Charlie Buckton

Home and Away star Esther Anderson has said that she's surprised by the reaction to the current lesbian plot involving her character, policewoman Charlie Buckton.

The controversial plot, which sees Charlie fall in love with Joey Collins (Kate Bell), has stirred up a wave of emotion and sparked fierce debate in Australia with newspapers and talkback radio inundated with comments and complaints.

"It's amazing that it's still such a taboo subject in this day and age because it's everywhere," Anderson told the Herald Sun. "The gay population is growing. To me there's no difference - love's love. The fact that your partner's the same sex is no different. The only difference is all that stigma society attaches to it.

"The storyline explores all those issues of discrimination and stigma but it also shows it's a beautiful love story like any other romance on the show."

Home and Away star Esther Anderson has reportedly quit her role as Charlie Buckton.

The 32-year-old has left the soap in order to try and launch a career in Hollywood next year, Australian paper The Telegraph reports.

It is not yet known how Anderson will depart the soap, though her exit is tipped to tie in with Charlie's romance with River Boy Brax (Steve Peacocke).

Home and Away producer Cameron Welsh refused to be drawn into speculation over Anderson's future, writing on Twitter: "Sorry folks, haven't seen the paper and I don't comment on cast rumours."

Anderson has been involved in several major storylines since joining the cast in 2008, including a controversial lesbian relationship between Charlie and Joey Collins (Kate Bell) in 2009.

Anderson recently denied rumours that she is dating Peacocke in real life.

On another forum they are discussing that she gets shot :( Did not like her character at first but now I do

Yay great news :cheer::cheer:

I'll miss Charlie :(

Home and Away actress Esther Anderson has revealed that she is "lucky" to be slim.

The 32-year-old Australian actress, who plays Charlie Buckton in the soap, said that she can pretty much eat whatever she likes but still tries to be "kind" to her body.

Anderson told New Idea magazine: "I'm pretty kind to [my body] and I feel I'm pretty balanced. I definitely feel better eating healthy. McDonald's is my weakness! I have it once a week. I order a large Filet-O-Fish meal, six nuggets and a caramel sundae every time.

"My exercise routine is pretty moderate and I don't like the gym. As far as cardio, I don't have to slim down so just walking around is enough. I feel lucky in that way. I think a lot of people might see me eating junk and think I can eat whatever I want because I'm petite, but I do have to balance it out. I use a yoga mat at home for toning and strengthening exercises."

Anderson admitted that she has "become more accepting" of her body as she has got older but added that she would "like a bit more booty". She also revealed that she like to show off body parts that make her "feel womanly", such as her legs.

The actress also advised women to "start looking after yourself when you're young", to "be healthy and balanced" and not to "deprive yourself" of treats because doing so only makes people crave them more.

In October last year, Anderson admitted that she lost too much weight while taking part in Dancing with the Stars, adding: "It's history now, and I feel really good and womanly again."

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Home and Away actress Esther Anderson has revealed that she is "lucky" to be slim.

The 32-year-old Australian actress, who plays Charlie Buckton in the soap, said that she can pretty much eat whatever she likes but still tries to be "kind" to her body.

Anderson told New Idea magazine: "I'm pretty kind to [my body] and I feel I'm pretty balanced. I definitely feel better eating healthy. McDonald's is my weakness! I have it once a week. I order a large Filet-O-Fish meal, six nuggets and a caramel sundae every time.

"My exercise routine is pretty moderate and I don't like the gym. As far as cardio, I don't have to slim down so just walking around is enough. I feel lucky in that way. I think a lot of people might see me eating junk and think I can eat whatever I want because I'm petite, but I do have to balance it out. I use a yoga mat at home for toning and strengthening exercises."

Anderson admitted that she has "become more accepting" of her body as she has got older but added that she would "like a bit more booty". She also revealed that she like to show off body parts that make her "feel womanly", such as her legs.

The actress also advised women to "start looking after yourself when you're young", to "be healthy and balanced" and not to "deprive yourself" of treats because doing so only makes people crave them more.

In October last year, Anderson admitted that she lost too much weight while taking part in Dancing with the Stars, adding: "It's history now, and I feel really good and womanly again."

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She does look really thin lately

Home and Away star Esther Anderson has revealed plans to try and crack America.

The actress, who plays Charlie Buckton in the Australian soap, quit the show in 2011 and filmed her last scenes in August. :eek:

Anderson, whose final scenes air this week in Australia as Charlie leaves Summer Bay for good, will now focus on launching a successful career in Hollywood.

"One minute your life is one thing and the next you have no ties, no job and feel fantastic. It's liberating," she told the Daily Telegraph.

"I went to LA for a couple of weeks, took some meetings and did a bit of driving on the other side of the road.

"I don't have a plan set in concrete to move there just yet. But there is so much more work over there."

The 32-year-old has already landed some modelling jobs in the US, although she insisted that "acting is what I want to do".

Home and Away's Ruby Buckton faced a heartbreaking decision as the soap returned to screens in Australia today (Monday).

Back in November, the show's 2011 season finale episode left Ruby's mother Charlie in a critical condition after she was shot twice by vengeful Jake Pirovic (Fletcher Humphrys).

Following weeks of speculation over the character's future, today's 2012 premiere saw Charlie rushed to hospital after she was found by her loved ones.

When Charlie's lover Brax (Steve Peacocke) discovered who was responsible for her injuries, he raced off for a dramatic showdown with villainous Jake.

However, Ruby stayed at the hospital and there was heartache in store for the student after Charlie returned from emergency surgery.

Local doctor Sid Walker (Robert Mammone) was forced to break the news to Ruby that Charlie was only being kept alive by a ventilator and, as there was nothing more that medics could do, she would never breathe on her own again.

As Charlie's next of kin, Ruby was then left with the decision over whether her life support should be turned off - which later plunged Brax into turmoil as he was determined not to give up on his girlfriend.

The drama will continue to play out in tomorrow's episode as Ruby was unable to make a decision straight away.

At the weekend, Esther Anderson - who plays Charlie - confirmed her departure from the soap. However, details of the character's final scenes have always been kept tightly under wraps.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 7pm on Network Seven in Australia and weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 in the UK.

Home and Away star Esther Anderson has said that the soap's bosses were right to kill off her character Charlie Buckton.

Charlie died in the latest episode to air in Australia in the tragic aftermath of her shooting at the hands of Jake Pirovic (Fletcher Humphrys).

Anderson, who quit the show to pursue new projects, has now insisted that there was no other way for Charlie to bow out from Summer Bay without lover Brax.

"When I read the final script for Charlie's exit, I made sure I was in the privacy of my own home," she told Home and Away's official website. "It was written really well - it was a tragic love story and I hope the fans like it."

Anderson continued: "It's a great storyline. The writers have just done a brilliant job with these two characters - the whole journey from start to finish. Some fans will be disappointed that they didn't end up together. Well, they did, but she dies!

"But [producer] Cameron Welsh even said to me, after they've invested so much getting these two together and they've gone through so much hardship, she wouldn't just leave for [another] reason. She wouldn't just leave the Bay, so I think it had to be this way."

Revealing her initial reaction to the story twist, she confirmed: "I started sobbing! But that was the initial shock. You play this character for three and a half years and you really empathise with them. You have to love a part of them - it's a little extension of you. So it's just so final, the death.

"But once I had time to let it sink in, now I'm really, really happy with the ending. It's very dramatic and it's definitely going out with a bang, so to speak!"

Meanwhile, Steve Peacocke - who plays Brax - promised that his character will be affected by Charlie's death for some time to come.

"I don't know what the writers have got in store for Brax beyond the next month or two, but it just propels him into some pretty cool stuff," he explained.

"And what I know is going to happen is that Charlie's got a lot to do with what Brax does in the future, because she may well have been the love of Brax's life."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 7pm on Network Seven in Australia and weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 in the UK.

Cant wait to see these episodes in the UK.!

Home and Away star Esther Anderson is believed to be dating Australian Football League player Joel Selwood.

The 43-year-old Australian actress has reportedly been spotted cosying up to 23-year-old Geelong Cats captain Selwood over the past few weeks.

According to the Herald Sun, Anderson and Selwood met for the first time at a president's lunch in Geelong last June and then saw each other again at the Melbourne Cup races and at the Pier to Pub swim in Lorne.

Anderson admitted to TV Week magazine that there is a new man on the scene, saying: "Yeah, there might be someone I like, but it's early days. I'm not saying anything."

Her last known relationship was with her former Home and Away co-star Conrad Coleby, but they split in 2010.

Anderson recently revealed that she has landed some modelling work in Hollywood, but added that "acting is what [she] want[s] to do".

Despite not having a "plan set in concrete to move" to LA permanently, she did admit that "there is so much more work over there".


Can't see the 20-year age gap working for long but wish them good luck :p

She is 43 :eek:

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That's a mistake - she's 33 according to Wiki, which is about what she looks like.

Home and Away airs drama and heartache at the hospital next week as Charlie Buckton fights for her life and Stu Henderson recovers from a brutal beating.

Charlie (Esther Anderson) is left in a critical condition after being shot in an upcoming episode, before her lover Brax (Steve Peacocke) and daughter Ruby (Rebecca Breeds) receive the heartbreaking news that her life support should be turned off as there's nothing more that the doctors can do.

Meanwhile, Stu (Brenton Thwaites) is attacked by Sid (Robert Mammone) after his violence towards Sasha (Demi Harman) comes to light. As Stu is rushed to hospital after the bashing, Sid must face the music over his act of vengeance.

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Esther Anderson is to make a return for several upcoming episodes of Home and Away, it has been reported.

The 33-year-old actress, who played policewoman Charlie Buckton on the soap, left last year to pursue a career in Los Angeles.

Her character was apparently killed off the show in January after suffering fatal gunshot wounds.

According to the Herald Sun, Anderson will be filming "a handful" of new episodes in December, to air next year.

Anderson said of her return: "I told my mum and dad that I was coming back, and they almost fell off their chairs. They said: 'Hang on, didn't Charlie die?'

"It's hilarious, because this time 12 months ago I was keeping it the biggest secret from everyone as to whether Charlie would live or die, and now I'm in the same boat again as far as not giving anything away."

A 90-minute season finale episode of Home And Away airs Wednesday (November 28) in Australia.


Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1....html#ixzz2DAp


Maybe Brax has a dream??

Ah jeez please keep her dead and be in a dream only

I hope Ruby doesn`t come back too. I loved Charlie, but disliked Ruby.
Does anyone know when Home & Away comes back after the holidays in Australia please?

I hope Ruby doesn`t come back too. I loved Charlie, but disliked Ruby.
Does anyone know when Home & Away comes back after the holidays in Australia please?

esther must not have got any work in america so

yay charlie is coming back :) but its only for a few episodes so i would say it is only as either ghostly form or a dream !

It has to be a dream

i am rather cnfused on how they are going to do this

It has to be a dream

i am rather cnfused on how they are going to do this

Yea i agree,
i dont understand why they are doing it

Yea i agree,
i dont understand why they are doing it

Home and Away star Steve Peacocke has praised Esther Anderson's return storyline in an interview with Digital Spy.

The actor, who plays Summer Bay bad boy Brax, promised that there are "really cool" scenes ahead on the soap as Anderson reprises her role as Charlie Buckton.

Brax was left devastated last year as his lover Charlie passed away in hospital after being shot, but show bosses have since announced that the popular character will be back for several upcoming episodes.

While story details have yet to be officially confirmed, fans are currently expecting Charlie to be back in a vision or a dream.

Peacocke told Digital Spy: "I just thought, 'How the hell are they going to do it?' because she's dead! But then I read the material and I thought, 'Wow, this is actually a really cool way that they've gone about it'.

"Lots of people have lost loved ones and it will resonate with them, particularly because there's that thing where you wish you would have said something. We've shot some stuff and there's more to come, I think. Well, maybe!"

He continued: "[Charlie is] not back in real life, but the way she comes back is pretty clever. When I read it, I thought, 'Oh wow, that's a cool way to do this'.

"It's in a way that you can imagine happening. It comes with a whole other story climaxing at the same time, so it's really cool."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 in the UK, and weekdays at 7pm on Network Seven in Australia.

Home and Away bosses have released a new trailer advertising Esther Anderson's return as Charlie Buckton.

It was announced last November that Anderson was reprising her role as Charlie for upcoming episodes of the show.

Charlie was killed last year when her enemy Jake Pirovic made a shock return and shot her twice.

She returns to former boyfriend Brax in a vision. Brax has recently started a new relationship with Ricky Sharpe who is the sister of his enemy Adam.

However, Brax will soon be faced with a dilemma when Adam forces him to choose between saving the life of Ricky or his brother's girlfriend Tamara.

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Home and Away star Esther Anderson has said that Charlie Buckton's return scenes are 'very special'.

It was announced last year that Anderson was reprising her role as Charlie. She will appear to Brax (Steve Peacocke) in a vision whilst he is in a coma following a shoot-out with rival Adam Sharpe (Martin Lynes).

Speaking about her return to the soap, Anderson told TV Week: "Stepping back into Charlie's shoes was very special. I was really stoked they even wanted me back.

"As soon as I read what they'd written for Charlie, I really liked it. It resonated with me straight away and I knew Steve (Peacocke) and I would be able to make it work, and they would be really compelling scenes."

Anderson also admitted that she was nervous during her first day back on set.

"I was actually a bit nervous when I was back filming these episodes. It was funny cause my first day on set reminded me of Steve's first day on set when he'd been really nervous.

"It was like we had swapped roles."

Watch a preview of Charlie's return below:

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