The couple will return to the Australian soap opera as the powerful Ramsay Street couple on screen, Scott and Charlene Robinson for the swan song series. The stars had already sparked feverish speculation among hardcore fans after posting pictures on Instagram of what appeared to be a Neighbors screenplay. Minogue’s post showed the first half of the series title and the name Scott, while Donovan shared a picture of the last part of the title and Charlene’s name. And there is now official confirmation from the program bosses. Writing on Twitter, Neighbors executive producer Jason Herbison said: “Scott and Charlene are the perfect Neighbors couple and it would not be right to end the show without them. “We are excited that Jason and Kylie have returned home to play a very special role in the finale of our series. “It was an emotional experience for them, for us and I’m sure it will be for our viewers as well.” The announcement has excited the viewers of the soap, who rushed to express their excitement on social media. Someone wrote: “That means so much! Of course, not leaving the amazing current cast, but the return of the iconic Scott and Charlene for the end is absolutely icing on the cake!” Another said, “Well that’s the definition of going out with a bang! That’s going to be amazing.” It was announced earlier this year that the series, which focuses on the stagnant Ramsay Street community, will stop production in June after failing to secure new funding since leaving the station. The Neighbors premiered in 1985 and follows the lives of those living and working in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough. Scott and Charlene have always been fond of soap fans. Their wedding was watched by more than two million Australian viewers when it premiered and later attracted an audience of almost 20 million when it premiered in the UK in 1988. The ceremony became one of the most popular television moments of the decade. Donovan, 53, played Scott in the soap opera from 1986 to 1989. Image: A photograph of the early cast in 1987. Pic: Fremantle Media / Shutterstock 1987 Speaking after the news that the series would stop production, Donovan said: “I think it’s sad… but I think it’s time to celebrate the Neighbors. “It’s kept my family busy for a long time, to be honest. “My daughter is involved right now, my dad was in it, I think we should be grateful for what he has given to Australia, to actors, producers, writers, directors.” Paying tribute at the time, Minogue, 53, said she would be “forever grateful” for her time on the show. Writing on Twitter. he added: “We had no idea how big the show would be and how passionately the viewers would take it. “Pure love! I still hear Madge calling … CHARLINE !!!!” The show also started the careers of Hollywood stars such as Margot Robbie, Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce.
