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I wondered how long it would take for it to be revealed that Aidan had broken hospital rules by secretly performing Andrew’s blood tests. This was this past week it finally happened. And, while it’s an interesting story, I’m not happy about how it played out.
First of all, since Georgia clearly had no intention of not turning Aidan in, or at least gave it very little thought before she did. She could have at least warned Aidan that the hammer was about to fall so he wasn’t blindsided. I suppose she did the right thing because he did violate hospital policy, but as far as I’m concerned, Georgia can save the half-hearted apologies. She’s not stupid and she had to know what would happen as a result of her blabbing. Just own up to what you did and shut up.
Neighbours
I wondered how long it would take for it to be revealed that Aidan had broken hospital rules by secretly performing Andrew’s blood tests. This was this past week it finally happened. And, while it’s an interesting story, I’m not happy about how it played out.
First of all, since Georgia clearly had no intention of not turning Aidan in, or at least gave it very little thought before she did. She could have at least warned Aidan that the hammer was about to fall so he wasn’t blindsided. I suppose she did the right thing because he did violate hospital policy, but as far as I’m concerned, Georgia can save the half-hearted apologies. She’s not stupid and she had to know what would happen as a result of her blabbing. Just own up to what you did and shut up.
- 11/28/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Neighbours teens Natasha Williams and Andrew Robinson could be about to fall for each other again. The pair share an unexpected kiss in an episode soon to air in Australia, although they immediately go into denial about their feelings as they are unsure about getting back together. Tash has grown closer to Andrew (Jordan Smith) in recent weeks as she has been supporting him following his epilepsy diagnosis. Valentina Novakovic, who plays Tash, told TV Week of the kiss: "It just comes out of nowhere. A bar critic comes into Charlie's and hits on Tash. To her surprise, Andrew sticks up for her. At that moment, they realise they really do help each other. "They see that they have a really nice friendship which, perhaps, could lead to (more)...
- 11/19/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic today (November 1) announced her decision to bow out as Natasha Williams after three years playing the role. Tash's exit scenes will air on Australian screens in April 2013 and a month later in the UK, although exact details of her departure are currently being kept under wraps. Prior to today's official announcement, Digital Spy caught up with Valentina for her exclusive first interview about leaving Neighbours and her future plans. What are the main reasons behind your decision to leave Neighbours?
"I think it's mainly that I just want to try other things and see what else is out there in the acting world. I'd like to try a different genre, perhaps films, and also explore different characters." How long ago did you make the decision? Was it difficult to reach that choice after quite a while (more)...
"I think it's mainly that I just want to try other things and see what else is out there in the acting world. I'd like to try a different genre, perhaps films, and also explore different characters." How long ago did you make the decision? Was it difficult to reach that choice after quite a while (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has confirmed that she is leaving the soap. The actress films her final scenes as Natasha Williams in December after more than two years playing the role. Tash's exit scenes will air on Australian screens in April and a month later in the UK. Reflecting on her character's journey, Novakovic commented: "I actually love the whole transition from 'bratty' to almost 'nice', but never quiet. Tash is still herself no matter how much she has grown. "It's so much fun to play such a free-spirited character. I like that she's matured and thinks a little clearer (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours bosses have announced that actor and musician Sebastian Gregory is currently filming a guest role on the soap. The 22-year-old is playing the part of Ed Lee, a mathematics genius who becomes an unlikely ally for Natasha Williams (Valentina Novakovic) in an upcoming storyline. Ed will appear on screens for four months, and has been tipped to make a big impact on Ramsay Street life as he introduces Tash to "some of his unusual pastimes". Gregory commented: "He is very different but also likeable - I'm really (more)...
- 4/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours has been named 'Best Daytime Soap' in Digital Spy's 2011 reader poll. The Ramsay Street serial, which recently reached its 25th year airing on UK screens, beat Home and Away and Doctors to the title. Neighbours' biggest storylines this year have included Callum (Morgan Baker) discovering that Sonya is his mother, Karl and Susan (Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne) experiencing fresh marital turmoil, Natasha (Valentina Novakovic) trying to discover the truth about her past and the dramatic departure of police detective Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor). The show (more)...
- 12/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours' stressed-out student Summer Hoyland is left horrified next week as school principal Michael Williams collapses shortly after catching her cheating on an exam. Summer struggles under the pressure in the days ahead as she fears that her folio isn't good enough to study journalism at university. Keen to put all of her focus on her final literature exam, Summer resorts to desperate measures as she hatches a plan to cheat. After using her phone to take pictures of key quotes, Summer hides it in the school bathroom. Later, as the test is under way, Summer heads out for a toilet break and refreshes her memory by browsing through the pictures. However, when Michael (Sandy Winton) hears her phone ringing, she's busted and begs for forgiveness. Summer's future looks bleak until Michael's own pressures over Tash (Valentina Novakovic) and (more)...
- 12/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has hinted at the next "shocking" twist ahead in the soap's Natasha and Michael storyline. Episodes airing in the UK this week see Tash left stunned after learning that the cause of her late mother Helena's death was drowning - a fact that her dad hid from her for many years. A young Tash was also in the water at the time of the tragedy and survived after Michael (Sandy Winton) rescued her. In a new interview with TV Week, Novakovic confirmed that there is even more to be revealed about Michael's actions on the fateful day in upcoming episodes. Novakovic explained: "It's something to do with the day her mother died and there's a reason why her dad couldn't save them both. "He couldn't save them both because he was too late getting there - and it's the reasoning (more)...
- 11/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours student Natasha Williams makes a life-changing discovery in next week's episodes as she finally learns the truth about her mother's death. While celebrating her 18th birthday, Natasha's big moment turns sour as she receives a copy of her mum's death certificate, which shows that she didn't have an illness after all - she actually drowned all those years ago. Upset that her father Michael (Sandy Winton) has been lying to her for so long, Tash storms straight home and confronts him and Emilia (Freya Stafford), who are now on better terms. Speaking to Digital Spy, Valentina Novakovic - who plays Tash - explained: "She is devastated. She can't (more)...
- 11/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has revealed that she would like to see a new romance storyline unfold for her character Natasha Williams next year. Tash's love life has always been rocky during her time on Ramsay Street as Andrew Robinson (Jordan Smith) cheated on her with Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas), while older guy Ivan DeMarco embroiled her in a raunchy photograph scandal. Speaking to Digital Spy, Novakovic confessed that she would now like Tash to have an easier time with men. Asked what she hopes 2012 will bring for Tash, the actress replied: "It would be nice for Tash to meet a boy, she hasn't had a lot of luck in that department so far - and definitely more outrageous behaviour, it's great fun to play." Tash's current storyline explores the (more)...
- 11/23/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours bosses have confirmed rumours that Erinsborough High principal Michael Williams is leaving the soap. The school headteacher, played by Sandy Winton, will bow out on screen in 2012 after nearly two years in Ramsay Street. Michael's daughter Natasha (Valentina Novakovic) will remain in Erinsborough despite her father's exit. Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower commented: "The Michael Williams character will be leaving Ramsay Street as part of a significant story coming up in April. Sandy's contribution to the show has been (more)...
- 11/7/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours student Summer Hoyland is in for a shock when headteacher Michael Williams collapses after catching her cheating on an exam, reports have revealed. Summer resorts to desperate measures in an upcoming storyline by using specially-prepared study notes on her mobile phone to help her as she takes an important test. She hopes that her scheme will help her to get into journalism school. Michael (Sandy Winton) soon catches Summer in the act, but a twist sees the stressed-out teacher pass out in the heat of the moment as he confronts her. The incident comes after Michael's daughter Tash (Valentina Novakovic) has finally discovered the true story behind the mysterious death of her mother, leaving Michael in turmoil. Jordy Lucas, who plays Summer, told TV (more)...
- 11/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours newcomer Freya Stafford has revealed that her character Emilia will have a secretive nature. Emilia is the long-lost aunt of established character Natasha Williams (Valentina Novakovic), and she is about to be introduced on Australian screens as part of a storyline which sees Tash attempt to find out more about her late mother. As Natasha's father Michael (Sandy Winton) has been trying to stop her from finding out the truth about her mum, the schoolgirl hopes that Emilia could give her the answers she is looking for. However, Stafford told TV Week that Emilia also has reasons to keep the truth from Tash. "Emilia knew Michael at the time when Tash's mother died, and there's history there that makes it difficult for them to get along," Stafford explained. "If (more)...
- 9/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has revealed that she is thrilled to be exploring the background of her character Natasha Williams in a new plotline. Last month, Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower announced plans for a "fantastic" story which will see Tash investigate what happened to her late mother, before the truth emerges "in three parts" which will change her life forever. Speaking of Tash's forthcoming storyline for the first time, Novakovic told Digital Spy: "I've known for a couple of months what is coming but before that, I had to make up my own backstory about Tash so I could get a better handle on her, so this is great now. To have the real story is great, and what a story it is!" She continued: "We give away the information in stages. First there is a little bit of the story revealed and you (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
This is the moment that Neighbours' rebellious student Natasha Williams resorts to desperate measures to win sympathy, spraying derogatory graffiti about herself all over Ramsay Street. In the aftermath of her raunchy photo scandal, Tash (Valentina Novakovic) hopes to get dad Michael (Sandy Winton) back on her side and successfully secures his attention and comfort with her latest stunt. However, it doesn't take long for Michael to discover that Tash has set the whole thing up and, at breaking point with his daughter, he considers reporting her to the police. When Jade encourages him not to involve the authorities, (more)...
- 8/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours schoolgirl Natasha Williams will continue her rebellious behaviour when she decides that she wants plastic surgery in a forthcoming storyline, a report has revealed. The troublesome teenager, played by Valentina Novakovic, becomes "obsessed" with improving her appearance as she feels upset and insecure over her father Michael (Sandy Winton) rejecting her in the aftermath of her raunchy photo scandal, according to TV Week. In scenes which air in Australia next week, Natasha will apparently be seen searching the internet for "cheap nose jobs" before stealing Michael's credit card in (more)...
- 7/26/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Last week, it was reported that Freya Stafford had joined the cast of Neighbours as Natasha Williams's long-lost aunt, and show bosses have now released the first picture of the character and official details of what's in store. Confirming the casting, Neighbours chiefs have promised that Natasha's (Valentina Novakovic) reunion with her aunt will "expose a myriad of secrets and lies" that will set tongues wagging on the street later this year. Stafford has signed a six-month guest contract with the soap and her character's first episode will air on Australian screens in September.
Pictured: Freya Stafford as Natasha's long-lost aunt. When details of her casting first emerged (more)...
Pictured: Freya Stafford as Natasha's long-lost aunt. When details of her casting first emerged (more)...
- 7/20/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours schemer Natasha Williams will face more boy trouble in the coming weeks when an attempt to impress show newcomer Ivan backfires badly, reports have revealed. The student, played by Valentina Novakovic, makes a big mistake in a forthcoming storyline when she sends raunchy photos to Ivan in a bid to prove how mature she is, according to the Daily Star Sunday. It is thought that Ivan quickly betrays Natasha by sharing the pictures with his friends, causing a scandal at the school when the news spreads and her classmates find out. "Tash doesn't think of the consequences when she takes a series of very naughty pictures of herself to send to Ivan," a source told the newspaper. "He's more than ten years older than her (more)...
- 6/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Various Neighbours cast members are poised to spend a night in prison. Actors including Jordy Lucas, who plays Summer Hoyland, Valentina Novakovic (Natasha Williams), Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy) and Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson) have agreed to be locked up at Old Melbourne Gaol with 180 others to raise money for charity White Lion's 'Break Out Week'. According to the Herald Sun, stars have to raise $$1,000 (£600) in order to take part in the event, the proceeds of which will go towards rehabilitating young offenders. While promoting the charity, Lucas (more)...
- 5/19/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Neighbours character Natasha Williams will reportedly attempt to reunite Andrew Robinson and Summer Hoyland. The troubled teenager, played by Valentina Novakovic, faked her own pregnancy to keep hold of Andrew (Jordan Smith) after discovering that he had been cheating on her with Summer (Jordy Lucas). Now that her secret is out, Natasha realises that the only way she can put things right is to reunite the pair. However, the Daily Star Sunday reports that getting the couple (more)...
- 4/24/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has revealed that she would like her character Natasha Williams to "grow up" and learn lessons at the end of her fake pregnancy storyline. Natasha is currently deceiving boyfriend Andrew Robinson (Jordan Smith) by falsely claiming that she is expecting his baby. She came up with the plot to manipulate him after discovering that he had been unfaithful by embarking on a secret romance with Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas). In an interview with Digital Spy, Novakovic confirmed that the situation is likely to end badly for Natasha in the coming weeks. Asked whether the experience could change Natasha, the actress replied: "I hope so. You would think she would start to grow up. She'll have to realise she can't keep lying - eventually everyone will turn against her and the one thing Tash can't cope (more)...
- 4/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Valentina Novakovic has said that she does not believe Neighbours alter ego Natasha Williams is intentionally lying in her latest storyline. Speaking to Holy Soap, the actress insisted that there is no scheming behind her desperate attempts to keep Andrew Robinson (Jordan Smith) and Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas) separated. "That's the crazy thing, there isn't an actual plan. She hasn't thought about how long she carries this on or how it ends," she said. "It's one (more)...
- 3/19/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Valentina Novakovic has said that she sometimes wishes her Neighbours alter ego Natasha Williams was a nicer person. Holy Soap reports that the actress, who portrayed Natasha as she lied about her pregnancy in order to get back at boyfriend Andrew Robinson following his affair with Summer Hoyland, has admitted that she enjoyed the freedom of being so nasty, but would be happy for Natasha to turn over a new leaf. She explained: (more)...
- 3/17/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has revealed details of the moment that her character's baby lie is exposed on the soap. The actress's troublesome alter ego Natasha Williams has recently schemed against her cheating boyfriend Andrew Robinson (Jordan Smith) by claiming that she is pregnant with his child. She did so in a desperate attempt to stop him from dumping her in favour of Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas). However, in scenes due to air in Australia next week, Summer will finally discover the truth and share the news with Andrew - as well as Natasha's father Michael. Speaking of the drama in store, Novakovic told TV Week: "Summer knows Tash has gone way too far this time and so she announces it when Andrew and Michael are both there. (more)...
- 3/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Valentina Novakovic has praised the latest twist in her Neighbours love triangle storyline. Scenes which recently aired in Australia and due to be broadcast in the UK next week show the actress's alter ego Natasha Williams tell a massive lie to boyfriend Andrew Robinson (Jordan Smith), declaring that she is pregnant. Natasha's shock announcement comes after she discovers that Andrew has been cheating on her with Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas), leaving her desperate to make them feel guilty for their betrayal. In an interview with Inside Soap, Novakovic commented: "Andrew (more)...
- 3/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has admitted that she is nothing like her character on the show. The actress, who plays conniving teen Natasha Williams, insisted that she enjoys playing a character so different to her own personality. "I get asked that a lot, but I'm not, which makes her a lot of fun to play," she told Inside Soap. "I really hope I'm not as irritating, and don't try to take over as much as she does. I'm not a manipulative teenage girl who's forever wanting everything her way. "She's certainly very, very confident and always surprises (more)...
- 2/12/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Jordan Smith has revealed that he enjoyed filming the Neighbours fire scenes that are due to air this week. The plot sees Smith's character Andrew Robinson and Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas) get caught up in a blaze because of some broken Christmas lights. Smith told Holy Soap of the shoot: "It was great fun because we had a lot of special effects and pyrotechnics and I've never worked in the studio with so many people. It gave me a sense of what it would be like on an action movie. I loved it." The actor also suggested that Andrew should be with Natasha Williams (Valentina Novakovic) rather than Summer because they have more in common. He commented: "Everyone says Summer and (more)...
- 1/31/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours' Valentina Novakovic has said that she finds portraying a bratty character "challenging" but enjoyable. Novakovic, who plays Natasha Williams, told Holy Soap that she is nothing like her Ramsay Street counterpart. She said: "It's quite challenging to play someone so different from me. It's a lot of fun though. She'll go to all these extents to get her way and I'm not like that. "I don't think I'm that much of a pain. At (more)...
- 10/29/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Neighbours actress Valentina Novakovic has said that she enjoyed the 'whodunnit' mystery surrounding the soap's 6,000th episode. The show's milestone episode was marked with an unknown assailant pushing Ramsay Street legend Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) over the mezzanine balcony at the Lassiter's complex, leaving him in a coma. Novakovic told Holy Soap: "We didn't know who it was until a couple of weeks after the 6,000th episode. I don't think even the person who did it knew. "It was a massive thing for us. I really wanted (more)...
- 10/28/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
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