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TV Soap|02 Apr 18From the EditorMany of our loved-up soap couples are facing a bumpy ride. In a surprise move, Wyatt and Katie get engaged on The Bold and the Beautiful , much to Bill’s shock. There are also romantic woes with Summer Bay sweethearts Willow and Justin. While over on Ramsay Street, Paige faces an uncertain future with Jack as she plans to leave town. And in Salem, on Days of Our Lives , Jen is set for heartbreak when her relationship is not what it appears. We have all the latest from our favourite soaps and dramas, plus lots of other great reading in this issue to keep you entertained. facebook.com/tvsoapmagazine WEB www.tvsoap.com.au…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Baby talk“Liam promises to be the best father he can.” Steffy receives a reminder from her obstetrician’s office of an upcoming appointment for her first ultrasound. The mum-to-be is excited about the procedure and hopes Liam will join her. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) calls Liam (Scott Clifton) and informs him of her appointment. He sounds indifferent, as he tells his wife he won’t be meeting her but wishes her luck. Steffy disconnects the call, completely disheartened by Liam’s attitude. She can’t help but feel more alone than ever. Later, Liam talks to Hope (Annika Noelle) about Steffy’s ultrasound and she’s shocked to hear he won’t be present for the procedure. Hope urges him to be there to see his child for the first time, because she knows he’ll eventually regret not…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Familiar faces returnLorie Brooks (Jaime Lyn Bauer) HER HISTORY: First appearing in 1973 for a family wedding, a jealous Lorie quickly ignited what was to become a long-running feud with her sister Leslie. Together they did battle over the affections of several men, including Brad Elliot (Tom Hallick) and Lance Prentiss (John McCook). Scheming against her sister at every turn, Lorie eventually won Lance for herself and they married. This was much to the disgust of his bitter mother Vanessa (KT Stevens). Her possessive and incestuous-like obsession with Lance ultimately drove her to frame Lorie for Lance’s shooting, and later for Vanessa’s own “murder”, which was really suicide. During her time in Genoa City, Lorie also discovered she wasn’t Stuart Brooks’s (Robert Colbert) biological daughter but was the love child of Bruce…6 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Lexie is left SHELL-SHOCKEDIn recent weeks, Lexie Carver has endured enough domestic and personal turmoil to last a lifetime, given her husband Abe’s involvement in the mayoral election fraud that’s gripped the city. The knowledge that Abe would resort to criminality to defeat her brother EJ in the election has put the Carver marriage under great strain. This has left Lexie totally unprepared for the sudden arrival of her mother Celeste in Salem.Given Celeste’s (Beverly Todd) longtime and uncannily accurate psychic abilities, Lexie (Renee Jones) is expecting her mother to give her a bleak insight into her marital future. However, she is stunned when Celeste insists the news she brings doesn’t concern Abe (James Reynolds) or their marriage.To Lexie’s horror, Celeste gives her a grave warning about her health and urges her daughter…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18BattlelinesAt a time when she is waging a battle for her life, all Maggie Astoni needs to know is that she has her family by her side – and, more importantly, on her side. Maggie’s fight against cancer has been taking all her energy and focus. The chemotherapy treatments, which are life-saving, have been wearing her down in ways she had never expected. But while Maggie (Kestie Morassi) has been distracted, she has also known that something is not quite right with her husband Ben (Rohan Nichol). They have been married long enough for her to know when he is keeping something from her. So when she learned that Ben has been waging his own health battles in recent times, Maggie has been distressed about what he has been keeping…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18The brewing stormWillow (Sarah Roberts) thinks now that she has declared her love for Justin (James Stewart), all will be work out and they can enjoy their love affair. New River Boy Dean (Patrick O’Connor), however, has other plans in mind. He and Willow were a red-hot item until recently – at least that’s what he likes to believe. Her side of the story is that it was nothing serious. The truth, however, lies somewhere between their accounts. But in upcoming episodes of Home and Away, Dean decides he is enjoying the sport of challenging Justin, who Dean is convinced is not good enough for Willow. Dean think she needs a man much more like himself to be really happy. So he decides he will do anything to break up the new…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18TROUBLE in storeWith Ramsay Street still reeling from the wild path of destruction left by Izzy, it has no time to recover until the next storm blows into town – meet Chloe Brennan.Chloe (April Rose Pengilly) is the sister of the trio of brothers Mark (Scott McGregor), Tyler (Travis Burns) and Aaron (Matt Wilson), but she will prove from the moment she debuts that she’s nothing like her good-natured siblings.Chloe is a woman who likes nothing more than creating trouble and then finding herself in the middle of the storm, revelling in it for all its worth.While Aaron will be thrilled to have his sister in town, it’s Mark who knows the full extent of what Chloe is capable of and how she is a woman who always wants her own way…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Can Karl be trusted?Hurricane Izzy may have whipped in and out of town in a flash, but the path of destruction she cut during her visit has left wounds that have yet to heal. And the worst of them are with Susan. The long-suffering Susan (Jackie Woodburne) is still stunned by just how much Karl (Alan Fletcher) changed from the moment Izzy (Natalie Bassingthwaighte) arrived in town and began playing her dangerous games with the Kennedy’s marriage all over again. What has left Susan even more shaken, however, is how deceitful she feels Karl became through that time, keeping important information from her. Susan knows Karl thought he was doing the best thing and did not want to worry her, but, by doing so, Susan now wonders how much she can trust him…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Who cut the rope?So, who did cut the rope connecting the two boats on that fateful night? And why? The bitter truth, which has become an obsession for a group of people whose lives are now entwined in the most unusual way, is about to reach a shattering culmination, in the final episodes of the SBS drama Safe Harbour. Many fingers of blame have been pointed and many accusations have been made so that it’s now a monumental task to untangle the ties that bind this group of people together in a way they had never imagined. Ever since Ryan (Ewen Leslie) and Ismail (Hazem Shammas) crossed paths just weeks ago, during that taxi ride in Brisbane, all the haunting wounds of five years ago have returned to terrorise them. Details of the…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Fantastic presenceLiarIoan Gruffudd starred as shady doctor/possible rapist Andrew Ellis in the 2017 mini-series opposite Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt.UnRealHe appeared as the charismatic TV executive John Booth in this 2016 hit series, in which he turned on oodles of steamy charm.Amazing GraceIoan brought the historical anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce to life in the 2006 biopic.Fantastic FourHe tied himself – as well as others – in knots as the bendy Mr. Fantastic in the 2004 superhero blockbuster.Horatio HornblowerIn the role that catapulted him to international fame, Ioan played the renowned commander in the TV movies that ran from 1999- 2003.…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Catching up with Dave FrancoDave Franco is good looking. Some would even say great looking.Indeed, the internet is teeming with women saying they would kill to be with him, although he married comedienne Alison Brie in 2017.Franco got his start playing co*cky, annoying characters in movies like Fright Night and 21 Jump Street . He’s also always been in the shadow of brother James Franco. However, with projects like The Little Hours and The LEGO Ninjago Movie , he’s finally come into his own.What was it like growing up in such a creative family?My family inspires me in a lot of ways. Everyone is an artist, in some respect. We definitely feed off each other’s energy. The friends I grew up with would always make fun of us, saying that our Thanksgivings consisted of…9 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Skeleton in the closetWhen a skeleton is uncovered in a backyard, it might turn out to be just the thing Dr. Daniel Harrow (Ioan Gruffudd) needs! The good doctor is desperately trying to buy time, as he reconciles his personal and professional lives – not to mention keeping his own skeleton firmly in its closet! In upcoming episodes of Harrow, Daniel is on red alert, always looking over his shoulder to see when the past will finally close in. There’s new evidence surfacing that, once again, puts his professional integrity and his personal freedom at odds. Why Daniel is tied up in the grim murder in the first place is the question still hanging in the air, as he performs a balancing act. While expertly bringing the truth to light, in the cases…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18soap highlightsMORE THAN AN OVERSIGHTAfter missing the family meeting, in which Brooke and Ridge’s wedding news was announced, Thorne hears the development from Rick and Maya, who speculate that his absence was an oversight. Thorne disagrees, believing Ridge shut him out deliberately. Maya consoles Thorne, knowing he’s disappointed that Brooke is marrying Ridge, but Rick believes Thorne saw it coming and will accept it with time.THE DADDY REVEALEDChelsea’s destructive behaviour, after the revelations of her con-artist past, have led her down a dark path. Now she’s broken off her engagement to Nick, and fled town with her son Connor, Chelsea has left behind another bombshell. In investigating Chelsea’s crimes, Sharon and Phyllis have discovered that Adam, not Nick, is Christian’s biological father. Phyllis ordered Sharon to keep the secret to spare…5 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18HIT the red carpet“Drop more short-duration, high-intensity workouts into your training regime and see your results soar.” We would all love more time in the day – more minutes to enjoy the stuff we often don’t get the chance to do, because of our busy working lives. Spending additional time with family, friends and on our hobbies is no doubt on the to-do list of many people in 2018. Missing out on these things is one of the many reasons fitness plans can fail. However, the time-poor homemaker and busy mum need not lose sleep over how much time they’ll need to get fit and look fab. Often the best training sessions are the short ones – as little as 20 minutes. This provides more than enough extra time to enjoy a meal…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Sad goodbyeshere has been a whole lot of waving goodbye in recent times, with some drama favourites making for the exit door.T Of late, we’ve had Kat’s dramatic death on Home and Away, and Scott is set to bid farewell soon. There’s also been talk that Alf could be leaving the Bay, but we’ll believe that when we see it! Over on Neighbours, we’ve got Paige and Jack soon to take off for a new life, and bad girl Izzy was gone almost as quickly as she returned.We pay tribute to some of the greatest exits we’ve known in Aussie soaps, most of which broke hearts both on and off the screen.Mitch Stevens(All Saints, 2003)Just when Dr. Mitch Stevens (Erik Thomson) and nurse Terri Sullivan (Georgie Parker) could finally be together,…4 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Thorne, shave off your facial hair!I like the new confident Thorne – but what’s with his moustache? Since Thorne returned to LA (looking a bit different) I really like his new-found confidence, humour and sexy swagger, but I would really like him to shave off his moustache! Facial hair doesn’t always look good on a man. I think if he truly wants to step out of Ridge’s “little brother” shadow then a smart, clean-shaven, corporate look would be better. No one does sexy stubble as well as Ridge, so why compete? Do any other The Bold and the Beautiful fans agree? I also really like the “new” Hope. Excellent casting choice Bradley Bell.Sharon Gambrill, Cromer, NSW.WINThe author of the Star letter will win this great pack from STAEDTLER, valued at $100!Welcome back Annie Jones, you…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18The dawn of RiseWhat’s it about? The 10-episode first season tells the story of dedicated high school drama teacher Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) who finds inspiration in unexpected places. This propels him into shedding his own self-doubt to take charge of his school’s lacklustre theatre department. In doing so, he galvanises not only the faculty and its students but the entire surrounding working class town. Mazzuchelli recruits a reluctant football star to appear in the department’s new musical – the controversial Spring Awakening. Who’s in it? Josh Radnor as Lou Mazzuchelli. Auli’i Cravalho as Lilette Suarez. Rosie Perez as Tracey Wolfe, a fellow drama teacher. Damon J. Gillespie as Robbie Thorne, the football player recruited into drama. Shirley Rumierk as Vanessa Suarez. Joe Tippett as Coach Doug Strickland. Ted Sutherland as Simon Saunders.…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Thorne, shave off your facial hair!I like the new confident Thorne – but what’s with his moustache? Since Thorne returned to LA (looking a bit different) I really like his new-found confidence, humour and sexy swagger, but I would really like him to shave off his moustache! Facial hair doesn’t always look good on a man. I think if he truly wants to step out of Ridge’s “little brother” shadow then a smart, clean-shaven, corporate look would be better. No one does sexy stubble as well as Ridge, so why compete? Do any other The Bold and the Beautiful fans agree? I also really like the “new” Hope. Excellent casting choice Bradley Bell. Sharon Gambrill, Cromer, NSW. WIN The author of the Star letter will win this great pack from STAEDTLER, valued at $100! Welcome…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18From the EditorMany of our loved-up soap couples are facing a bumpy ride. In a surprise move, Wyatt and Katie get engaged on The Bold and the Beautiful , much to Bill’s shock. There are also romantic woes with Summer Bay sweethearts Willow and Justin. While over on Ramsay Street, Paige faces an uncertain future with Jack as she plans to leave town. And in Salem, on Days of Our Lives , Jen is set for heartbreak when her relationship is not what it appears. We have all the latest from our favourite soaps and dramas, plus lots of other great reading in this issue to keep you entertained.facebook.com/tvsoapmagazineWEB www.tvsoap.com.au…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Sally’s drastic action“Bill yells out in pain and falls to the ground.”In his office, Bill removes an expensive gun from his safe and sets it down on his desk. Justin enters and, upon seeing the revolver, asks his boss what his plans are for the firearm. Bill reveals that he’s going to take it home for safekeeping.Sally (Courtney Hope) arrives and asks to speak to Bill (Don Diamont). Justin (Aaron D. Spears) objects that she needs to make an appointment and she notes that every meeting she’s scheduled has been cancelled. Bill urges Justin to leave so he can talk with Sally.Once they’re alone, Sally explains that she has found three options where the new building for Spectra Fashions could be erected. She assures Bill that the trio of choices all fit…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Baby talk“Liam promises to be the best father he can.”Steffy receives a reminder from her obstetrician’s office of an upcoming appointment for her first ultrasound. The mum-to-be is excited about the procedure and hopes Liam will join her. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) calls Liam (Scott Clifton) and informs him of her appointment. He sounds indifferent, as he tells his wife he won’t be meeting her but wishes her luck. Steffy disconnects the call, completely disheartened by Liam’s attitude.She can’t help but feel more alone than ever.Later, Liam talks to Hope (Annika Noelle) about Steffy’s ultrasound and she’s shocked to hear he won’t be present for the procedure. Hope urges him to be there to see his child for the first time, because she knows he’ll eventually regret not going. Liam mulls…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Heartbreak ahead?Long-time friends, Jennifer and Eric, have been struggling to forge a romantic relationship for ages. But while their addictions, and Eric’s brief imprisonment, had derailed their chances in the past, more recently it was a series of misunderstandings that had kept them apart.Despite secretly yearning for one another, Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) and Eric (Greg Vaughan) aborted their hopes of being together weeks ago. This was thanks to an overheard conversation, which Anna DiMera (Leann Hunley) misconstrued. Anna had heard Eric confiding in Roman (Josh Taylor) about his complicated feelings for Nicole, who had recently dumped him and fled town. From this, Anna mistakenly concluded that Eric was still in love with Nicole and told Jennifer what she’d heard.Disguising her disappointment, Jennifer quickly moved on with her life, accepting a date…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Lexie is left SHELL-SHOCKEDIn recent weeks, Lexie Carver has endured enough domestic and personal turmoil to last a lifetime, given her husband Abe’s involvement in the mayoral election fraud that’s gripped the city. The knowledge that Abe would resort to criminality to defeat her brother EJ in the election has put the Carver marriage under great strain. This has left Lexie totally unprepared for the sudden arrival of her mother Celeste in Salem. Given Celeste’s (Beverly Todd) longtime and uncannily accurate psychic abilities, Lexie (Renee Jones) is expecting her mother to give her a bleak insight into her marital future. However, she is stunned when Celeste insists the news she brings doesn’t concern Abe (James Reynolds) or their marriage. To Lexie’s horror, Celeste gives her a grave warning about her health and urges…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18BattlelinesAt a time when she is waging a battle for her life, all Maggie Astoni needs to know is that she has her family by her side – and, more importantly, on her side.Maggie’s fight against cancer has been taking all her energy and focus.The chemotherapy treatments, which are life-saving, have been wearing her down in ways she had never expected.But while Maggie (Kestie Morassi) has been distracted, she has also known that something is not quite right with her husband Ben (Rohan Nichol). They have been married long enough for her to know when he is keeping something from her.So when she learned that Ben has been waging his own health battles in recent times, Maggie has been distressed about what he has been keeping from her. Right now,…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18The brewing stormWillow (Sarah Roberts) thinks now that she has declared her love for Justin (James Stewart), all will be work out and they can enjoy their love affair.New River Boy Dean (Patrick O’Connor), however, has other plans in mind. He and Willow were a red-hot item until recently – at least that’s what he likes to believe. Her side of the story is that it was nothing serious. The truth, however, lies somewhere between their accounts.But in upcoming episodes of Home and Away, Dean decides he is enjoying the sport of challenging Justin, who Dean is convinced is not good enough for Willow. Dean think she needs a man much more like himself to be really happy.So he decides he will do anything to break up the new couple and plans…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Something’s GOTTA GIVEPaige and Jack are the beautiful young lovers who are destined to be together. It’s just that certain events in Erinsborough, and their increasingly complicated lives, have kept them apart.Now they are finally together, it should all be so easy – but it’s not. Which is why in upcoming episodes of Neighbours, Paige (Olympia Valance) and Jack (Andrew Morley) will find themselves at a crossroads. They will realise that if they are ever to lead a happy life as a couple, they will need to make a break from the past and start over again.In one corner for Paige is Mark (Scott McGregor), who is still desperately in love with her and cannot move on from the depths of his feelings. For Mark, this is a true love that, no…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Something’s GOTTA GIVEPaige and Jack are the beautiful young lovers who are destined to be together. It’s just that certain events in Erinsborough, and their increasingly complicated lives, have kept them apart. Now they are finally together, it should all be so easy – but it’s not. Which is why in upcoming episodes of Neighbours, Paige (Olympia Valance) and Jack (Andrew Morley) will find themselves at a crossroads. They will realise that if they are ever to lead a happy life as a couple, they will need to make a break from the past and start over again. In one corner for Paige is Mark (Scott McGregor), who is still desperately in love with her and cannot move on from the depths of his feelings. For Mark, this is a true love…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Grant DenyerFood: My favourite food would have to be crumbed lamb cutlets with mash potato and gravy. Yum!Movie: I have two – Anchorman and Talladega Nights. Actually anything staring Will Ferrell.TV show: Family Feud, of course. I’m also into The Crown on Netflix at the moment.Actor: Will Ferrell and Jason Bateman. It’s a tie. I like them both.Book: I’ve got a few. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer I’m reading it right now and find it really interesting.Song: Everlong by Foo FightersSinger/band: David Grohl, Foo Fighters. I also like The Killers and Grinspoon.Fashion: I travel a lot and live out of a suitcase most of the time, so anything you don’t need to iron would be at the top of my list.Beauty/hair product: Good wax/hair gel? I don’t really use…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Crazy boss lady“The family is cooking up some steamy drama of their own.”Yictoria Sandringham is no stranger to scandal, but she never thought one steamy adventure could ruin her entire life!As the CEO of furniture store Sando’s Warehouse, Sando (as she is known by friends) thought she had the respect of her associates, until she got busted with an employee the morning after a raucous party.All of a sudden, Sando (Sacha Horler) finds not only is her personal life in the firing line, but so too is her business, as her enemies begin to hover around.That’s the premise of the ABC’s new comedy series Sando, which blazes into action as Sando attempts to save her business with the help of her dysfunctional family.There’s just one small problem. Sando has been excommunicated from…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Grant DenyerFood: My favourite food would have to be crumbed lamb cutlets with mash potato and gravy. Yum! Movie: I have two – Anchorman and Talladega Nights. Actually anything staring Will Ferrell. TV show: Family Feud, of course. I’m also into The Crown on Netflix at the moment. Actor: Will Ferrell and Jason Bateman. It’s a tie. I like them both. Book: I’ve got a few. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer I’m reading it right now and find it really interesting. Song: Everlong by Foo Fighters Singer/band: David Grohl, Foo Fighters. I also like The Killers and Grinspoon. Fashion: I travel a lot and live out of a suitcase most of the time, so anything you don’t need to iron would be at the top of my…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Crazy boss lady“The family is cooking up some steamy drama of their own.” Yictoria Sandringham is no stranger to scandal, but she never thought one steamy adventure could ruin her entire life! As the CEO of furniture store Sando’s Warehouse, Sando (as she is known by friends) thought she had the respect of her associates, until she got busted with an employee the morning after a raucous party. All of a sudden, Sando (Sacha Horler) finds not only is her personal life in the firing line, but so too is her business, as her enemies begin to hover around. That’s the premise of the ABC’s new comedy series Sando, which blazes into action as Sando attempts to save her business with the help of her dysfunctional family. There’s just one small problem.…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Fathers of many6 Robert de NiroNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 6 Two daughters: Drena and Helen Four sons: Raphael, Julian, Elliot and AaronFrom his first marriage to Diahnne Abbot, Robert has a biological son and adopted daughter. He then had twins with former partner Toukie Smith. He is currently married to Grace Hightower, with whom he has a daughter and a son. His last four children were all carried by a surrogate.8 Mick JaggerNUMBER OF CHILDREN: 8 Four daughters: Karis, Jade, Georgia and Elizabeth Four sons: James, Gabriel, Lucas and DeverauxThe 74-year-old Rolling Stone had his first child in 1970 with girlfriend Marsha Hunt, then his next with wife Bianca Jagger the following year. He has four children from his marriage to Jerry Hall. He fathered a child with model Luciana Gimenez in 1999.…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18HIT the red carpet“Drop more short-duration, high-intensity workouts into your training regime and see your results soar.”We would all love more time in the day – more minutes to enjoy the stuff we often don’t get the chance to do, because of our busy working lives. Spending additional time with family, friends and on our hobbies is no doubt on the to-do list of many people in 2018.Missing out on these things is one of the many reasons fitness plans can fail.However, the time-poor homemaker and busy mum need not lose sleep over how much time they’ll need to get fit and look fab. Often the best training sessions are the short ones – as little as 20 minutes. This provides more than enough extra time to enjoy a meal in your lunch…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Celebrity romantic escapesWhen life in the spotlight gets all too much, there are many places around the globe where the stars flee for peace, quiet and solitude. It just so happens that many of these places are among the most exclusive holiday resorts in the world. For some, that means exotic, fabulous far-flung locations, while others opt for something closer to home. But one thing they all have in common – they all head for the beach!CABOS SAN LUCAS, MEXICOThis beachside community on the Mexican coast has become a favourite playground with power couples such as George Clooney and his wife Amal, as well as Jennifer Aniston and hubby Justin Theroux. Jennifer has been something of a regular, reportedly visiting the beachside town a number of times each year. On one trip,…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Husband in hellOnce a rock solid, happily married couple, Billy and Honey Mitchell’s relationship has been irreparably broken. This happened after Honey made the alarming discovery that Billy cheated on her with Tina on the same night that Tina accidentally ran down their daughter Janet, secrets that Billy initially hid from his wife.Cast out of his marital home, a rattled Billy is now a shadow of his former self, with Honey absolutely defiant that their marriage is over and she doesn’t want him back. However, that resolve is soon tested when Mrs. Mitchell spies Billy with his old friend Mel Owen, who’s been hassling Billy for information about who stole the money from the New Year’s Day heist. Overcome with jealousy to spy her husband chatting intimately with another woman, Honey asks…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18A heart Torn asunderHospital medicos and lovebirds Esther and Finn have been in love and engaged to be married for months. But since Esther’s ex-boyfriend Curtis got out of prison, she’s been struggling with a resurgence of her feelings for him. So far, Esther has remained committed to Finn.Esther must finally confront her situation when Sass, Finn’s sister, challenges the happiness that Esther proclaims she has with her brother. Despite Esther’s fierce denials of being in love with Curtis, Sass won’t believe her and harasses Esther for the truth.Unfortunately, Sass’s attack weighs heavily on Esther, who becomes so stressed she suffers shortness of breath, a telltale sign that her heart condition is deteriorating. Rushed into ED, Esther is told she must undergo the heart surgery she’s been delaying. Naturally, Finn and Curtis are…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18The dawn of RiseWhat’s it about?The 10-episode first season tells the story of dedicated high school drama teacher Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) who finds inspiration in unexpected places. This propels him into shedding his own self-doubt to take charge of his school’s lacklustre theatre department. In doing so, he galvanises not only the faculty and its students but the entire surrounding working class town. Mazzuchelli recruits a reluctant football star to appear in the department’s new musical – the controversial Spring Awakening.Who’s in it?Josh Radnor as Lou Mazzuchelli.Auli’i Cravalho as Lilette Suarez.Rosie Perez as Tracey Wolfe, a fellow drama teacher.Damon J. Gillespie as Robbie Thorne, the football player recruited into drama.Shirley Rumierk as Vanessa Suarez.Joe Tippett as Coach Doug Strickland.Ted Sutherland as Simon Saunders.Rarmian Newton as Maashous Evers.Taylor Richardson as Kaitlin Mazzuchelli.Marley Shelton…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18soap highlightsMORE THAN AN OVERSIGHT After missing the family meeting, in which Brooke and Ridge’s wedding news was announced, Thorne hears the development from Rick and Maya, who speculate that his absence was an oversight. Thorne disagrees, believing Ridge shut him out deliberately. Maya consoles Thorne, knowing he’s disappointed that Brooke is marrying Ridge, but Rick believes Thorne saw it coming and will accept it with time. THE DADDY REVEALED Chelsea’s destructive behaviour, after the revelations of her con-artist past, have led her down a dark path. Now she’s broken off her engagement to Nick, and fled town with her son Connor, Chelsea has left behind another bombshell. In investigating Chelsea’s crimes, Sharon and Phyllis have discovered that Adam, not Nick, is Christian’s biological father. Phyllis ordered Sharon to keep the…5 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18A heart Torn asunderHospital medicos and lovebirds Esther and Finn have been in love and engaged to be married for months. But since Esther’s ex-boyfriend Curtis got out of prison, she’s been struggling with a resurgence of her feelings for him. So far, Esther has remained committed to Finn. Esther must finally confront her situation when Sass, Finn’s sister, challenges the happiness that Esther proclaims she has with her brother. Despite Esther’s fierce denials of being in love with Curtis, Sass won’t believe her and harasses Esther for the truth. Unfortunately, Sass’s attack weighs heavily on Esther, who becomes so stressed she suffers shortness of breath, a telltale sign that her heart condition is deteriorating. Rushed into ED, Esther is told she must undergo the heart surgery she’s been delaying. Naturally, Finn and…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18streamingnew episodes added THE TICK -AMAZON PRIME, Season 1B Following the release of the first half of Season 1 last year, the remaining episodes from the inaugural season are now available. The comic book adaptation is about an invulnerable superhero in a blue tick costume. Combating crime in The City, The Tick tries to unmask notorious super-villain The Terror. Season 1B picks up from the mid-season cliffhanger, in which The Tick’s sidekick Arthur was kidnapped and imprisoned in a dark room, before being left at the mercy of The Terror. new season added JESSICA JONES -NETFLIX, Season 2 Female superhero turned private investigator Jessica Jones is back to fight crime again with Kyrsten Ritter, reprising the role of the titular heroine. Returning alongside Ritter from the first season are Rachael…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18star newsCASTING LIESThe upcoming second season of US drama hit Big Little Lies has secured more of its original cast for the new batch of episodes. Following news that Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon would be reprising their roles, and that Hollywood film icon Meryl Streep had signed on, comes confirmation that Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz and Laura Dern are also returning. Along with the casting announcement, some storyline snippets for season two have been released. In the new season, Woodley’s Jane Chapman will be processing Perry’s death and building a new life for herself, Dern’s Renata Klein will be faced with new challenges in her marriage and Kravitz’s Bonnie Carlson will confront her past. The new season is expected to air in 2019.IS ANOTHER DIMERA RETURNING?Speculation is rife that one…7 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Unsettling flashbacksFor most of her life, Fuzzy has carried a big secret that she has been too upset to admit to many people: she has grown up certain she’s responsible for the death of her mother, Grace. Grace died when Fuzzy (Kyliric Masella) was only a young girl, and Fuzzy’s memories of her mum are vague at best. But what she does remember is pure joy – her mother was a great and wonderful woman. But all those memories have been clouded by Fuzzy’s belief that if she wasn’t born, Grace would still be here today. Fuzzy identifies strongly with her Aboriginal and Australian South Sea Islander heritage, having been brought up by her nan and pop. She’s been raised in a very different world – one devoid of mobile phones,…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Sally’s drastic action“Bill yells out in pain and falls to the ground.” In his office, Bill removes an expensive gun from his safe and sets it down on his desk. Justin enters and, upon seeing the revolver, asks his boss what his plans are for the firearm. Bill reveals that he’s going to take it home for safekeeping. Sally (Courtney Hope) arrives and asks to speak to Bill (Don Diamont). Justin (Aaron D. Spears) objects that she needs to make an appointment and she notes that every meeting she’s scheduled has been cancelled. Bill urges Justin to leave so he can talk with Sally. Once they’re alone, Sally explains that she has found three options where the new building for Spectra Fashions could be erected. She assures Bill that the trio of…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Familiar faces returnLorie Brooks(Jaime Lyn Bauer)HER HISTORY: First appearing in 1973 for a family wedding, a jealous Lorie quickly ignited what was to become a long-running feud with her sister Leslie. Together they did battle over the affections of several men, including Brad Elliot (Tom Hallick) and Lance Prentiss (John McCook). Scheming against her sister at every turn, Lorie eventually won Lance for herself and they married. This was much to the disgust of his bitter mother Vanessa (KT Stevens). Her possessive and incestuous-like obsession with Lance ultimately drove her to frame Lorie for Lance’s shooting, and later for Vanessa’s own “murder”, which was really suicide. During her time in Genoa City, Lorie also discovered she wasn’t Stuart Brooks’s (Robert Colbert) biological daughter but was the love child of Bruce Henderson (Robert…6 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Heartbreak ahead?Long-time friends, Jennifer and Eric, have been struggling to forge a romantic relationship for ages. But while their addictions, and Eric’s brief imprisonment, had derailed their chances in the past, more recently it was a series of misunderstandings that had kept them apart. Despite secretly yearning for one another, Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) and Eric (Greg Vaughan) aborted their hopes of being together weeks ago. This was thanks to an overheard conversation, which Anna DiMera (Leann Hunley) misconstrued. Anna had heard Eric confiding in Roman (Josh Taylor) about his complicated feelings for Nicole, who had recently dumped him and fled town. From this, Anna mistakenly concluded that Eric was still in love with Nicole and told Jennifer what she’d heard. Disguising her disappointment, Jennifer quickly moved on with her life, accepting…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18A flicker or a flame ?The relationship between Coco and Ryder has been anything but smooth sailing since they first laid eyes on each other months ago. Every time it looked like things were about to take off and gain momentum, fate has intervened and brought it all crashing to a halt.But what has been genuine all along is the depth of Ryder’s (Lukas Radovich) feeling for the younger of the Astoni sisters. Ryder has had a crush on Coco (Anna Cocquerel) for a long time, but it has seemed she has been hesitant all along.One week she likes him, the next moment, well – she’s not so sure.Ryder has been patient throughout this time, waiting for their flicker to burst into flames. But in upcoming episodes ofHome and Away , their slow-burning affair looks…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18A flicker or a flame?The relationship between Coco and Ryder has been anything but smooth sailing since they first laid eyes on each other months ago. Every time it looked like things were about to take off and gain momentum, fate has intervened and brought it all crashing to a halt. But what has been genuine all along is the depth of Ryder’s (Lukas Radovich) feeling for the younger of the Astoni sisters. Ryder has had a crush on Coco (Anna Cocquerel) for a long time, but it has seemed she has been hesitant all along. One week she likes him, the next moment, well – she’s not so sure. Ryder has been patient throughout this time, waiting for their flicker to burst into flames. But in upcoming episodes of Home and Away…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Can Karl be trusted ?Hurricane Izzy may have whipped in and out of town in a flash, but the path of destruction she cut during her visit has left wounds that have yet to heal. And the worst of them are with Susan.The long-suffering Susan (Jackie Woodburne) is still stunned by just how much Karl (Alan Fletcher) changed from the moment Izzy (Natalie Bassingthwaighte) arrived in town and began playing her dangerous games with the Kennedy’s marriage all over again.What has left Susan even more shaken, however, is how deceitful she feels Karl became through that time, keeping important information from her. Susan knows Karl thought he was doing the best thing and did not want to worry her, but, by doing so, Susan now wonders how much she can trust him and what…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Who cut the rope?So, who did cut the rope connecting the two boats on that fateful night? And why? The bitter truth, which has become an obsession for a group of people whose lives are now entwined in the most unusual way, is about to reach a shattering culmination, in the final episodes of the SBS drama Safe Harbour.Many fingers of blame have been pointed and many accusations have been made so that it’s now a monumental task to untangle the ties that bind this group of people together in a way they had never imagined.Ever since Ryan (Ewen Leslie) and Ismail (Hazem Shammas) crossed paths just weeks ago, during that taxi ride in Brisbane, all the haunting wounds of five years ago have returned to terrorise them. Details of the fear, the…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18TROUBLE in storeWith Ramsay Street still reeling from the wild path of destruction left by Izzy, it has no time to recover until the next storm blows into town – meet Chloe Brennan. Chloe (April Rose Pengilly) is the sister of the trio of brothers Mark (Scott McGregor), Tyler (Travis Burns) and Aaron (Matt Wilson), but she will prove from the moment she debuts that she’s nothing like her good-natured siblings. Chloe is a woman who likes nothing more than creating trouble and then finding herself in the middle of the storm, revelling in it for all its worth. While Aaron will be thrilled to have his sister in town, it’s Mark who knows the full extent of what Chloe is capable of and how she is a woman who always wants…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18The people in Sando’s worldVictoria “Sando” Sandringham (Sacha Horler)Sando is loud, proud and unapologetic, as she stumbles from one disaster to the next in juggling her personal and professional lives – badly.Don Sandringham (Phil Lloyd)Sando’s ex-husband nurses a tortured artistic soul underneath a bad dye job. He is doing his best to get over his ex-wife’s infidelity – with his own infidelity, with his daughter’s best friend.Susie Long (Krew Boylan)Susie is Sando’s eldest daughter and sworn enemy for life. Susie’s greatest ambition in life is to out do her mother, which reveals just how alike mother and daughter are.Eric Sandringham (Dylan Hesp)The youngest member of the family may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he makes up for it with his devotion to his family and love for falling in love.…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Skeleton in the closetWhen a skeleton is uncovered in a backyard, it might turn out to be just the thing Dr. Daniel Harrow (Ioan Gruffudd) needs! The good doctor is desperately trying to buy time, as he reconciles his personal and professional lives – not to mention keeping his own skeleton firmly in its closet!In upcoming episodes of Harrow, Daniel is on red alert, always looking over his shoulder to see when the past will finally close in. There’s new evidence surfacing that, once again, puts his professional integrity and his personal freedom at odds.Why Daniel is tied up in the grim murder in the first place is the question still hanging in the air, as he performs a balancing act. While expertly bringing the truth to light, in the cases that come…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18The people in Sando’s worldVictoria “Sando” Sandringham (Sacha Horler) Sando is loud, proud and unapologetic, as she stumbles from one disaster to the next in juggling her personal and professional lives – badly. Don Sandringham (Phil Lloyd) Sando’s ex-husband nurses a tortured artistic soul underneath a bad dye job. He is doing his best to get over his ex-wife’s infidelity – with his own infidelity, with his daughter’s best friend. Susie Long (Krew Boylan) Susie is Sando’s eldest daughter and sworn enemy for life. Susie’s greatest ambition in life is to out do her mother, which reveals just how alike mother and daughter are. Eric Sandringham (Dylan Hesp) The youngest member of the family may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he makes up for it with his devotion to his…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Fantastic presenceLiar Ioan Gruffudd starred as shady doctor/possible rapist Andrew Ellis in the 2017 mini-series opposite Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt. UnReal He appeared as the charismatic TV executive John Booth in this 2016 hit series, in which he turned on oodles of steamy charm. Amazing Grace Ioan brought the historical anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce to life in the 2006 biopic. Fantastic Four He tied himself – as well as others – in knots as the bendy Mr. Fantastic in the 2004 superhero blockbuster. Horatio Hornblower In the role that catapulted him to international fame, Ioan played the renowned commander in the TV movies that ran from 1999- 2003.…1 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Catching up with Dave FrancoDave Franco is good looking. Some would even say great looking. Indeed, the internet is teeming with women saying they would kill to be with him, although he married comedienne Alison Brie in 2017. Franco got his start playing co*cky, annoying characters in movies like Fright Night and 21 Jump Street . He’s also always been in the shadow of brother James Franco. However, with projects like The Little Hours and The LEGO Ninjago Movie , he’s finally come into his own. What was it like growing up in such a creative family? My family inspires me in a lot of ways. Everyone is an artist, in some respect. We definitely feed off each other’s energy.…9 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Fathers of many6 Robert de Niro NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 6 Two daughters: Drena and Helen Four sons: Raphael, Julian, Elliot and Aaron From his first marriage to Diahnne Abbot, Robert has a biological son and adopted daughter. He then had twins with former partner Toukie Smith. He is currently married to Grace Hightower, with whom he has a daughter and a son. His last four children were all carried by a surrogate. 8 Mick Jagger NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 8 Four daughters: Karis, Jade, Georgia and Elizabeth Four sons: James, Gabriel, Lucas and Deveraux The 74-year-old Rolling Stone had his first child in 1970 with girlfriend Marsha Hunt, then his next with wife Bianca Jagger the following year. He has four children from his marriage to Jerry Hall. He fathered a child with…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18streamingnew episodes addedTHE TICK -AMAZON PRIME, Season 1BFollowing the release of the first half of Season 1 last year, the remaining episodes from the inaugural season are now available. The comic book adaptation is about an invulnerable superhero in a blue tick costume. Combating crime in The City, The Tick tries to unmask notorious super-villain The Terror. Season 1B picks up from the mid-season cliffhanger, in which The Tick’s sidekick Arthur was kidnapped and imprisoned in a dark room, before being left at the mercy of The Terror.new season addedJESSICA JONES -NETFLIX, Season 2Female superhero turned private investigator Jessica Jones is back to fight crime again with Kyrsten Ritter, reprising the role of the titular heroine. Returning alongside Ritter from the first season are Rachael Taylor as Trish Walker, Carrie-Anne…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Celebrity romantic escapesWhen life in the spotlight gets all too much, there are many places around the globe where the stars flee for peace, quiet and solitude. It just so happens that many of these places are among the most exclusive holiday resorts in the world. For some, that means exotic, fabulous far-flung locations, while others opt for something closer to home. But one thing they all have in common – they all head for the beach! CABOS SAN LUCAS, MEXICO This beachside community on the Mexican coast has become a favourite playground with power couples such as George Clooney and his wife Amal, as well as Jennifer Aniston and hubby Justin Theroux. Jennifer has been something of a regular, reportedly visiting the beachside town a number of times each year. On…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Husband in hellOnce a rock solid, happily married couple, Billy and Honey Mitchell’s relationship has been irreparably broken. This happened after Honey made the alarming discovery that Billy cheated on her with Tina on the same night that Tina accidentally ran down their daughter Janet, secrets that Billy initially hid from his wife. Cast out of his marital home, a rattled Billy is now a shadow of his former self, with Honey absolutely defiant that their marriage is over and she doesn’t want him back. However, that resolve is soon tested when Mrs. Mitchell spies Billy with his old friend Mel Owen, who’s been hassling Billy for information about who stole the money from the New Year’s Day heist. Overcome with jealousy to spy her husband chatting intimately with another woman, Honey…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18at the moviesMARY MAGDALENEMust seeA strong and soulful woman, Mary is drawn to a group of radicals and a promise that the world is changing.STARRING Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix and Chiwetel EjioforRELEASED March 22Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth (Joaquin Phoenix). Mary (Rooney Mara) wants a new way of life denied her by the rigid hierarchies of the day. As the notoriety of the group spreads and more are drawn to follow Jesus’s message, Mary’s spiritual journey places her at the heart of a story, where she must confront the reality of Jesus’s destiny and her own place within it.A WRINKLE…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Unsettling flashbacksFor most of her life, Fuzzy has carried a big secret that she has been too upset to admit to many people: she has grown up certain she’s responsible for the death of her mother, Grace.Grace died when Fuzzy (Kyliric Masella) was only a young girl, and Fuzzy’s memories of her mum are vague at best. But what she does remember is pure joy – her mother was a great and wonderful woman.But all those memories have been clouded by Fuzzy’s belief that if she wasn’t born, Grace would still be here today.Fuzzy identifies strongly with her Aboriginal and Australian South Sea Islander heritage, having been brought up by her nan and pop. She’s been raised in a very different world – one devoid of mobile phones, microwaves and social…3 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18Sad goodbyeshere has been a whole lot of waving goodbye in recent times, with some drama favourites making for the exit door. T Of late, we’ve had Kat’s dramatic death on Home and Away, and Scott is set to bid farewell soon. There’s also been talk that Alf could be leaving the Bay, but we’ll believe that when we see it! Over on Neighbours, we’ve got Paige and Jack soon to take off for a new life, and bad girl Izzy was gone almost as quickly as she returned. We pay tribute to some of the greatest exits we’ve known in Aussie soaps, most of which broke hearts both on and off the screen. Mitch Stevens (All Saints, 2003) Just when Dr. Mitch Stevens (Erik Thomson) and nurse Terri Sullivan (Georgie…4 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18at the moviesMARY MAGDALENE Must see A strong and soulful woman, Mary is drawn to a group of radicals and a promise that the world is changing. STARRING Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix and Chiwetel Ejiofor RELEASED March 22 Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth (Joaquin Phoenix). Mary (Rooney Mara) wants a new way of life denied her by the rigid hierarchies of the day. As the notoriety of the group spreads and more are drawn to follow Jesus’s message, Mary’s spiritual journey places her at the heart of a story, where she must confront the reality of Jesus’s destiny and her…2 min
TV Soap|02 Apr 18star newsCASTING LIES The upcoming second season of US drama hit Big Little Lies has secured more of its original cast for the new batch of episodes. Following news that Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon would be reprising their roles, and that Hollywood film icon Meryl Streep had signed on, comes confirmation that Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz and Laura Dern are also returning. Along with the casting announcement, some storyline snippets for season two have been released. In the new season, Woodley’s Jane Chapman will be processing Perry’s death and building a new life for herself, Dern’s Renata Klein will be faced with new challenges in her marriage and Kravitz’s Bonnie Carlson will confront her past. The new season is expected to air in 2019. IS ANOTHER DIMERA RETURNING?…7 min
