READ MORE: Inside Hollyoaks star Anna Passey's stunning home - sprawling garden to antiques. Jemma Donovan played Harlow Robinson in Neighbours (Image: Publicity Picture) It seems acting runs in Jason's blood though, as his daughter Jemma Donovan, 20, landed a Neighbours role in 2019. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey. Jemma is the half niece of Stephanie McIntosh. Jason Donovan's daughter, Jemma Donovan, has joined Australian soap Neighbours. Toadie has a heart-to-heart with Karl and Susan on Neighbours. Hollyoaks newcomer Rayne Royce finds herself in danger next week. The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Airs Monday 19 July 2021 at 5.30pm on Channel 5. Neighbours stars Jemma Donovan, 21, (right) and Ben Hall, 29, (left) were spotted filming scenes on Friday after it was announced that the soap has been cancelled after 37 years on air. However, Amanda has since revealed that while filming, many people mistook Jemma for her daughter in real life, telling Daily Star: "The amount of times people stopped to ask, 'is that your daughter, Amanda?' Neighbours star Jemma Donovan responds to Harlow Robinson's exit Over: The series announced that production would be ceasing on the long-running soap in June on Thursday, Out of luck: More than 60,000 viewers of the Melbourne-based series signed a petition to keep it on British TV, but to no avail, '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,' they wrote, '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,' they announced. Published: 12:58 BST, 6 March 2022 | Updated: 13:44 BST, 6 March 2022. Network 10 addressed the end of the series in a statement to Australian media on Thursday, admitting it had been a 'difficult decision'. I also will play it by ear, because I'm kind of like that in life, and just see what I want to do that day.". Jemma, whose father Jason is a fellow Neighbours alum having played Scott Robinson from 1986 to 1989, has been a mainstay on the soap since Harlow arrived on Ramsay Street in 2019. [3] Donovan realised she wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry while she was in school. Hollyoaks spoilers: James Nightingale is in trouble with the law! (Jemma Donovan), who has been investigating Glen Donnelly (Richard Huggett). All rights reserved. We've both got kind of quite high foreheads and little round faces! Jemma Donovan Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family Can friends Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) offer Toadie some words of wisdom to ease his mind? Published: Wednesday, 30th March 2022 at 11:42 am, Neighbours star Jemma Donovan on filming obstacles for London storyline, Neighbours star Jemma Donovan chats all things Harlow, Harlow clashes with Paul after mum Prue's death in Neighbours. "Whenever you come home, you get time to think about what's going on in your life. Her father, grandfather, and aunt had all previously starred in the serial. Hollyoaks spoilers follow. "So, for me, as long as I'm doing what I love the rest of my life, it doesn't really matter. he cried when he first heard that she had been cast as Harlow. They also praised 'the Australian fans and audiences for their continued support of the series'. "She's just so cool and so sweet, and I know her dad, obviously, very well. Jason Donovan found fame in Neighbours as Scott Robinson, and 30 years after he left, his real-life teenage daughter Jemma is joining the Australian soap as a long-lost member of her father's on . Bath When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. However, Corey gets away, leaving Harlow driven to find justice. I've grown as a person and I have gotten to make the most amazing memories I will never forget. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. UK viewers saw Harlow leave Ramsay Street last month after a dramatic. #NeighboursSUBSCRIBE for more exclusiv. Neighbours actress Jemma Donovan, who soap fans know and love as Harlow Robinson, has teased details of the show's dramatic finale episodes.. Jemma Donovan has spoken about the "tricky" filming process of her upcoming Neighbours storyline, which is set in London. Jemma will be joining her father as part of the Robinson family dynasty, but the show is keeping her storylines - and how she fits into the family - underwraps. Her character . ', "So, I think there was a bit of pressure, but I really enjoyed proving myself.". I'm so grateful for this opportunity to be able to bring something unique and fun to a new role and I can't wait to be a part of the Hollyoaks family. "I have made friends for life here and I'll be forever grateful for that.". Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. Before we get to the show's ending, Harlow will be escaping to London for a spell, meeting up with her aunt Harriet (Amanda Holden) following her torrid fling with Ned Willis, and a romance might be on the cards. [7] That same year, she also appeared in the spin-off series Neighbours: Erinsborough High. The actress discussed the challenging process of filming out-of-sequence. Now! If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. And to mark the occasion, she discussed how her experience on the Australian soap has changed her life. Jemma is the daughter of former Neighbours star Jason Donovan and the granddaughter of Terence Donovan. I'm a celebrity get me in there! Jemma Donovan joined Neighbours in 2019 after starring in Erinsborough High, Erinsborough High follows the lives of the students in the town, Jemma Donovan revealed she would love to star in a period drama, Jemma's father Jason Donovan starred in Neighbours as Scott Robinson, Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue became two of Neighbours' biggest stars, Jemma Donovan revealed that her father was her 'greatest supporter', Jemma's grandfather Terrence Donovan played Doug Willis in Neighbours, Jemma's aunt Stephanie McIntosh played Sky Mangel in Neighbours, Amanda Holden recently starred in Neighbours as Harlow Robinson's aunt. Read more Neighbours spoilers on our dedicated homepage. [3] Of joining the cast, Donovan commented "I am so happy and very honoured to be a part of a series which has been enjoyed by generations. Its become an institution and Im so grateful for my time on Ramsay Street.. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, 26 March 2019, 17:20 | Updated: 5 January 2021, 16:29. 'We are confident that the cast, crew and writers will bring their distinctive warmth, style and humour to the Neighbours set as they embark on filming the final episodes over the coming months. The couple later married in 2008 and have since had three children, including Jemma. Jemma Donovan has spoken about the "tricky" filming process of her upcoming Neighbours storyline, which is set in London. Ex-fiance explains, Read more: Jason Donovan returns to Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat in London's West End. Kylie and Jason later left the soap, launching their singing careers that shot them to new levels of fame across the world, including the release of duet Especially for You. 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Supermarkets pull THOUSANDS of Cadbury dessert products over food poisoning fears. Co-star Jemma Donovan, the daughter of Neighbours legend Jason, and another actress, Freya Van Dyke, also looked anguished. The show has brought a sunny slice of Australia into the homes of millions of viewers around the world launching the careers of dozens of household names along the way.