List of celebrity guest appearances on Neighbours

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André Rieu's cameo in 2009 was named Neighbours' weirdest storyline by an online poll

Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems together. Neighbours has since become the longest-running series in Australian television and the seventh longest-running serial drama still on the air in the world.[1] In 2005, the show was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame.[2]

The first celebrity to make a guest appearance in the show was former Skyhooks band member Red Symons. He made his on-screen debut ten days after the series began in March 1985. He played the role of Terry Inglis' ex-husband, Gordon. In 1986, record producer Molly Meldrum arrived in Ramsay Street to sign Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue) after hearing her singing backing vocals on a music demo. Greg Fleet's appearance in 1988 saw him run over popular character Daphne Clarke (Elaine Smith) with his car,[3] resulting in her death. 1995 saw Chris Lowe, one half of British music group, The Pet Shop Boys, appear and ask Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy) and Marlene Kratz (Moya O'Sullivan) for directions to a studio. A year later, writer Clive James had a walk on part as a postman.[3] Australian cricketer, Shane Warne made a two episode appearance as himself in 2006. He came to Erinsborough to pick up a cheque for his charity from Harold Bishop (Ian Smith). Australian Idol presenter Andrew G made the first of three appearances by the show's stars in February 2007. Judges Marcia Hines and Ian Dickson followed in November 2007 and March 2009 respectively.

During three episodes set and filmed in London, a number of British stars filmed cameos, including Neil Morrissey, Emma Bunton, Julian Clary and Michael Parkinson. Morrissey was the only one of the group to play a character and not himself. British comedians Matt Lucas and David Walliams appeared as their characters, Lou and Andy and Tim Vine had a small walk on part as a lost tourist. Australian comedians Hamish & Andy made their Neighbours debut as radio hosts, Fred & Big Tommo and Lehmo had a cameo as himself in July 2010. The Charlie's bar set provides a stage for musicians to perform their songs during episodes. September 2008 saw girl band, The Veronicas sing their song, "This Love" on the set and Liverpudlian band, The Wombats sang three of their hits. Other singers and bands to appear at Charlie's, include Kate Ceberano, Ben Lee and former Australian Idol contestant Jacob Butler. AFL player Clint Bizzell began appearing as footballer Adam Clarke in a storyline that ran for just over a week in March 2009.

Dutch violinist André Rieu arrived in Ramsay Street in early April 2009. His cameo was later named Neighbours' "weirdest ever storyline" in an online poll.[4] WWE wrestler Dave Batista signed up to appear in scenes with wrestling fans Callum Jones (Morgan Baker) and Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney), during his promotional tour of Australia in June. In the same month, it was announced that British pop singer, Lily Allen, was to make an appearance and perform her new single "22" on the show.[5] Allen was interviewed by Matthew Werkmeister's character, Zeke Kinski, at the Pirate Net radio station.

Celebrity appearances

2006 saw Shane Warne make an appearance in the show
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Andrew G made an appearance in February 2007
David Walliams and Matt Lucas appeared as their characters, Lou and Andy
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The Veronicas appeared in 2008
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Lily Allen sang during her appearance in 2009
Paula Abdul made a cameo appearance in 2014
Year Celebrity(s) Role Reference
1985 Red Symons Gordon Miller [6]
1986 Grant Kenny Himself [7]
1986 Warwick Capper Himself [8]
1986 Molly Meldrum Himself [9]
1988 Greg Fleet Dave Summers [3]
1989 Abigail Betty Bristow [7]
1990 Derek Nimmo Lord Ledgerwood [10]
1990 Darryl Cotton Himself [11]
1994 Mike Whitney Himself [12]
1994 John Hinde Himself [13]
1995 Chris Lowe Himself [14]
1996 Clive James Postman [14]
1998 Dave Graney Himself [8]
2000 Human Nature Themselves [15]
2001 The Wiggles Themselves [16]
2002 Renton Millar Himself [17]
2002 Steve McCann Himself [17]
2006 Rove McManus Himself [8]
2006 Shane Warne Himself [14]
2006 Brodie Holland Himself [18]
2007 Andrew Günsberg Himself [19]
2007 Emma Bunton Herself [14]
2007 Julian Clary Himself [14]
2007 Michael Parkinson Himself [14]
2007 Jo Whiley Herself [14]
2007 Jonathan Coleman Himself [14]
2007 Neil Morrissey Priest [14]
2007 Sinitta Herself [14]
2007 Matt Lucas Andy Pipkin [19]
2007 David Walliams Lou Todd [19]
2007 Marcia Hines Herself [20]
2007 Magic Dirt Themselves [21]
2008 Little Red Themselves [21]
2008 Hamish & Andy Fred & Big Tommo [22]
2008 The Veronicas Themselves [23]
2008 Bryce Gibbs Himself [24]
2008 Nick Stevens Himself [24]
2008 Shannon Byrnes Himself [25]
2008 Tom Hafey Himself [25]
2008 Tom Lonergan Himself [25]
2009 Ian Dickson Himself [26]
2009 The Wombats Themselves [27]
2009 Clint Bizzell Adam Clarke [28]
2009 André Rieu Himself [29]
2009 Michael Paynter Himself [30]
2009 Dave Batista Himself [31]
2009 Tim Vine Lost tourist [32]
2009 Lily Allen Herself [33]
2009 Jason Coleman Himself [34]
2009 Cassie Davis Herself [35]
2010 Jacob Butler Himself [36]
2010 Guy Grossi Himself [37]
2010 Kate Ceberano Herself [38]
2010 Sophie Koh Herself [39]
2010 Ben Lee Himself [35]
2010 Andrew Gaze Himself [40]
2010 Lehmo Himself [41]
2011 Travis Cloke Himself [42]
2011 Alan Toovey Himself [42]
2011 Tyson Goldsack Himself [42]
2011 Cameron Wood Himself [42]
2012 Amy Pearson Herself [43]
2012 Grace Knight Valerie Edwards [44]
2012 Ian Moss Himself [45]
2012 Andy Clemmensen Harry Vass [46]
2013 Amali Ward Herself [47]
2014 Nicole Livingstone Herself [48]
2014 Paula Abdul Herself [49]
2015 Matt Preston Himself [50]
2015 Gina Liano Mary Smith [51]
2015 Darren Purchese Himself [52]
2015 Candice Alley Cecilia Saint [53]
2016 Katherine Kelly Lang Herself [54]
2016 Scott Timlin Himself [55]

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