I hope Ned and Elly don't get together, unless she changes dramatically.
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Digital Spy article. Ned Willis to return + new character, Cassius:
Neighbours confirms return for Ned Willis and new character Cassius.
Will Terese and Piper be happy to see Ned again?
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...cassius-grady/
We're still not over Steph Scully's impending exit, but Neighbours has announced a couple of cast changes to shake the show up a little.
Firstly, the Australian soap will be bringing back Ned Willis.
Actor Ben Hall first played the son of Beth Brennan and Brad Willis in a guest stint two years ago, and subsequently appeared in further episodes between August 2016 and February 2017. He was last seen accepting a job on the Gold Coast.
But after a lengthy absence, Ned is returning to Ramsay Street, surprising his step-mother Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) and half-sister Piper (Mavournee Hazel).
UK viewers will be able to see him from Wednesday, June 20 in the UK, and he will be involved in trouble almost from the outset – finding himself "embroiled in an altercation with a local".
"It's really nice to back around familiar faces and also some new ones and pick up where the character left off," Hall commented. "Ned is very complex, which makes him interesting and a lot of fun to play."
Before that happens, though, Neighbours is introducing a new character called Cassius Grady, played by Joe Davidson.
Cassius is described as a "gorgeous gardener" and a "sought-after resident on Ramsay Street".
"I'm really enjoying it, and there is a great sense of family here," Davidson said. "Everyone is so down-to-earth and friendly."
Cassius' first scenes air in the UK next week on Wednesday, May 23.
Neighbours airs on weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5
Returning Neighbours star Ben Hall has revealed some new information about his character Ned Willis's comeback to Erinsborough.
The actor took the time to reply to some fans who wanted to know if he was just reappearing as a guest star again, and it's good news: he's here to stay!
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Ben's Ramsay Street alter ego Ned first popped up in 2016, with his storylines including his complex relationship with his dad Brad, his attraction to Brad's eventual wife Lauren, and his on-off relationship with Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta).
Ned left town in early 2017 after accepting a job on the Gold Coast, but it seems that hasn't worked out – as something brings him back to Erinsborough permanently.
And the news that he's sticking around means an interesting time for Elly and the family members left on Ramsay Street – half-sister Piper (Mavournee Hazel) and former stepmum Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou).
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Piper and Terese Willis in the new Neighbours opening titles
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UK viewers will be able to see Ned from Wednesday, June 20, and he will be involved in trouble almost from the outset – finding himself "embroiled in an altercation with a local".
"It's really nice to back around familiar faces and also some new ones and pick up where the character left off," Hall commented. "Ned is very complex, which makes him interesting and a lot of fun to play."
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Ben Hall, Joe Davidson, Ned Willis, Cassius Grady, Neighbours
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Ben's return to Neighbours was announced on Friday, where the show also confirmed new character Cassius the gardener (Joe Davidson) – who will be ruffling feathers as well as trimming bushes on Ramsay Street.
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back with elly again?
Hope not.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
then newbie bea, sisters sharing fellas
I didnt like Ned and Elly
Maybe he will develop a crush on Terese, he sure liked Lauren lol
Hi Lennie, welcome back, good to see you :)
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Ned Willis interrupts a fight as he makes a dramatic return to Erinsborough.
Ben Hall's character is coming back for good.
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...-return-fight/
Neighbours has revealed a first look at Ned Willis's return to Erinsborough.
Ben Hall is reprising his role as Ned after more than a year away – and this time he's back as a permanent cast member.
Ned's reappearance comes just as tensions are running high on Ramsay Street due to Mishti Sharma being caught up in a sex tape ordeal.
Mishti is devastated when the intimate video that sleazy Dilhan Ozdil recently filmed of them gets uploaded online, becoming a big talking point in the local community.
Although Dilhan gets arrested for his revenge porn scheme, Mishti and her ex-boyfriend Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) are both outraged when he gets released on bail.
Toadie Rebecchi explains to Leo that nothing will change unless Dilhan does something to revoke his bail, so Leo comes up with a sneaky plan to provoke Dilhan into an argument.
Leo hopes that Dilhan will get riled up into assaulting him and end up back behind bars, but it's actually Leo himself who gets out of control when he accidentally punches a passer-by who is a very familiar face – Ned.
As Ned settles back in, Piper and Terese Willis are both suspicious over his sudden return – certain that there's more to it than meets the eye.
Sure enough, Ned is later seen on the phone to an unknown person, promising that nobody knows the real reason he's back. What is he hiding?
Neighbours airs Ned's return on Wednesday, June 20 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Oh great. The bloke who loves his Dad's wife... #creep
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Digital Spy article:
Neighbours star Ben Hall reveals Ned Willis's new love interest
"They have mutual pain, which they can connect on."
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...s-bea-nilsson/
Neighbours star Ben Hall has revealed Ned Willis's next romance storyline in a new chat with Digital Spy.
Scenes airing early next month will see Ned come to Bea Nilsson's rescue one evening, when she freaks out over her fears that Finn Kelly could be watching her. When Ned walks Bea home, the pair strike up a surprising new connection and decide to make these after-dark meetings a regular arrangement.
Here, Ben chats about his recent return to the Neighbours cast and what's ahead for Ned – including his answers to questions that Digital Spy readers sent in via Twitter.
How does it feel to be back as a full-time regular?
"It's great and I'm really enjoying it. It's nice, and very rare in the film and TV industry, to come back to something that you're so familiar with and people who you love to work with.
"After I'd finished up on the show last time, I figured that was it for Ned. But I had a call asking me if I was interested in coming back and I started filming again about eight weeks later. I'd just finished up a play that I was doing, so I was available and said I'd love to come back… and here we are!"
We've heard there could be a relationship brewing between Ned and Bea. Can you tell us how it starts?
"We know that Ned is very protective. He's very protective of his sister Piper, and he sees a bit of Piper in Bea. Bea has gone through a lot with the Finn situation and she needs someone to keep an eye on her, so Ned offers to walk her home one evening and they connect on a really platonic level at first.
"Both characters have a rough past. Ned had a tough time in Darwin for a bit after he fell out with his grandparents. Bea had a similar thing where she fell out with her mum and was living on the streets, so I suppose they have that mutual pain and history, which they can connect on.
"Ned and Bea continue taking these night-time walks together. They keep catching up and it keeps developing from there, but it's early days."
All the best partnerships on Neighbours end up with a devoted army of shippers behind them. Would you like it to be the same with Ned and Bea?
"Oh definitely. It's tough, coming off the back of Typer – there's a lot of love for those two out there, but I hope so. I hope that they ship us as much as they did Typer!"
Is there scope for Ned's feelings for Lauren to be revisited again – perhaps with Lauren or Brad coming back?
"Last time I was working on the show, I was really lucky to have the whole family there, working with Kip Gamblin (Brad), Kate Kendall (Lauren) and the others. I really enjoyed that and I think there's definitely potential for them to come back.
"Kate's still in the building as she's directing on the show, so it's definitely possible for her to come back and do more guest appearances, and the same with Kip. I'd love to see some more of that. Lauren and Brad are not far away, they're just up on the Gold Coast, so they can easily fly back down."
Would you like Ned's mum Beth Brennan to come back at some point? Obviously she was played by Natalie Imbruglia in the '90s...
"It'd be fantastic if they could get Natalie Imbruglia back, but I think it'd also be amazing even if they recast the role and bring Beth in with a new actress playing the role.
"That'd be incredible, because there's a lot of history there. There's a lot of things that have been talked about but have never really made it on screen, so there'd be plenty of storylines if Beth did come back."
Was Ned and Aaron's shirtless photoshoot fun to film?
"Yeah we did enjoy it! It was actually very funny to film. It was kind of out of character for Ned to be like: 'Yep, sure, I'll do a semi-nude photoshoot!' But we had a great laugh. I really like working with Matt Wilson, as we're great friends off screen as well.
"It was funny as we had to try to shoot the scene really quickly. It was starting to rain, even though it was supposed to be this sexy summer photoshoot. We were like: 'Quick, quick, quick!' We had one take so we were just going for it. It was fun but very fast."
Does it take long to apply Ned's tattoos each day?
"Not really. They're not airbrushed on, they're like transfers that you have in those little chewing gums, where you wet them and put them on your arm. Although they're better quality and a lot more detailed! It probably takes about 15-20 minutes to get all the tats on, so it's not as long as people think."
Would you like Neighbours to explore Ned's gang past again?
"Yeah, definitely. I would love for that to happen. I really enjoyed the storyline last time where the bikie guys were coming back and chasing Ned down.
"I think there's definitely potential for Ned to run into them again and have some issues. When you have a past like that, it never stops creeping up on you – so Ned's gang history could definitely come back to haunt him."
What do you think of the door being closed on Ned and Elly's relationship?
"It was quite quick, but I think because Ned was besotted with Lauren when he first came back, Elly wasn't really on his mind. I would have liked a few more scenes of him dealing with that, but there's always potential for there to be rekindled flames further down the track, so you never know."
What's the atmosphere like on set after all the recent changes?
"It feels like we've had a great revamp recently. We've had some incredible people coming through – some of who I can't mention yet. But it's going to be very exciting.
"There are some incredible actors coming into the show and some incredible storylines, so it's an exciting time. There are some really modern, interesting, political, topical storylines and I think that's a great direction for the show to go in."
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
i guessed correct so with bea even though chloe and him were sorta teased
Digitalspy artice:
Neighbours' Ned Willis gets a new admirer after Yashvi Rebecchi saves his life
Can Yashvi keep her crush under wraps?
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...ebecchi-crush/
Neighbours teen Yashvi Rebecchi will develop an inappropriate crush on Ned Willis in a new storyline.
Yashvi (Olivia Junkeer) realises she has feelings for Ned after she helps to save his life in dramatic scenes later this week.
Viewers have recently seen Ned (Ben Hall) exhaust himself by going on night walks with his new love interest Bea Nilsson.
When Ned heads for a relaxing time in the sauna this Thursday (September 6), his lack of sleep finally catches up with him as he dozes off inside.
As the minutes tick by and the heat takes hold, Ned passes out and it's looking serious until Yashvi finds him and calls an ambulance.
The aftermath of the scary incident sees Ned start spending some time with Yashvi as a thank-you, unaware that she's getting a little too attached to him after the dramatic sauna situation.
Ned helps Yashvi practice her football skills, which includes a training session in the pool at home.
Everything seems to be going well, until Yashvi's younger sister Kirsha discovers that she's developing feelings for the much older guy.
When Yashvi's uncle Toadie helps her to cover her feelings in front of Ned, she's hugely grateful for his support – promising that she'll get over her silly crush soon. But will that be easier said than done?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, September 14 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Ned Willis and Bea Nilsson finally kiss – but there's heartbreak in store
Will they miss their chance to become a couple?
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neig...-nilsson-kiss/
Neighbours' Ned Willis finally acts on his feelings for Bea Nilsson next week by arranging this romantic gesture.
Ned (Ben Hall) and Bea (Bonnie Anderson) have been growing closer ever since they started to take late-night walks together a few weeks ago, but they've always insisted that they're just friends.
Next week, the pair are finally honest about how they feel after Yashvi Rebecchi inadvertently pushes them into it.
With Yashvi harbouring an inappropriate crush on Ned, she makes a sneaky move next week by telling all of his graffiti tour clients that the event is cancelled.
This leaves Yashvi as the only participant, so when they spend time alone together in the city, she tries her best to flirt with Ned.
An embarrassed Ned is forced to let Yashvi down gently, but she still misinterprets his words and assumes that he wants to be with her once she's finished Year 12.
Back home, Yashvi reports back to Bea about her supposed "success" with Ned, which leads to Bea confronting Ned for an explanation.
Desperate to show that he has no interest in Yashvi whatsoever, romantic Ned takes Bea off for a walk into the Botanical Gardens and shows her a night-time light display that he's set up as a surprise.
Ned confesses that the girl he's really been waiting for is Bea and they quickly get swept up in the romantic moment, sharing a kiss.
The next morning, however, Bea is already having doubts and admits to Ned that she needs more time to sort out her Finn-related issues before she starts seeing someone else. How will Ned deal with the heartbreaking rejection?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
Radiotimes.com article on this story:
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2018...-finns-return/
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Ned Willis exposes damning Paul Robinson evidence in fire fallout
Will he regret his decision to meddle?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...nson-evidence/
Neighbours' Ned Willis lands Paul Robinson in big trouble next week, as the fallout from Mel Lohan's bad behaviour continues.
Ned (Ben Hall) decides that it's time to step up to support his girlfriend Bea Nilsson, who nearly died when Mel started a fire at the garage recently.
Feeling protective, Ned is frustrated that Bea (Bonnie Anderson) never seems to get closure when people wrong her. Not only has Mel managed to escape a jail sentence, it's also looking like Finn Kelly could escape justice when he wakes from his coma and claims to have retrograde amnesia.
As Ned considers his next move, he takes a look through some files that he kept when cleaning up Mel's office.
Ned is surprised to come across a bank statement which seems to indicate that Paul (Stefan Dennis) could have secretly funded Mel's dodgy activities, including the fire at the garage.
When confronted, Paul firmly denies having any involvement in the fire, so Bea advises Ned that it's best to leave it.
Ignoring this advice, Ned makes a fateful decision by sending the evidence to someone who Paul will be forced to listen to.
Ned's decision risks the reputation of Paul and Amy's new housing development, but just how serious will the consequences be?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, March 15 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Maybe Paul will hire a hitman to have him and his meddling ways knocked off. Both Ned & Bea annoy the absolute daylights out of me. I liked Ned when he was a bit rough around the edges. Now he's just Bea's little puppy dog..
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours confirms new romance story for Ned Willis and Yashvi Rebecchi
Do they make a good couple?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...romance-story/
Neighbours' Ned Willis finally gives into temptation with Yashvi Rebecchi next week.
Ned (Ben Hall) turns to Yashvi for a distraction as he tries to move on from Bea Nilsson following their recent break-up.
Next week's episodes see Ned witness Bea's growing closeness to Finn Kelly when they all find themselves at the community centre together.
Ned is carrying out community service as punishment for his role in the recent poisoning drama, while Finn is leading some adult education classes to support The Sonya Rebecchi Foundation.
Bea turns up to support Finn through his first-day nerves, leaving Ned unsettled when he spots how cosy they seem.
Finding their display of closeness irritating, Ned is put in a bad mood – until Yashvi (Olivia Junkeer) comes to him for help with an assignment. Ned is pleased to find that helping Yashvi is a welcome distraction from his unresolved feelings for Bea.
The following day, Ned turns to Leo Tanaka for some advice on how to move on from a relationship.
Leo suggests that Ned should consider Yashvi as a possible romantic match, suggesting that he could start seeing her differently if he stops being so preoccupied by Bea.
Deciding to put some distance between himself and Bea for a while, Ned goes to Yashvi and admits that he's starting to reciprocate her feelings for him. As they share a kiss, where will this lead?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
As they share a kiss, where will this lead?
...hopefully nowhere.
he is using herQuote:
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Digital Spy article:
Neighbours lines up romance trouble for Ned Willis and Yashvi Rebecchi
Yes, already!
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...mance-trouble/
Neighbours fans will see Ned Willis and Yashvi Rebecchi's new romance get off to a rocky start next week.
Show bosses have announced that Ned (Ben Hall) will finally move on from his ex-girlfriend Bea Nilsson by giving into temptation with Yashvi in upcoming episodes.
Although Ned wants to take things slowly with Yashvi (Olivia Junkeer), they don't seem to be on the same page. Yashvi quickly spills the beans to her mum Dipi, who goes straight into protective mode by warning Ned to treat her daughter well.
Yashvi also breaks the news to Bea, who is unsettled to hear that her friend and ex-boyfriend are now a couple.
Ned isn't pleased by Yashvi getting so carried away and warns her that they need to slow things down. Yashvi fears that it's all over already, but is pleased when Ned suggests a date later in the week.
Another problem crops up when Yashvi's dad Shane spots her on her next date with Ned.
Shane had no idea about his daughter's new relationship and is surprised to hear that Dipi already knew about it.
Unable to resist interfering, Shane quizzes Yashvi and Ned on their new-found connection, leaving them both mortified.
When Yashvi warns her dad to get used to it as Ned is her boyfriend now, Ned worries once again that she's getting too serious.
Ned asks Yashvi to dial things back while they're in the early stages of dating, but will she listen?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, July 1 and Friday, July 5 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Hang on , so one year he is chasing his Dads wife and now he is what 26? and chasing a school girl??
#creep
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Yashvi Rebecchi to give Ned Willis a huge ultimatum over their future
Will he prioritise their relationship?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...uge-ultimatum/
In an upcoming episode of Neighbours, Yashvi Rebecchi will hit Ned Willis with a huge ultimatum over their future together.
With some extra cash in her pocket after her secret Finn-related dark tour, Yashvi books a romantic night in a hotel room so that they can take their feelings to the next level. However, Ned feels the pressure of being her 'first'.
They're shaken and embarrassed, but cling to the hope that Ned will keep their secret relationship to himself until they're comfortable about making it official.
Meanwhile, Ned's more interested in learning about Yashvi's recent 'dark tourism' scheme and decides to cancel their saucy rendezvous in the hotel.
Later on, Ned is forced to confront Yashvi over the troubling situation, but she theorises that he's more concerned about Bea – hence his no-show at the hotel. She then gives him an ultimatum: prioritise her or they're done.
Devastated by this turn of events, Ned vows to commit to Yashvi and the couple eventually rehire the hotel suite.
We'll leave the next part out, but we're sure you know what happens next...
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Imagine the scenes if Yashvi ends up pregnant.
HILARIOUS. In a bad way.
Ned and yashvi just dont work ... lazy story writing with too few characters
shane giving out that ned didn't stay in the hotel with his daughter, is that a first for a dad
Ned is a creep.
Let's not forget he was a bikie, was in love with his mother in-law and is now about 26yrs old with a school girl(who acts about 14).
#creepywriters
Ned is a creep.
Let's not forget he was a bikie, was in love with his mother in-law and is now about 26yrs old with a school girl(who acts about 14).
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours confirms dark storyline for Ned Willis and Scarlett Brady
Newcomer Scarlett becomes obsessed with Ned.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ady-storyline/
Neighbours has confirmed that newcomer Scarlett Brady will develop a dangerous obsession with Ned Willis.
Scarlett, who's joining the soap for a guest stint, makes her first appearance today (September 9) when she crosses paths with Ned at an airport bar in Sydney.
The pair share a polite conversation which seemingly makes a huge impact on Scarlett (Christie Whelan Browne), as she comes to Erinsborough next week in the hope of getting closer to Ned.
When Ned (Ben Hall) sees Scarlett in the area, she claims that she's embarking on a country-wide tour and chose Erinsborough for a stop-off after he spoke so warmly about his town.
While Ned accepts this, viewers soon see Scarlett's true colours when she puts a Lassiters Hotel porter in hospital and takes his job, all to get close to Ned.
Scarlett's first setback comes when she discovers that Ned is dating Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer). While plotting her next move, she opens a sinister scrapbook she is making about Ned, which includes a selfie they took at the airport.
Next on Scarlett's agenda is to drive a wedge between Ned and Yashvi, by constantly – but subtly – bringing up their age gap to cause trouble between them.
Scarlett also sparks a row by telling Yashvi that she met Ned in Sydney, something that he'd neglected to tell her.
Yashvi explodes into a paranoid rage when she finds out about the pair's connection, suspicious that something could be going on.
As sly Scarlett tells Ned that Yashvi is being immature and overly dramatic, he's taken in by her advice – completely unaware that he's being fooled by a master manipulator.
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, September 16, Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Old mate Ned hey , age hopping again... How old is this one going to be ? 30? Lock up your Nans, Mums, daughters the creep is on the move
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours star Ben Hall reveals "dark" scenes ahead for Ned and Scarlett
The stalker story is just getting started.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...t-dark-scenes/
Neighbours star Ben Hall has warned of "dark" scenes ahead for Ned Willis as newcomer Scarlett Brady continues to scheme.
Following a chance meeting at an airport bar earlier this month, Scarlett has come to Erinsborough harbouring a secret obsession with Ned.
Viewers have already seen Scarlett try to drive a wedge between Ned and his girlfriend Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer), but this is only the beginning of what she has in store.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy about what's to come, Ben explained: "I think this is the biggest storyline Ned has had since I was a guestie on the show a couple of years ago.
"It lasts for about eight weeks. Even after that, it has quite a long-lasting effect on Ned because of all the stuff that takes place.
"I'm really excited and interested to see what people think. The character of Scarlett is really interesting. I think it'll be divisive for the audience."
He continued: "What I like about the character of Scarlett is that, as we find out more about her history, we discover that she has a traumatic past.
"Her family was killed in a car crash when she was younger. That's affected her entire life and all of her relationships afterwards.
"She's got this stalker thing going on and she's a little bit obsessed with Ned. She's getting to know him and we see that play out. It gets darker and darker as it goes on."
Ben warned that it may take a while for Ned to realise that he has been targeted by a master manipulator.
He laughed: "It'll take a long time, probably! I think Ned wants to see the best in Scarlett. As it goes on, there is a bit of chemistry between them. She's beautiful and seems to really like him.
"They get on well, and if he wasn't with Yashvi, maybe there would be a potential relationship there. Scarlett is very clever and manipulative, but manages to keep it wrapped up very well.
"The producers and the directors wanted the audience to be aware but Ned to stay in the dark – but at the same time, he can't look stupid. So she's got to be incredibly clever to get away with it all.
"Scarlett is clever enough that she even manages to convince Yashvi for a while. Naturally Yashvi sees this beautiful, blonde woman spending all of her time with her boyfriend and gets a little bit jealous, but it takes a while for her to see through the façade."
In real life, Ben was already friends with Christie Whelan Browne when she took on the role of Scarlett.
He told us: "There were a few different names in the frame for the role. Originally they were looking at an American actress. But I was really stoked when we found it was Christie. She'd just finished working on the Muriel's Wedding stage show with my partner Prue and we're all friends, so it made it really fun.
"It made some of the more intimate stuff later on a bit tricky – sometimes it's better if you don't know the person at all! But we had such a great laugh and she's a brilliant actress."
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Ned Willis to give into temptation with stalker Scarlett
Scarlett hatches a plan to grow closer to Ned.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...tt-temptation/
Neighbours' Ned Willis will give into temptation as he kisses stalker Scarlett Brady.
In scenes airing next week, Scarlett (Christie Whelan Browne) attempts to move closer to Ned (Ben Hall). This is despite Bea Nilsson's growing suspicions after Yashvi Rebecchi tells her that she saw Ned and Scarlett half-naked together on the couch.
Ned insists to Toadie Rebecchi that he's just friends with Scarlett, but Paul Robinson and Kyle Canning point out that Scarlett is clearly infatuated with him.
Ned tells Scarlett that he needs to step away, which makes Scarlett secretly panic. In response, she hatches a plan pretending to have an abusive ex-boyfriend and hiring somebody to throw a brick into Number 32 with the message, 'You're mine'.
Scarlett pretends to be traumatised, which leads Ned to let her stay with him at Number 22.
An angry Ned plans to confront Scarlett's ex and has to be talked down by Terese Willis, who thinks that being close to Scarlett isn't good for him especially since he's still on probation. Scarlett overhears this conversation and is not impressed by Terese.
Scarlett is nearly caught paying the person who threw the brick by Ned.
Then, after hearing about the incident and the note, Bea spends time with Scarlett and learns that years ago, Scarlett's family died in a car crash and she has felt lonely since. Bea tells Finn Kelly that she thinks Scarlett has targeted Ned.
Scarlett acts like she's putting on a brave face, which works on Ned. The pair get closer, and Scarlett moves in for a kiss. After a moment of hesitation, Ned reciprocates and kisses her back.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours' Ned Willis is hospitalised as stalker Scarlett Brady gets worse
Scarlett also insists on helping Ned into the bath...
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...carlett-brady/
Neighbours' Ned Willis will end up in hospital, as stalker Scarlett Brady sets a trap for him.
In scenes airing next week, a disappointed Scarlett (Christie Whelan Browne) refuses to accept that Ned (Ben Hall) doesn't want anything more than friendship after their night together.
Scarlett's latest plot puts Ned in danger. Pretending to have left her phone on the tram, she convinces Ned to escort her at night as she goes to pick it up.
It's a trap, as someone on a motorbike speeds towards the pair.
The incident leaves Ned badly injured. Although Ned is initially reluctant to go to the hospital, he eventually goes and finds out that he has a dislocated shoulder and must stay overnight.
Scarlett takes advantage of this latest development and convinces Ned to move in with her for the time being.
Scarlett stops Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer) from visiting Ned and deletes Yashvi's text to him, making Ned think that Yashvi is ignoring him – which Scarlett is more than happy to highlight.
Scarlett then helps Ned get into the bath, as she continues her attempts to seduce him.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours lines up stabbing horror in Ned Willis and Scarlett Brady story
The story takes a very sinister turn.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...rady-stabbing/
Neighbours fans will see Ned Willis get stabbed next week in a horror Halloween storyline.
Ned (Ben Hall) is viciously attacked by sinister Scarlett Brady after his latest rejection pushes her over the edge.
Viewers have seen Scarlett (Christie Whelan Browne) spend the last few weeks manipulating Ned after developing a dangerous obsession with him.
Next week, Ned grows even closer to Scarlett as her scheming starts to pay off. When Ned admits that he's interested in exploring a potential relationship with her, she suggests they should head off for a romantic getaway.
As Ned arrives at a B&B with Scarlett, she starts to let her true colours slip and he begins to question her intentions once more.
The situation gets worse when Ned finds himself lost in a maze with Scarlett, who reveals her unhinged plans for them to start a new life together.
When Ned insists that things are moving way too quickly, Scarlett sees red and stabs him.
The terrifying turn of events comes as Paul Robinson, Terese Willis, Bea Nilsson, Yashvi Rebecchi, Kyle Canning and Amy Williams are all putting the pieces of the puzzle together back on Ramsay Street, realising that Scarlett is not to be trusted.
Knowing that Ned is alone and vulnerable with Scarlett, Bea (Bonnie Anderson) and Yashvi (Olivia Junkeer) rush off to rescue him.
Back in the maze, Scarlett chases a wounded Ned with a knife but is stopped in her tracks when Bea and Yashvi confront her.
Scarlett lashes out and wounds Yashvi badly, while Bea gets the same treatment when she tries to intervene too.
As Ned collapses, woozy from the loss of blood, it seems that all hope is lost for him. Who will come to his rescue?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Ned is another they should have killed off than Shaun
Bea again! - a fire then electrocution and now stabbed by Scarlet lol. Scarlet and a sharp knife is asking for trouble:)
No! Besides, Shaun could still be alive.Quote:
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Neighbours confirms Ned Willis's fate in shock stabbing storyline
Does he live or die?
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Neighbours has some good news for fans of Ned Willis – he's not being killed off as part of this week's sinister Halloween storyline.
Show bosses have confirmed that Ned (Ben Hall) will be stabbed by dangerous Scarlett Brady this week as their dark storyline comes to a head.
Fortunately, new spoiler pictures for the aftermath now show Ned very much alive – although he's struggling badly in the aftermath of his traumatic experience.
As it's clear that Ned is deeply shaken after the Scarlett drama, Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) suggests that he should go for counselling.
Ned refuses to consider the idea, believing that he can sleep his troubles off. Sadly, every time he drifts off, he's haunted by violent nightmares which force him to re-live Scarlett's attack.
Things get worse when Ned's ex-girlfriend Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer) decides to pay him a visit at home.
After ignoring texts from Ned because she's struggling to forgive him for recent events, Yashvi finally bites the bullet and heads over to see him.
Unfortunately, Yashvi's appearance coincides with another of Ned's nightmares and he inadvertently lashes out at her, mistaking her for Scarlett.
Ned is mortified when he realises what he's done and he immediately has to face the consequences, as Yashvi is distressed and Shane (Nicholas Coghlan) is furious.
When Ned tries to apologise to Yashvi, she gives him a dressing down by revealing how betrayed she still feels about Scarlett and their acrimonious break-up. Has Ned lost her for good?
Meanwhile, Bea Nilsson (Bonnie Anderson) grows increasingly concerned over Ned's state of mind, seeing that he's bottling things up and making the wrong move by avoiding professional help. Can anyone convince him to change his mind?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
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Neighbours reveals dark new story for Ned Willis after stabbing horror
He puts himself in a very risky situation.
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Neighbours fans will see Ned Willis head down a potentially dangerous path next week, as he continues to struggle following his stabbing.
Ned (Ben Hall) seeks a new direction as his friends mollycoddle him in the wake of Scarlett Brady's sinister attack.
As Ned struggles to overcome his trauma, he starts searching for active ways to use his pent-up energy.
This includes convincing the hotel's new manager Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly) to let him return to work – and arranging some training sessions with Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) at The Shed.
Ned may be looking forward to getting things back to normal, but Aaron is conscious of doctor's orders that he should only engage in light exercises.
As Aaron puts strict limits on the regime, his concerned approach leaves Ned feeling frustrated.
Watching on, newcomer Kane Jones (Barry Conrad) notices Ned's struggles and discreetly suggests an alternative way for him to work out his frustrations.
Ned is intrigued when Kane hands over a mysterious address, encouraging him to turn up later.
When Ned takes the bait, he finds himself at a no-holds-barred fight club with very few rules.
Ned sees this as his chance to unleash, especially as he's still haunted by memories of what Scarlett did to him. Will getting involved be a decision he lives to regret?
Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, November 15 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
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Neighbours' Ned Willis and Yashvi Rebecchi to have New Year reunion storyline
Will the couple finally get back together?
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Neighbours has revealed that Yashvi Rebecchi and Ned Willis are set for a New Year's reunion!
The pair split up a few weeks ago after Scarlett Brady managed to drive them apart and, as we previously hinted, the build-up to Christmas has seen Chloe and Toadie attempt to play matchmaker for the couple.
But while their plan backfired, later episodes will show Yashvi feeling bad for having a go at Ned after Chloe and Toadie's attempts to set them up again.
Then, with the massive police operation surrounding Robert Robinson at the hospital, Yashvi decides to go check it out and ends up bumping into Ned – and the two then share a moment.
But the following week, at the New Year's Eve party, Ned pursues a cute stranger making Yashvi insanely jealous.
However, the time New Year's Day arrives, love is in the air between Yashvi and Ned, but now it's time to break the news to Shane.
Will Sonya's New Year's video have helped Shane to find more space in his heart to accept Ned and be happy for Yashvi?