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Lynne McGranger’s daughter Clancy McWaters poses triple threat to her mother’s legacy
Sydney Confidential
The Daily Telegraph
May 07, 2015 6:18PM
Lynne McGranger and daughter, Clancy McWaters. Picture: Channel 7
Lynne McGranger and daughter, Clancy McWaters. Picture: Channel 7
LYNNE McGranger’s 24-year-old daughter is following in her footsteps as an actor.
Clancy McWaters grew up watching her mum playing lovable Irene Roberts on popular soap Home and Away and is now working in hospitality as she auditions for acting roles.
“She is a triple threat, she sings, dances and acts, at the moment she seems to be leaning toward more singing and dancing,” McGranger told Confidential with pride of her daughter.
“We were surprised when Clancy announced at the age of 15 or 16 that she wanted to study drama. But we are very happy for her and support all the way.”
McGranger, 62, and her daughter tonight appear in an at home segment on Seven’s Better Homes and Gardens.
“Working with my beautiful daughter is something I don’t get to do very often so it was a real treat to spend the day chatting, laughing and sharing lunch with her,” said McGranger ahead of the Mother’s Day segment.
“Mother’s Day is special to me as we get to spend the day together as a family — visiting my darling mum Audrey, who is 91, and lunching somewhere nice with my sister and her family.”
I wonder if we might see her on H&A one day?
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She hasn't had much luck in love in recent years, but that could all be set to change for Home and Away's Irene Roberts in an upcoming storyline.
Irene will go on a date with the new school principal Greg Snelgrove after deciding it is time to return to the dating scene.
Following some encouragement from Marilyn, a nervous Irene eventually agrees to have Greg round for dinner.
Joined by an excited Marilyn and John, Irene's date gets off to a good start but the evening starts to go downhill when Greg disagrees over John's treatment of Josh Barrett.
Greg recently expelled Josh after discovering he had been taking drugs, but John believes that he was too harsh in punishing the teenager that severely.
However, to everyone's surprise, Irene takes Greg's side and the pair soon find themselves discussing his passion of fish tanks. Could love be blossoming for Irene?
Lynne McGranger, who plays Irene, told TV Week: "It's been such a long time since Irene has dated and she doesn't have a great track record.
"She probably thinks she's a bit too old for all of this. Irene is quite happy in her safe little world."
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Thanks Perdita.
I must admit I like the sound of this new Summer Bay principal . He sounds like a Flathead Don Fisher clone with his no nonsense way of doing things. Summer Bay High needs a principal who is tough.
That`s brilliant news about Irene. It`s about time she found love - she deserves some happiness.
I always thought that Irene and Alf would make a lovely couple, but maybe they work better as friends.
:)
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Also ahead on Summer Bay, romance could be on the cards for Irene Roberts when she agrees to go on a date with the new school principal Greg Snelgrove.
Greg will take a shine to Irene (Lynne McGranger) when they get chatting at the Surf Club sponsors drinks party.
However, Irene is stunned when Greg asks if she would like to have dinner with him, but the offer catches her off guard.
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Greg takes a shine to Irene
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Greg takes a shine to Irene
After some encouragement from Marilyn and Roo, Irene decides to take the bull by the horns and agrees to go on a date with Greg. Could this be the start of something for the pair?
Home and Away airs these scenes on Friday, October 9 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
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Also ahead on Summer Bay, Irene Roberts will have a change of heart about romance after going on a disastrous date with the new school principal Greg Snelgrove.
As Irene (Lynne McGranger) prepares for her dinner with Greg, Marilyn and John agree to join the pair for the evening in order to calm her nerves.
Although the date initially gets off to a good start, it quickly goes downhill when Greg and Irene clash over his decision to expel Josh Barrett. The evening then takes a slightly unusual turn when Greg launches into a conversation about his passion for maintaining fish tanks, leaving everyone utterly bored.
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Irene's double date with Greg, Marilyn and John isn't going well
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Irene's double date with Greg, Marilyn and John
Later, Irene admits to John and Marilyn that she can't stand Greg, but says that she is glad she gave it a go.
After Irene makes her excuses to get out of seeing Greg again, she tells Marilyn that she now knows that dating isn't as scary as she thought and she is open to trying it again. Is this the start of a new chapter for Irene?
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When Nate arrives home, Irene quickly ushers Greg out the door
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Irene quickly ushers Greg out the door
Home and Away airs these scenes on Wednesday October 14 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
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So Irene has another child besides Nathan, Fin and Damien
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A Home and Away favourite will find themselves being questioned by the police as Charlotte King's demise continues to haunt Summer Bay.
The shocking new plot will see Irene Roberts come under fire for killing Charlotte after policewoman Kat Chapman and detective Dylan uncover DNA evidence that puts her right at the scene of the crime.
Whilst the culprit's identity is still under wraps, it was previously revealed that a character would be wrongly arrested for the murder.
The unexpected turn of events will pave the way for Morag Bellingham's return as Alf Stewart calls on her for legal support.
Whether Irene is guilty or not, she certainly has some explaining to do and Australian fans know that she was already acting out of character on the night in question.
In scenes yet to be aired in the UK, a distraught Irene hit the bottle after revealing all about her abuse at 14, and explaining that she had a baby taken away from her.
Irene's drunken antics are now coming back to haunt her in the worst way possible as she worries she will be charged for Charlotte's murder, but is she responsible?
Lynne McGranger told TV Week: "Irene getting maggoted was not a good thing to do. She does worry that she might be charged with Charlotte's murder.
"Charlotte was a massive cow to everyone in town. Everyone had a motive and could easily have been the murderer."
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Over on Home and Away, Irene Roberts is left in turmoil when Olivia Fraser Richards reveals traumatic details about her past.
Olivia (Raechelle Banno) feels pressured into being honest when VJ Patterson spots scars on her thighs and realises that she may be self-harming.
When VJ gently tries to tackle the issue, Olivia reacts badly and goes AWOL for a while - seemingly unable to admit that she's having problems.
Once Olivia does finally return home, she confides in Irene (Lynne McGranger) about how she self-harms due to painful memories of being abused by her uncle James's friend.
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Olivia finally tells Irene about her cutting
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Olivia tells Irene that her self-harming gives her a release
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Olivia divulges the reason behind the cutting
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As Olivia reveals that she kept quiet about the abuse out of fear that she wouldn't be believed, her words have a profound effect on Irene.
In the aftermath, Irene crumbles and struggles to keep it together as she starts hearing a man's chilling voice in her head. But what exactly is Irene remembering?
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Olivia's revelation sends a chill down Irene's spine
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Shaken by what Olivia told her, Irene wonders what she can do to help
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Home and Away airs these scenes on Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
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Home and Away favourite Irene Roberts will be left fighting for her life as viewers are finally given an insight into the ordeal she has been suffering for the last few months.
Irene (Lynne McGranger) vanished off the face of the earth this year, following a worrying run-in with dangerous Mick - the man who is claiming to be her long-lost son.
As her loved ones continue to investigate her disappearance, Irene's predicament will be revealed - she is being held hostage in a derelict house and is having to obey to Mick's every demand.
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Mick has kidnapped Irene in Home and Away
Things will soon take a dark turn when Mick sets his sights on Olivia, after becoming increasingly jealous of Irene's bond with the teen. With Olivia becoming more and more anxious about Irene's safety, she finds herself in the firing line when Mick tries to kidnap her too - insisting that she will never see Irene again if she doesn't get into the car with him.
A quick-thinking Olivia manages to use the situation to her advantage by planting her phone in the car before escaping, meaning that the police will now be able to track Irene's whereabouts.
Unfortunately, the incident with Olivia has only served to make Mick even more angry and he subsequently decides to drag Irene through the bushland with a piece of rope. Mick blames Irene for his unhinged state - explaining that he was brought up by abusive foster parents after she gave him away as baby and has done some terrible things as a result.
Fearing for her life, Irene takes drastic action in order to flee to safety, but will she ever recover from her horrifying ordeal?
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Kat searches for Irene in Home and Away
Home and Away airs these scenes on Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
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Also coming up on Summer Bay, fears grow for Irene Roberts when she struggles to cope in the aftermath of her kidnap ordeal.
Quite understandably, Irene (Lynne McGranger) fails to readapt to her surroundings upon arriving home, having spent the last few months under lock and key thanks to her unstable son Mick.
With Irene clearly traumatised in the wake of her ordeal , Chris and Olivia are concerned when they discover Irene on the floor of the Diner, and realise that she really isn't coping at all.
Finally opening up to her friends, Irene admits her frustration – she's worked so hard to be strong and now all she feels is powerless.
Sympathetic, Chris suggests trying counselling again but Irene's not interested – she doesn't want to talk about it, she just wants to fix it. Irene's words give Chris an idea, but what is it? And will it help Irene? Or is she facing a long road ahead?
Home and Away airs these scenes on Thursday, August 18 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
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