to Hollywood after leaving Neighbours
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NEIGHBOURS star Olympia Valance is relocating to Los Angeles for Hollywood’s so-called pilot season.
Valance, who played Ramsay St resident Paige Smith, filmed her last scenes in the popular Channel 10 soap last week.
Her stepfather, legendary rocker Ross Wilson, made a cameo appearance in one of her final scenes.
Wilson said Valance was leaving the show to pursue television and film opportunities, with her first stop in LA in late January.
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“It’s an emotional week for her,” Wilson said. “I know there will be a few speeches and a lot of tears.”
Wilson said it was a “big move” for Valance to move her career abroad, but added she felt it was “time to move on.”
“Olympia, and my wife Tania, her mother, are going to LA in January, with management waiting with open arms,” Wilson said. “I know she will do really well.”
Pilot season is when US networks commission new shows, which are either picked up or shelved.
Valance is signed to US management agency, Roar, which also represents Chris, Liam and Luke Hemsworth.
“I feel very lucky and very blessed to have been given this chance,” Valance said.
Meanwhile, she pleaded with Neighbours producers not to kill off Paige Smith, so she can make a return visit to Erinsborough in future.
Valance also filmed a gritty new drama Ghetto Heaven in Britain earlier this year.
is her exit on screen soon with jack or without?
Let’s hope with jack.
Agreed. But I get the feeling it will only be her leaving (with Gabe?).Quote:
Originally Posted by kaz21
I think it will only be her and Gabe leaving as well. Andrew Morley said Jack and Paige don’t get a happy ending. I don’t think they’d have them leave as just friends, if Andrew was leaving surely they’d want to give “Jaige” shippers what they want. Andrew describes Paige’s exit as a very sad and emotional moment for a lot of people. The picture I’ve seen of it shows Paige, Elly, Amy, Piper and Jack (can’t tell whether he’s leaving or just saying goodbye). Can’t see Gabe. None of them look that emotional to me 😀
I'll be happy to see her go,lately she's been more annoying than usual. But it's the nature of a soap that it's rare to see a happy ending as actors leave at different times. One exception was Imogen and Daniel and that was because they booted off the actor who plays Daniel lol
Yeah and if they were booting Andrew off, or if he’d decided to leave, I reckon they’d do a whole different storyline. My theory is that they’ve written this cheating storyline to make things end up with a believable reason why Paige would take Gabe away from Jack, without him leaving as well. I think she’ll realise what a massive mess the whole Jack/Mark thing is and will leave on her own to sort her head out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
Coming back???
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...67TXRQb8pcOKv8
Please NO!!
I hope so. Paige is great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
She always said she would like to return.
I assume LA didn't work out?!
With Mark leaving perhaps Paige returning is part of that story line :hmm:
Is Mark leaving?...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours confirms sad return storyline for Paige Smith and Jack Callahan
The couple are on the rocks.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...llahan-return/
Neighbours will reveal that Paige Smith and Jack Callahan's relationship is on the rocks as they return to the show next week.
The couple, who were last seen in 2018 when they left Erinsborough together, are the latest characters heading back to Ramsay Street ahead of Neighbours' 35th anniversary celebrations next month.
Paige (Olympia Valance) is the first to reappear, surprising her family by turning up at the Willis house unannounced.
There's immediate tension between Paige and Roxy (Zima Anderson), but Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) can tell that there's more to Paige's visit than she's letting on.
Terese's compassionate approach helps her to uncover the truth behind Paige's sudden arrival, as it turns out that her relationship with Jack (Andrew Morley) is on the rocks.
Paige isn't sure they'll make it through, but after Terese pulls some strings, Jack follows his partner back to Erinsborough so they can talk properly.
Still fearing the worst, Paige is a mess as she awaits Jack's arrival and dreads what he might have to say to her.
Jack turns up with a heavy heart, but before he gets a chance to see Paige, he meets up with a fellow ex-local – Mark Gottlieb (Bruce Samazan).
The unlikely duo already know each other and Mark is on hand to offer Jack some advice as they chat candidly at the coffee shop.
Later, Paige continues to confide in Terese and expresses her fears that Jack may have had an affair.
Before long, Paige interrupts Jack's cosy heart-to-heart with Mark at the coffee shop and demands an explanation. Will she get the wrong idea over what has been going on? What is Jack hiding from Paige?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, February 24, Tuesday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 26 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
what family is paige returning to visit, she didn't get on with terese or not close to ned and roxy
How do Jack and Mark know each other? AFAIK Mark has not been in the show since the 90's:hmm:
Priesthood perhaps?
I wondered too, so looked up the character's wikipedia page and it says:Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
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but it also sounds like he might have abandoned his faith after the coma, at least that's how I read 'comes to his senses'. But it probably is through the priesthood, or the congregation/administration at the church Jack went to.
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours to revisit Paige Smith and Mark Brennan's relationship as they face big decisions
Could they still reunite?
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Neighbours revisits Paige Smith's romantic chemistry with her ex-fiancé Mark Brennan next week.
The show gives fans fresh hope that Paige (Olympia Valance) could have a happy ending with Mark after she splits from her current partner Jack Callahan.
This week's episodes see Paige and Jack (Andrew Morley) both return to Erinsborough, with their relationship sadly on the rocks.
Although Paige still holds out some hope of sorting things out, the scenes ultimately lead to her splitting from Jack.
Next week, newly-single Paige tries to help out Terese Willis, who's trying to increase ticket sales for Lassiters' wedding expo.
Terese decides to have people dressed as brides handing out flyers, so Paige cancels a planned catch-up with Mark (Scott McGregor) in order to pitch in.
Chloe Brennan has also arranged for Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta) to get involved, so there's a potentially awkward reunion for Mark's ex-brides at the complex. How will Mark react when he sees both of his former partners in their wedding dresses?
Later in the week, Mark's sister Chloe and brother Aaron try to play matchmaker by suggesting that he should spend some more time with Paige.
Mark isn't convinced that it's a good idea, pointing out that Paige has only just split from Jack and doesn't even live in the same state as him.
Despite this, Aaron continues his meddling by letting Paige know exactly where and when Mark will be having a drink, just in case she wants to drop by.
The next day, Mark is called back to work in Adelaide and is disappointed to be leaving Erinsborough so soon.
Mark invites Paige to his farewell meal at The Waterhole. She has plans with Elly, but suggests that she might come by afterwards.
When Paige fails to show up, David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) seeks her out and asks why she avoided Mark. Opening up to her friend, Paige shares a surprising revelation. What does it mean for her possible future with Mark?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, March 2, Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Good news Mark and Paige have good chemistry. I wonder if Paige is pregnant? Anyway if they do get back together lets hope Mark doesn't arrest her again on their wedding day:)
Mark would never be with her while she’s pregnant. Especially so soon after her breaking it off with Jack (who I assume is the father). It’s gotta be something else.
I think Jack might propose to paige that's why his been so distant
They break up.
When Paige fails to show up, David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) seeks her out and asks why she avoided Mark. Opening up to her friend, Paige shares a surprising revelation. What does it mean for her possible future with Mark?[I][/I]
Maybe Paige has discovered that Gabe is indeed Marks baby.
unrelated to Neighbours but in today's Better Call Saul (season 5, episode 6) there is a character in the Mesa Verde team called Paige Novak. I got a little kick out of that.
That character has been in Better Call Saul since series 2 and I'd not realised she shares her name until you pointed it out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Danners9
what next jack to live with newly married paige and mark, running too smoothly
A Greek community newspaper based in Melbourne, Neos Kosmos, has reported that Olympia Valance will return for the finale episodes of Neighbours. Olympia also shared the news on her own Instagram story:
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Olympia Valance to return as Paige Smith for Neighbours finale
In a Neos Kosmos exclusive, the Greek Australian breaks the news of joining the last ever episodes of Neighbours among a team of ?favourites from the past?, including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. No spoilers on Paige Smith?s final moves in Erinsborough, sorry! But Valance does reveal where she will be honeymooning soon with fianc? Thomas Bellchambers.
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As much as the bombshell news dropped in February about ?Neighbours? left fans disappointed, farewelling Australia?s longest-running soap calls for a worthy send off.
Neos Kosmos can now reveal that Olympia Valance is among the ?favourites from the past? selected by Network 10 to return to Ramsay for an on-air celebration.
Confirmation of Paige Smith?s comeback for the series finale comes just days after iconic TV couple Scott and Charlene (played by Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue) were announced to return.
?We are delighted to have Olympia join us for the celebrations, she is a much-loved cast member and character, and always brings a wonderful energy to the set. Paige Smith has an edge to her that is guaranteed to shake up things ? stand by, ? Neighbours Executive Producer, Jason Herbsion, said.
Since Valance first became a Ramsay St resident in 2014, much has changed both in fictional Erinsborough?s makeup and off screen.
Last time she appeared on the show was in its 35th anniversary in 2020.
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But joining the season?s finale is much more than a guest stint for the actress; rather a homecoming.
?Neighbours has always felt like home to me. It was my first acting job, and it taught me so much. There is a reason why everyone refers to Neighbours as the best training ground in the world,? Valance tells Neos Kosmos.
Indeed, the show has the reputation of a stomping ground for Aussie talent across the industry, including Russell Crowe and Delta Goodrem.
Coming on board the cast was not a walk in the park, though. Then 21-year-old Valance had revealed in an interview shortly after landing the role that it took no less than four nerve-breaking auditions.
Asked to reflect on those times now, she says:
?Not only did Neighbours become my first acting gig, it was also my first audition ever, so I had no idea what to expect.
?I didn?t know how many call backs were considered normal, or how many other actors I was up against to get the part, it was a completely foreign experience for me. I decided to just give it all that I had, a real ?you have to be in it to win it? mentality.?
Valance knows the industry can be ?very tough, if you don?t have a thick skin?, but in hindsight the one thing she would tell her younger self ? and share with anyone entering the industry ? would be to ?give every opportunity that is placed in front of you everything that you?ve got. And if the cards don?t land in your favour, then remember not to take it too personally.?
From the opening scene in 1985, Neighbours has gained the hearts of viewers Down Under and overseas spanning different generations.
And before filming wraps up in June, producers are promising the last round of episodes ? with the very final one, the 8,903rd, set to air on 1 August ? will ?have something for everyone? with current cast joined by ?the most memorable characters from across many eras?.
Paige Smith couldn?t be absent from the party.
?Paige has shifted and grown so much since audiences were first introduced to her in 2014. She found her way back to her family, she became a mum, and last time audiences saw her on screen she finally got married to the love of her life. ? says Valance.
Asked for exclusive spoilers, sorry but she ?can?t say a word!?
?All I can confirm is that Paige is coming back.
?I think a lot of care and attention has been put into these final episodes of Neighbours. They really are a dedication to the fans, so I think everyone will be very happy.?
End of an era for a show that kept company to Aussies in their living rooms for the last 37 years.
Valance?s thoughts?
?I feel like I grew up on Neighbours, so it?s incredibly sad to be saying goodbye permanently.?
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?[?]it?s incredibly special to step back into the shoes of Paige as Australia farewells it?s most iconic television program. I still can?t believe it is coming to an end.?
Thankfully for the Greek Australian actress, there are more big things to look forward to during the year.
?Thomas [Bellchambers] and I are about to get married, so that is the most exciting part of 2022 for me! We?re then heading on an extended honeymoon to Greece which I just can?t wait for[?] If there is one thing these past few years have taught us, it?s to take any and every chance you have to travel and celebrate, so that?s exactly what we?re planning on doing.?
Valance states with no hesitation that Greece is her ?favourite place in the world.?
We can?t blame her. It couldn?t have been otherwise for the granddaughter of Neos Kosmos founder.
EDIT: The DS article:
Neighbours confirms return for Olympia Valance ahead of show ending
"It was my first acting job, and it taught me so much."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...nce-returning/
back to sell houses, what when but no mark or tyler
Not a spoiler, but for any Olympia/Paige fans.
Nowtolove.com.au article:
Neighbours? Olympia Valance has welcomed her first baby after years of infertility struggles
?My miracle baby?.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...-valance-baby/
Trigger Warning: This article discusses pregnancy loss.
Olympia Valance has welcomed her first child with husband Thomas Bellchambers!
The pair took to Instagram in December to share their big milestone moment, and to reveal the bubs name.
?Billy Bellchambers,? they shared, before revealing his birth date: ?03?12?2024?.
The lovebirds first revealed Olympia?s pregnancy on August 17.
?I?ve been hiding away for the past 5 and a half months to make sure this wasn?t all a dream. But you kept growing and growing and it?s starting to look like our dreams have finally come true,? Olympia wrote in her Instagram caption.
?I?ve been as open and honest as I could about our struggles with infertility and I truly believed that this day wasn?t going to be possible for us. So when I saw this positive pregnancy test I have to admit, at the time, I wasn?t jumping for joy. I was full of fear because that?s all I?ve known. But as the weeks kept going by it was hard to wipe the smile off our faces.
?To the little one we never thought we?d meet, we can?t wait to hold you in our arms. You were worth every tear, every setback, and every prayer.?
Former Neighbours star Olympia and former AFL player Thomas have been extremely open and honest about their struggle with infertility, and the heartbreaking pregnancy losses they have endured.
?I did get pregnant the first couple of times that I did IVF, but I couldn?t hold them,? Olympia said on the Stellar podcast, Something To Talk About.
?I was looking at life without a baby. I was trying to protect myself. I was saying to my husband, ?Will this just be enough? You and I?? And he?s like, ?Absolutely.? And I?m like, ?Great, it?s enough for me, too.? We were really happy. I needed a bloody break.
?I wanted to live my life. It?s been four years of just thinking about babies. I completely lost myself. I didn?t know what I wanted in my career anymore. I wasn?t driven because all I was thinking about was this,? she added.
Although they had accepted that maybe they wouldn?t be able to have a baby any time soon, the pair revealed they accidentally fell pregnant.
Olympia was ?depressed?, thinking she would have to endure another miscarriage, but ?then eight weeks went by and nine weeks, 10 weeks, the 13-week scan went by, and it just kept growing and growing and growing. So it?s the miracle baby.?
?I?m pregnant. I?m 25 weeks,? the 31-year-old shared.
Olympia and Tom were married in June 2022 in a beautiful farmhouse wedding in Victoria.
?Thank you for making me the happiest girl on the planet. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for being you. I love you with every morsel of my being. And I am so proud to be your wife,? the Neighbours actress penned in tribute to her husband just days after their wedding.
The DS article:
Neighbours star Olympia Valance gives birth to baby son and shares sweet name
Congratulations are in order.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...nce-baby-name/