He wished that viewers got to see more of Chris's thoughts and feelings and less of how his situation affected the people around him. Chris tells his parents about his relationship and they assure him that they would have accepted it. Neighbours stars and real-life couple Chris Milligan and Jenna Rosenow have announced their engagement. It's set to be an incredibly emotional week in Neighbours, as Roxy Willis (Zima Anderson) and Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan) say goodbye to Ramsay Street. [13], Previous same-sex storylines in the show had led to criticism from conservative groups. [1] Australian LGBT website SameSame said the story had attracted attention from some media commentators, who called it "an obvious ratings grab and an attempt to out-gay rival soap, Home and Away". [11], Mason has said that there have been a few hints about Chris's sexuality along the way and in August 2010, Chris finally revealed that he is gay to his girlfriend, Summer. When he returns, however, it is clear he hasn't told them the whole truth about why he needed to leave Erinsborough. Summer becomes annoyed when Chris forgives Andrew so easily and then allows himself to be influenced by him into skipping school. "[48], Sarah Ellis writing for Inside Soap said "I'd love to see Chris with a boyfriend he's the nicest guy in Erinsborough! He was told during the audition that the character would be gay. Chris and Aidan begin dating. You know what I mean? [25] Mason said, "That's when the gravity of the situation hits Chris, and he's left in shock. As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book. "[48] He added "It's nice to see the father/son dynamic play out. [18] Aidan provides a source of kindness and support for Chris. [20] Chris is initially anxious and on edge, until he realises Aidan is having fun and he relaxes. Roxy dating Nicolette? [26] Mason said Chris still loved Aidan, so it was tough on them both. "It's like anything's possible one minute you could be working and the next you're doing podcasts because we can't go to set! I don't think I was ready for what would've happened if I did get a job. Stars both announce baby news at Met Gala. Neighbours spoilers - Zima Anderson explains Roxy Willis exit OK! Nate realises that they want different things, and they break-up. Chris Milligan will be making a return as Kyle Canning despite only just leaving the soap, as will Zima Anderson as Roxy . After he is discharged from hospital, Nate becomes Chris's carer. Mason originally read for the role of Andrew Robinson, before he was called back to audition for Chris three days later. Neighbours' Chris Milligan and Jenna Rosenow are engaged - Digital Spy [42] David Knox of Citysearch Melbourne said that the inclusion of Chris in the show is "a positive step with its juvenile audience". Warren's son, Blake, befriends Chris and apologises for his father. Why Are Men so Obsessed With Boobs? Kyle and Roxy will be returning just a month after waving goodbye to Ramsay Street. [23] Bower had previously promised that it would not be "sensationalist or token" and the low-key scene earned praise from viewers on social networking sites. Jenna added that her. [35] Chris was also worried that he had developed epilepsy like Andrew did, but doctors informed him that the seizure was a temporary symptom of his brain injury. Neighbours spoilers Kyle Canning to exit as he discovers - Express Queen Charlotte review: A Bridgerton triumph, Michelle Yeoh stars in trailer for new Poirot film, EastEnders announces eating disorder story for Ben, I'm a Celebrity airs trial twist for new campers. It is not yet known if Kyle will listen to Roxy's pleas or if he will continue to bury his head in the sand about his diagnosis. Chris asks Hudson to give their relationship another go and he agrees. Bath [6], Mason has said he was nervous about filming Chris's coming out. Chris keeps Hudson's incarceration a secret from his parents, so he is angered when Sonya Rebecchi (Eve Morey) inadvertently reveals his secret to his mother, Patricia (Katerina Kotsonis). Pop your email address in the box at the top of this article, and et voila! [25] When Chris' parents throw him a birthday party at Lassiters Lake, he decides not to invite Aidan. Hudson tells Chris that he cut off contact as he needed time to prepare himself for prison. ", Speaking of his return as Harold Bishop, Ian Smith said: "Its an absolute pleasure to be back. Kyle (played by Chris Milligan) has been at the centre of some huge storylines during his time on Neighbours and for once, in recent episodes, he has simply been a pillar of support to those whose lives are dramatic as ever. [14] He said, "Lucas wasn't there when the customer was saying these things, so he didn't understand Chris's point of view. Kylie and Jason are returning as Scott and Charlene. Chris plans to visit New York for the scan, but Nate confesses he is banned from the States for overstaying his visa there previously. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So could a death be on the horizon for the beloved character? Stefan was previously married to fellow Neighbours star Gayle Blakeney, who portrayed his on-screen wife Christine. The rumours start to affect Chris and he comes out to his class. A few months later, Amber contacts Chris and Lucy via video call after learning that they have had a daughter. [19] Mason revealed that this leads to some new tension between the characters. I don't think I was ready for what would've happened if I did get a job. [47] Langford added "I do like that Chris isn't a perfect kid. [4] The actor felt that the storyline had been handled in a realistic manner and said that it shows that coming out is a difficult thing to do. Neighbours airs weekdays at 1:45pm and 5:30pm on Channel 5. [46] He said "It's like they're almost saying if you're a nice guy who's not all over your girlfriend you must be gay. Jenna left the soap in 2016, while Chris briefly exited before returning in 2019. [27] Warren threatens to kill Chris unless he stops spending time with Blake. Producers also established a relationship between him and Nate Kinski (Meyne Wyatt), and he fathered a child with his friend Lucy Robinson (Melissa Bell), shortly before his exit which aired on 27 March 2015. We've got it all the goss here! Emmerdale terror as Millie uncovers evidence of killer Meena? Neighbours stars Chris Milligan and Jenna Rosenow reveal engagement 1 talking about this. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! Chris Milligan has played Kyle Canning on Neighbours since 2011, and in 2013 Jenna Rosenow joined the cast of the hit soap as Amber Turner. Im into my third year with Neighbours now. [6] Mason also spoke to a friend about his coming out experience to gain information about how long it took him to come out and how people reacted. And LA, hes coming with me, hell be finishing up this year too., Cork cocktail bar named as one of the top 10 in Europe, Gwen Stefani reportedly pregnant with baby number four, Rugby player James Lowe welcomes first child with wife Arnica, Woman prepares second meal for husband after he refuses to eat dinner. [43] Of Chris, SX News said "One could simply dismiss the gay character as simply just another plot line, but there's no denying its significance, especially with a show as enduring and mainstream as Neighbours. Heres how it works. She first appeared in 2008 and featured in a total of 327 episodes, before choosing to leave the show behind in 2011. During a podcast appearance, the actor recalled their first meeting, saying: "My best mate Jordan Smith who used to work on the show, he played Andrew Robinson, he walked into the green room one day and said 'The new girl is here, you're in trouble. He's really put it out there now, but Chris doesn't go for it. It's like, if you really want it you can just stick with it. Are Jenna Rosenow and Chris Milligan still together? Colette Mann (Sheila Canning) - I know she has left. Chris and Lucy introduce her to Annie, and Chris asks Amber to say hello to Nate for him. Facebook fan page for the actor Chris Milligan who plays Kyle Canning in "Neighbours" who. Andrew pressures Chris into allowing Sophie to sit on Summer's lap. And from the most recent Neighbours era we will see Olympia Valance return as Paige Smith, Jodi Gordon is back Elly Conway, Zoe Cramond as Amy Williams, Kate Kendall as Lauren Turner and Olivia Junkeer as Yashvi Rebecchi. [6] Mason said that she does not realise that "what she sees as a game is someone else's life". In January 2021 the couple confirmed their engagement, after romantic Chris popped the question on a beach in Malibu, California. When Georgia finds out, she starts avoiding Chris, but they later make up. In a heartbreaking confession, Kyle tells Toadie he wants to keep the diagnosis from his family until he knows more about the diagnosis. Chris Milligan (Kyle Canning) 2. Chris Milligan's Tweets. Ian Smith better known to soap fans as the legendary Harold Bishop has also been confirmed to be making a comeback, but now more names have been added to the list of Neighbours alumni set to return to Ramsay Street and it is better than we could have hoped! It's a game, and you've just got to play it and bide your time. Shooting Star posted: "So good to see Hendrix and Kyle bond so quickly. Neighbours star Chris Milligan has confirmed plans to move back to Los Angeles after previously living in the US city. Chris was central to a coward punch storyline in 2014, which was a topical issue in Australia at the time. [25] Mason said that Chris is fine with his friends knowing about his relationship, but it is different story when it comes to his parents. You can also stream on My5. "[31] Chris ends their potential relationship after discovering that Hudson has been taking steroids to help him train. Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams, dies aged 64, Pamela Anderson felt 'violated' by sex tape TV series, X Factor contestant Katie Waissel plans to sue Simon Cowell, Twitter post fuels debate over what 45-year-olds looked like in the '90s, Alan Carr set to replace David Walliams on Britain's Got Talent, Coronation Street and Love Actually actor Wyllie Longmore has died after cancer battle. Neighbours reveals full list of CONFIRMED cast returning | What to Watch From the 90s we will see Daniel MacPherson back as Joel Samuels, Benjamin McNair as Mal Kennedy, Melissa Bell as Lucy Robinson and Lesley Baker as Toadie's mum, Angie Rebecchi. "[34] Mason thought that Chris might be able to forgive Josh in the future, but it would be "a long process", and he would have to deal with the fact that his life had changed forever due to the attack first. Its all really good. Neighbours stars Emma Lane and Travis Burns tied the knot back in December 2017, having fell in love during their time on the soap. For his portrayal of Chris, Mason was nominated for the Most Popular New Male Talent accolade at the 2012 Logie Awards. The future Mr & Mrs Canning? Television critics and LGBT websites have given the character and his storyline development a positive reception. Neighbours spoilers: Baby shock for Kyle and Roxy as exit looms [10] The first minor male gay characters to appear were Andrew MacKenzie (John Morris) and Alf Taylor (Frank Bren) in 1994. [2] Bower later revealed that two-thirds of the boys who auditioned for the role of Chris backed out when they discovered the character was gay, which she said was "disappointing, but not surprising. Neighbours character to leave the show (spoilers) Digital Spy I have management, agents, ready to get me there, but I also want to keep an eye on whats going on in Australia.. Kyle Canning - Wikipedia "That was a pretty big punch to take.". The hit Australian soap first landed on screens back in 1985, and has gone on to become a firm favourite among viewers over the years. Unarguably the most famous couple to have come out of Neighbours in Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. I think I'm going to have that attitude when I go back, especially now because of this pandemic. [48] He opined that there is not a hint of romance between the two and wondered why people assumed that if a gay character shares a scene with another guy, they must get together. The character that Bob is playing is older and further down the track with his relationship testing, so it will be a relationship story rather than a gay male romance. Chris is allowed leave from the hospital to attend Georgia and Kyle's wedding. BA1 1UA. Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. Hudson confesses to running down Amber's ex-boyfriend Robbo Slade (Aaron Jakubenko). Kyle and his grandmother, Sheila (Colette Mann), later find Chris collapsed in the garden and Karl tells Chris to stop taking the sleeping pills. When Aidan goes back on his promise to be more open and honest, Chris breaks up with him. [2] Bower has said that she expects this storyline to come under fire, saying "I do believe homophobia is still alive and well, and I have no doubt that we will get complaints about it". Its funny, with my career at this stage, and I know its a little clich, but Im heading to LA. One star sign will be happy with small accomplishments, while another will resolve recent disagreements. If anything, it's a small reflection of the changing attitudes in society". The pair soon hit it off and fell in love, with. She played Amber Turner in 2016, when the pair both left the soap to pursue a career in Hollywood. [29] Mason commented that the storyline has "a serious side" because everyone believes Scotty is straight, especially his girlfriend. "Alongside the current cast we will be celebrating the most memorable characters from across many eras, with a few surprises up our sleeve. It has also been announced that Hollywood actress Margot Robbie will be returning to the finale as Donna Freedman. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [32], In September 2014, Chris was the focus of a coward punch storyline. #Neighbours," Laura shared. Read more Neighbours spoilers on our dedicated homepage Advertisement . Neighbours spoilers: Kyle and Roxy's devastating cancer shock Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45 pm and 6 pm on Channel 5. Neighbours bosses have revealed which familiar faces from the soap's past will be returning to Ramsay Street alongside Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. They added that it was "high time he had a boyfriend". [41] The character's inclusion in Neighbours and his storyline has received a positive reaction from the public, television critics and LGBT websites. He began filming his first scenes in October 2009, and he made his first appearance during the episode . Well, I hope they do. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Chris Milligan (@_chris_milligan) / Twitter [36][37] Chris's exit storyline saw him decide to be a full-time father to his child with Lucy Robinson (Melissa Bell), and move to New York. When he has trouble sleeping, Chris gets a prescription for sleeping pills. Chris Milligan, a well-known Australian actor, was born in Brisbane, Queensland on June 14, 1998. This could have a huge impact on the way his treatment goes as he will undergo chemotherapy to try and get rid of cancer. He has been in a few perilous situations over the years but he has never come close to death, rather being an injured party in dramatic storylines. Milligan chose to leave Neighbours in 2015 and Kyle departed on 8 April 2016. Chris is a devoted family man and has recently announced his engagement to Neighbours co-star Jenna Rosenow. Neighbours heartache as Clive Gibbons makes exit from show? If anyone knows how important it is to seek help about a cancer diagnosis it's Toadie as his wife, Sonya Rebecchi (Eve Morey) discovered she had ovarian cancer when it was too late. [36] On 6 November 2015, Chris and Lucy made a cameo appearance to announce the birth of their daughter. Chris learns that he has agreed to keep Andrew's epilepsy diagnosis a secret and he has also been suspended from the hospital. But when Chris sees how down Lucy is, he changes his mind and they go ahead with the insemination. Chris also has a series of one-night stands and gets two warnings at work from his new boss, Danni Ferguson (Laura McIntosh). [6] Summer initially takes the news well and plays it down, but when fellow student Natasha Williams (Valentina Novakovic) discovers that one of her classmates is gay, she goes out of her way to find out who it is and expose them. 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