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Tributes are pouring in after the death of a beloved Home and Away cast member.
Buddy, the adorable Boxer who featured as James Stewart's dog on the show from 2016 to 2019, passed away at the weekend.
His owner Shelley announced the heartbreaking news on social media.
'I have lost my Buddy. We did so many fun things together over the years. His time on Home and Away was definitely the highlight for him and me,' she wrote.
'He loved going (on set) more than anything. We had a final trip to the beach planned but he just didn’t make it. He left peacefully at home in his bed while I held him. I have lost a big piece of my heart.'
Tributes are pouring in after a beloved Home and Away cast member recently died. Buddy, the adorable Boxer who featured as James Stewart's dog on the show from 2016 to 2019, passed away at the weekend
The dog made his first appearance on the show with James Stewart's character, Justin Morgan, in June 2016.
He was gradually phased out as the drama series began focusing on Justin's relationship with Leah Patterson, played by James' real-life girlfriend Ada Nicodemou.
Heartbroken Home and Away cast members took to the comment section of Shelley's post to pay tribute to Buddy.
'RIP beautiful Buddy. You were my sidekick in so many scenes... An incredible scene partner,' James Stewart wrote.
'Always knew your lines… always hit your mark... and you could sniff out chicken wherever it was! I love ya mate.'
'Oh I am so sorry to read this. Beautiful Buddy,' Lynne McGranger wrote, while Sophie Dillman added: 'Sending you so much love. The goodness boy ever.'
Meanwhile, heartbroken fans paid tribute to the dog's fine 'acting' skills.
'He was the best thing in Home and Away for many years. By far the best actor. An amazing dog, may he rest in peace and enjoy his time over the rainbow bridge,' one devastated fan wrote.
The dog made his first appearance on the show with James Stewart's character, Justin Morgan, in June 2016
Buddy was gradually phased out as the drama series began focusing on Justin's relationship with Leah Patterson, played by James' real-life girlfriend Ada Nicodemou (pictured)
In August, Buddy made headlines after fans noticed a strange detail about him on the long-running Channel Seven soap opera.
On a Facebook fan page, one viewer was quick to point out the beloved pooch had mysteriously gone missing from Summer Bay.
'What happened to Buddy? Never see him anymore,' one eagle-eyed viewer wrote.
'Poor Buddy, he must be starving, no one ever feeds him, let alone takes him out on daily walks?!' added another.
'He's in the backyard,' replied another person, before one proposed a novel theory about Boxer's extended absence.
'[Buddy] heard Justin singing and playing guitar and ran far away like a dog with fireworks, poor thing,' the comment read, referring to the character's tendency to sing on the show.
Elsewhere, others suggested the long-running drama should go back to showing more of the characters' domestic lives.
He left peacefully at home in his bed while I held him. I have lost a big piece of my heart.”
The actor reflected on Anna Knight's exit from Albert Square.
EastEnders star Molly Rainford has revealed why she left the soap after two and a half years. Appearing on The One Show alongside her fiancé, Tyler West, on Tuesday (9 December), Rainford, who was on hand to talk about the Celebrity Race Across The World final, was asked about her recent exit.
"It was really bittersweet," Rainford, who portrayed Anna Knight, told Alex Jones and Clara Amfo. "I love working with everyone and I've had the most amazing two and a half years there but I just wanted to spread my wings and go get some experience elsewhere, and use what I have learnt at EastEnders. I did share a little tear watching the last ep."
In Anna's farewell episode, which aired on 2 December, fans watched as the character left Walford to go travelling with her long-time love interest, Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier). Shortly after her exit aired on BBC One, Rainford took to Instagram, where she reflected on her EastEnders journey.
Posting a carousel of photos from behind the scenes, Rainford wrote: "Your girl Anna Knight is off to Australia. I can't put into words just how wonderful the last few years at @bbceastenders has been.
"Anna's laughed, cried, worked and lived in the Vic (still surreal), been in a love triangle, been spiked, got pregnant, had tough conversations about Race and her mum came back from the dead. No wonder she needs a break from Walford.
It really is a family, the cast and crew are truly special," the actor continued. "I'm gonna miss working alongside them every day. Especially the lovely Knights, Beales and Peacock/Carters. Couldn't have asked for better people to learn from and laugh with day in and day out. I want to thank everyone so much for all the love and support, it means the absolute world."
Concluding her post, Rainford teased: "Let's be honest, no one goes travelling forever," hinting at a potential return to the soap one day.
While it's unknown if Anna will resurface in Walford in the future, for the time being, Rainford can be seen in season three of Celebrity Race Across The World, which will conclude with the grand finale on 11 December.
Ant and Dee Dee make a scene.
Hollyoaks’ Tony and Diane Hutchinson are decided to have the best Christmas ever, but their children turn the enormous day into a total bad dream! With colossal privileged insights uncovered, will the family be torn separated again?
"With Tony barely maintaining a strategic distance from passing prior this year, Diane is appreciative that he’s still here and needs to make this merry season idealize," prods our insider. "But high schoolers Dee Dee and Insect put a spanner in the works and make express carnage in the Hutchinson household…"
Tony has had a exceptionally troublesome couple of months, having been shot and cleared out for dead on his wedding day – with the guilty party afterward uncovered to be Mercedes. Diane and Gemma subtly know the truth and are working together to destroy Mercedes’ life and brutally getting her dependent to uneasiness pills.
Meanwhile, Tony’s wellbeing took a turn for the more regrettable when he endured a stroke in healing center. He has presently been permitted to return domestic but is as of now subordinate on his cherished ones for most every day errands.
Grateful Diane is pulling out all the stops for the Hutchinsons, but as Christmas kicks off, things are anything but harmonious. Dee Dee secretly hides a gift from everyone else, while troubled Ant continues to act out and cause tension between the family.
Ant is forced to join in with the festivities and help out with the family dinner, but while setting the table, he finds a burner phone. Intrigued by his unexpected discovery, he secretly pockets the mysterious device.
Later, little Eva is excited to open her presents, so takes a peek at one of the gifts under the tree – and Dee Dee is horrified! When this unexpected Christmas present is unwrapped, the family is left reeling by a hidden truth.
As a revelation comes to the surface, Ant responds very badly, storming into the pub and spoiling Jack and Pearl’s romantic moment. But as his anger boils over again, he drops a bombshell of his own that leads to even more questions.
What secrets will be exposed, and what does this mean for the Hutchinson clan going forward?
A big scheduling update for the Aussie soap.
There's huge news for Domestic and Absent fans nowadays, with Channel 5 declaring plans for the cleanser to take off its recognizable daytime space following year. The disclosure comes fair as the show's yearly Christmas break starts, but do not stress: you'll still be able to observe it each weekday.
When Domestic and Absent returns to UK screens in January, it won't be back in its commonplace 1.45pm timeslot on 5. Instep, organize bosses are multiplying down on the soap's unused stream-first technique, where scenes drop to begin with for online viewers.
5 has said that the appear is "moving solely to gushing for daytime seeing" – so fans who need to observe amid the day will have to utilize the station's gushing app and see it on demand.
Evening showings will proceed to discuss on 5Star, with the most current scene at 6.30pm and another chance to observe the past day's version fair some time recently at 6pm.
The shift comes amid changing viewing habits, with Home and Away fans embracing the chance to watch early online.
Back in March this year, 5 started releasing new episodes at 6am every weekday ahead of any TV broadcast.
Since then, the show has seen consistent growth via this platform – viewing hours increased by 17% year-on-year in the first month.
"This momentum continued throughout the year with every month outperforming its counterpart from the previous year," a statement from 5 explained.
Audiences have now become accustomed to accessing the title via streaming - the latest month delivered record-breaking engagement, with viewing hours climbing 23% year-on-year."
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, added: "Home and Away has been a phenomenal success for us on streaming. Viewers have fully embraced the flexibility of on-demand viewing, driving double-digit year-on-year growth and making streaming the preferred way to watch the show.
"Moving daytime episodes exclusively to streaming is a natural next step, reflecting how audiences want to engage with their favourite content."
Home and Away finished for the year last week and will return from its Christmas break on Friday 2 January. The first episode will be available to stream from 6am and the evening double bill will follow on 5Star from 6pm.
Fans don't need to worry about the show's future, as it's well-known that Channel 5 has the soap on a life-of-series deal – which guarantees an ongoing commitment. The network has also said that the new changes cement "the show's place at the heart of 5's streaming strategy after a year of record-breaking engagement".
Home and Away star Matt Evans has opened up about life after leaving the long-running soap.
Speaking to Daily Mail, the 29-year-old revealed he is deep in auditions, enjoying a rare break from the hectic filming schedule and preparing for a major new chapter in his career.
The actor and musician quietly exited the series earlier this year, and says stepping away from the Bay has given him the clarity and space he never had while filming full-time.
'I've been auditioning for lots of different things and trusting that the right project will come along,' Matt explained.
'After four years of being on Home and Away and living that busy schedule life, it's been nice to have a bit of a break and assess my options.'
Matt also confirmed he's entered a new phase in his personal life after finding love on set before his departure.
The actor and musician quietly exited the series earlier this year, and says stepping away from the Bay has given him the clarity and space he never had while filming full-time
I found a beautiful girlfriend [Sophea Pennington] on the show, so that's been really nice,' he said. 'We've started that chapter of having a partner, and it's cool because I can support her while she's still going through the show.'
Although many fans originally discovered Matt through his time on The Voice, he revealed music has temporarily taken a back seat as he leans into acting.
He hasn't abandoned it completely though, and hopes to combine both passions in an upcoming project.
'Music is always there, but I've been focusing more on the acting,' he said.
'It's a dream of mine to play a biopic of a famous musician or do something like a Disney musical. I love the idea of blending the two. Maybe even musical theatre one day. There's potential.'
While Matt wouldn't reveal details of his next move, he hinted something is already brewing.
'There'll be something on the horizon. When there is, I'll let people know. For the time being, I'm working hard.'
He's also taking the rare opportunity to return home to Perth for Christmas, something that hasn't been possible every year due to filming commitments.
Home and Away star Matt Evans (pictured) has opened up about life after leaving the long-running soap
Although many fans originally discovered Matt through his time on The Voice, he revealed music has temporarily taken a back seat as he leans into acting
He said he grew up with big family gatherings, incredible food and a mum who 'loves presents', and this year the entire family will reunite. 'I've been looking forward to it all year,' he admitted.
And while his career direction shifts, Matt has been channelling his energy into a cause that struck a personal chord - the Light the World Giving Machines, which allow shoppers to donate essential items at the tap of a button.
He said one donation option in particular stopped him in his tracks.
'I donated a little teddy today because I was thinking about how much difference it can make. As a kid, everyone has that one toy that means the world to them. For a child who can't afford one, that teddy could become their new best friend.'
Matt said being involved in the charity felt especially meaningful at this stage of his life.
'I've been very lucky to always have family around and gifts at Christmas. I know that's not the case for everyone. So being able to help give that feeling to someone else means a lot.'
"A bit lost for words after tonight."
Crowning liturgy Street's Aidan O'Callaghan has tended to his later appearance on the ITV cleanser, taking after his character's stunning passing. Final night's uncommon scene dug into the Driscoll family's puzzling past, as watchers were presented to Maggie's spouse Alan (O'Callaghan) through a arrangement of flashbacks.
While the inhabitants of Weatherfield celebrated the matriarch's 65th birthday at The Meanderers, watchers learnt of Maggie's troublesome marriage as she battled to keep up control over her family.
The flashbacks uncovered pressure between the life partners, who clashed over how to raise their youthful children, Ben and Finlay. Whereas Maggie showed up to kindly ruin the boys, it afterward got to be clear that she utilized manipulative strategies to pick up their favour.
In the last flashback, Maggie's dim side was uncovered as she and Alan contended around her past undertaking. After heaving insuperable at each other, the mother-of-two pushed her spouse down the stairs, clearing out him for dead.
But unbeknownst to Maggie, the incident was witnessed by her youngest son Finlay, who quickly ran back to his bed.
Finlay currently lives in Florida and has yet to appear on-screen. But could this revelation come back to haunt Maggie in the near future?
Meanwhile, despite only appearing in a handful of scenes, Alan definitely made a mark on the show, adding another dangerous layer to Maggie's personality.
Following his character's death, O'Callaghan took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the role.
"It's just really special that we had this opportunity to come back."
Three Neighbors stars have tended to their up and coming returns to the appear, ahead of its last ever scene this Thursday (11 December). The long-running Aussie cleanser will be inviting back a have of recognizable faces, some time recently watchers offered goodbye to Ramsay Road for the final time.
Among those making a brief comeback this week are on-screen couple Shiv Palekar (Haz Devkar) and Georgie Stone (Mackenzie Hargreaves), who made their exit final autumn.
Haz and Mackenzie cruised off into the Parisian dusk together, taking after a endearing wedding gone to by their companions and family.
Meanwhile, on-screen character Xavier Molyneux will moreover be making an return to Erinsborough, as his character Byron Stone is rejoined with his sister Nicolette.
After a untidy break-up with Sadie Rodwell, the previous couple overseen to clear the discuss, some time recently Byron stuffed his packs to go voyaging this summer (with plans to meet up with Haz and Mackenzie in France).
t's just really special that we had this opportunity to come back," Stone shared. "It's been very special to see the outpouring of love and support for the show now that it's coming to an end again."
Meanwhile, in another video, Molyneux also shared his excitement to be asked back for the finale – though he claimed he "didn't want any lines."
He added: "I just wanted to come and say hi to the cast and crew, and tie it all up in a bow and just be here, I guess."
All three characters will be back in town just in time for the residents of Ramsay Street to make a big decision about their future. But will they choose to relocate to Ramsay Hills or Robinson Towers?
Pia Whitesell certainly enjoys the finer things in life.
And the actress has given her fans another glimpse inside the $57 million mansion she shares with her Hollywood agent husband Patrick in Los Angeles.
The former Home and Away star, 42, posted a photo to Instagram Stories on Monday that showed the fully-stocked bar inside her home.
Manned by her husband, 60, the lavish installation includes rows and rows of high-end liquor bottles piled sky-high.
The underlit bar space was flanked by stools, while the bottles sat on glowing glass shelving.
'Best bar in LA!' Pia boasted in her caption across the image, which showed Patrick making himself a cocktail.
Pia Whitesell (pictured) has given her fans another glimpse inside the $57 million mansion she shares with her Hollywood agent husband Patrick in Los Angeles
'Best bar in LA!' Pia boasted in her caption across the image, which showed Patrick (pictured) making himself a cocktail
Pia recently splashed the cash on fresh updates for the sprawling Mediterranean-style home.
Posting photos and videos to her Instagram, the Aussie star tagged the Clint Nicholas Studio, one of Hollywood's top designers.
Located in upscale Holmby Hills, close to the famed Bel Air neighbourhood, known for its A-list residents, Pia's pad boasts a pool, cinema and four powder rooms.
She showcased several design highlights, including a wood and stone spiral staircase and a beautiful terraced patio.
Pia was also seen posing on an oversized curved couch inside one of the home's eight bedrooms.
The one-time soap star also showed off her huge formal dining room, which featured a unique lighting feature shaped like 'sausage' balloons.
While Pia did not offer details about the renovation, she captioned the post: 'This is the place,' and added a love heart alongside a tag for Clint Nicholas Design Studios.
Pia has frequently shared images of her home, which her husband snapped up back in 2021.
The one-time soap star also showed off a huge formal dining room, which featured a unique lighting feature shaped like 'sausage' balloons
She showcased several design highlights, including a wood and stone spiral staircase and a beautiful terraced patio
Spanning 1765.1578 square metres (19,000 square feet), the impressive estate boasts a grand stone driveway and a maid's quarters.
It also features a dramatic foyer and fireplaces throughout, creating a luxurious yet cosy atmosphere.
There's also a gourmet kitchen, a library and a home theatre, in addition to a smaller guest house on the grounds.
She earlier shared a glimpse at her lavish living quarters in an Instagram Stories post in May, highlighting the soaring arches of her spacious abode.
Also featured was a neon pink artwork on the wall.
There were black couches and beige seats in the living space alongside a grey marble seating area.
Pia's husband is best known as the executive chairman of Endeavor talent agency and is widely considered one of Hollywood's most influential figures, with a client list including Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale.
Patrick and Pia tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 2021.
Soon after, they gave their home a makeover, with extensive renovations taking place while temporarily residing at their oceanfront Malibu property.
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