Jason Donovan feels sad over Neighbours axe and thinks show should be celebrated

OHMYGOSSIP — Jason Donovan is sad over Neighbours’ axing, but thinks the show should be celebrated.
The 53-year-old actor, who starred in the Australian soap from 1986 to 1989 as Scott Robinson, alongside Kylie Minogue, 53 – said people should be grateful for everything the programme has given them.
Jason is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: “It has kept my family employed for a long time, to be honest. My daughter is currently in it, my dad was in it. We should be grateful for what it’s given Australia, given actors, producers, writers and directors.”
The star’s daughter Jemma Donovan is currently starring as Harlow Robinson in the soap.
Channel 5 officially confirmed earlier in February that they were dropping the soap, which first aired in 1985, as production costs were too expensive and they’d rather allow funding to be focused on original UK dramas instead.
A spokesperson for Channel 5 said at the time: “’Neighbours’ will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer.
“It’s been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we’d like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series.
“We’d also of course like to thank the fans for their loyal support of Neighbours across the years.
“We recognise that there will be disappointment about this decision, however, our current focus is on increasing our investment in original UK drama, which has strong appeal for our viewers.”
Since Channel 5’s announcement, ‘Neighbours’ – which has helped launch the careers of many Hollywood stars, such as Margot Robbie – has confirmed the show is to end.
A message on the programme’s official Twitter account read: “We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June.
“Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show.
“To our amazing, loyal fans, we know this is a huge disappointment, as it is to all of us on the team. We thank you for all your messages and support and promise to end the show on an incredible high.
“From here on, we are celebrating Neighbours.”

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