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Neighbours star Matt Wilson reveals all on Aaron's engagement and Tyler return hopes.
The actor wants a "fairytale ending" for Aaron and David.
Neighbours airs another milestone moment later this week as Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka get engaged.
The Aussie soap is paving the way for its first gay wedding with the romantic scenes, which see Aaron pop the question and David (Takaya Honda) reveal that he was planning to do exactly the same thing.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Matt Wilson, who plays Aaron, for the lowdown on the proposal scenes and the future for 'Daaron'.
Are you pleased that Aaron and David are getting engaged?
"I'm over the moon. It's been a long time coming. The writers have run out of ideas to string it out any longer! It's an exciting moment and a milestone in my career."
What kind of reaction are you expecting from the fans?
"Judging by the fans' reaction on social media, I think it is going to be one of the most anticipated engagements in a long time on Neighbours."
What can we expect from the proposal scene?
"It was a big scene. We shot it at a beach, which looks amazing. There are some really funny moments, so viewers will have a laugh before they cry."
In the aftermath, Aaron reveals that he's keen to tie the knot ASAP, while David wants to take things slowly. Why does Aaron want to do things so quickly?
"It has been a long time coming and they are in a really great place at the moment. Aaron definitely isn't as traditional as David, who wants the longer engagement of at least 12 months.
"David wants everything to be elegant and classic, whereas Aaron wants to get on with the party. They are engaged, so why not just seal the deal with a wedding?"
What can you tease about where things will go from here? Will Neighbours have its first gay wedding this year?
"We haven't seen anything yet from the writers, but we have our fingers crossed that they will finally have their fairytale ending. But it's Neighbours, so we'll have to wait and see – things never usually go to plan on Ramsay Street!"
Have we seen the last of the drama between Aaron and David?
"I hope so, but the writers always throw us a curve ball and I'm expecting some speed bumps along the way."
How are you all coping without having Travis Burns (Tyler) on set? Were you sad to see him go?
"Yes it was incredibly sad to see Trav go and the Brennan brothers to split up. It would have been great to see the dynamic of all three brothers with their sister Chloe in the household as well.
"Personally, I don't think his character is fully wrapped up, there are still a lot of loose ends to tie up. If we could get him back that would be great, but that's out of my control."
Would you like to see a twist where Hamish's killer turns out not to have been Tyler?
"As I said, I think there is more to Tyler's story but who knows, that's up to the writers!"
How do you feel about the writers expanding the Brennan family by introducing Chloe?
"I think it's great and the Brennan house definitely works better with three than two – you can then work the conflict of two against one. There is so much to explore with Chloe. She has similar traits to Tyler so I think she fills the void really well."
Will Chloe spark a lot more Brennan family drama this year?
"Yes, you'll soon learn that Chloe is quite the brat and always up to mischief. She has a few secrets that will be revealed and her brothers are always in the mix trying to clean up the mess."
Fans had a lot of praise for the David and Rafael bedroom scene a few weeks ago. Would you like to have a similar opportunity to explore that side of the David/Aaron relationship?
"David and Rafael had an incredible connection and it was so strong, at times it felt that Aaron and David were never going to get back together. Now that they are back together, you'll definitely see more intimacy together, particularly during the proposal."
Can you give us any final hints on what you've been filming recently?
"Lots more exploring with the Brennan family."
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.
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