Inhaltsverzeichnis für No. 305 in Soap World

The lives of our faves on The Bold and the Beautiful are racing along! Now news of Steffy ‘s pregnancy and paternity puzzle are no secret from Liam and Bill and the two men are in turmoil, turning to violence! And as their actions hurt everyone, Liam walks out on Steffy. How will she cope? We’ll certainly be glued to the screen to find out. Meanwhile, on Home and Away, get set for an intense feud as Ash seeks revenge on Robbo ... and on Neighbours, here comes trouble! Izzy is back and nothing will be the same again. Check out our “Five of the Best” feature too, looking back at our much-loved Aussie shows. Plus there’s the latest gossip, our Golden Globes red carpet special,…

Assistant jewellery designer Ivy Forrester may be surrounded by many handsome men in her workplace at Forrester Creations, but she’s never had great success on the romantic front. Giving her all to relationships with Spencer brothers Liam and Wyatt hasn’t worked either, as the obstacles to her happiness have always proved insurmountable. A brief marriage to Liam (Scott Clifton) two years ago was nothing more than a deportation-dodging exercise for Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer), who knew that Liam loved Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). In time, Ivy hoped to make Liam love her instead, but ultimately set him free. She soon thought she’d found love with his brother Wyatt (Darin Brooks), but residual feelings for Liam and the interference from Wyatt’s mother Quinn (Rena Sofer) put paid to that. Not long after,…

NAME: ISABELLE “IZZY” HOYLAND FAMILY: DAUGHTER OF ROSIE, SISTER OF MAX ARRIVED: SEPTEMBER 2003 DEPARTED: MARCH 2007 PLAYED BY: NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE NATALIE ON IZZY: “BEING BAD IS A LOT MORE EXCITING.’’ In all the years she was in Ramsay Street, leaving a path of destruction everywhere she went, Izzy Hoyland was called many things – a firebrand, whirlwind, backstabber, home-wrecker and a lying minx. But the main way (Natalie Bassingthwaighte) always described her was as “a frightened woman who made one big, bad mistake – and then kept making them”. And boy, did she make a lot of mistakes! Now, well over a decade since Izzy was last seen on Neighbours, she’s coming back. And that’s not good news for anyone, especially Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan (Jackie Woodburne), as…

A quarter of a century ago, TV was introduced to the world of Sister Terri Sullivan and her team on Ward 17 on the TV series All Saints. The hospital series would go on to become one of the most beloved Aussie TV dramas of all time, re-establishing the career of Georgie Parker and making new stars of Libby Tanner, Erik Thomson and Jenni Baird. But All Saints is not the only Aussie drama marking an anniversary this year. Aside from 2018 also being Home and Away’s 30th year, it’s the 20th anniversary of other drama favourites such as SeaChange and Stingers, as well as the 10th anniversary of Packed to the Rafters and Underbelly. There’s plenty to celebrate as we step back in time to put five of the…

Thorne has no idea that Ridge is about to trample all over him. Separated from Bill, Brooke’s hopes for some personal peace have been unceremoniously obliterated by the newfound war for her affections that has broken out between Ridge and his recently returned younger brother, Thorne. The sight of them brawling in her living room only adds to her anxiety. Exasperated about them arguing about respect and talent, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) throws Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) out of the house before answering Thorne’s (Ingo Rademacher) query about the truth of her feelings for his brother. Admitting that she doesn’t like to be alone, Brooke also adds that she likes to feel like she belongs to somebody. “That doesn’t have to be Ridge,” Thorne theorises, before sweeping the stunned damsel into…

Despite pledging their hatred for each other and declaring that their sexual interlude while imprisoned in a storage shed was only in the heat of the moment, Scott and Abby haven’t been able to stay away from each other. The illicit lovers have kissed twice more since that moment, unaware that first Faith (Aly Lind) and then Nick (Joshua Morrow) have caught them in the act. Unable to hold his tongue, Nick recently told Sharon (Sharon Case) what he had seen, sparking massive rows between her and Scott (Daniel Hall) as she screamed about him betraying her and playing her for a fool. Sharon almost gets into a catfight with Abby (Melissa Ordway) after labelling her a “slut”, before declaring that Abby could have Scott because she doesn’t want him.…

* Undeterred by BRADY’s (Eric Martsolf) angry response to the news of her marriage to the enigmatic IAN MCALLISTER (Ian Buchanan), MADISON (Sarah Brown) forces him to listen as she admits Ian never loved her and repeatedly cheated on her throughout the marriage. His lover was KATE (Lauren Koslow) and it appears that they are reinvigorating their fling as they connect in a passionate kiss. Emboldened by a job with VICTOR (John Aniston), Ian vows never to let Madison divorce him but Brady wonders if a price for the divorce would persuade Ian, telling Madison she may have to relinquish Mad World Cosmetics to be free of the union. Learning this, Ian blackmails his wife. Either she harshly tells Brady she’s never loved him or Ian will send Brady to…

Black as Death The teenagers’ hunt for the Black Hood serial killer menacing Riverdale unearths the town’s history when Archie and Veronica investigated another Riverdale killer known as the Riverdale Reaper, who murdered a family before being lynched. Further digging reveals a fifth family member who survived and turns out to be the school’s janitor, Joseph Svenson. After confronting Svenson the Black Hood strikes again, sending Betty a bloody reminder to stop the search. Archie and Betty are lured into the killer’s trap where the Hood orders Betty to bury Archie alive. Can a sudden shootout end Riverdale’s misery once and for all? SONS AND FATHERS Christmas usually brings families together, but in the world of the Carrington and Colby clans tensions seem always bound to arise. Stunned by the…

David is pleased to see that at long last his father Pollard is moving on from Val’s death, but just when he thinks peace is at hand strange new behaviour from Pollard worries him. Unearthing his father’s symptoms, David fears Pollard has prostate cancer and urges him to seek medical help. Pollard agrees, on the condition that David has a medical check-up too. Soon after, fate sees Pollard handed a clean bill of health while David faces uncertainty when a lump is found on a testicle. David frets that he’s dying, especially when Dr Bailey confirms he has cancer and needs immediate surgery. Becoming depressed, he hides the news from his loved ones until Leyla catches him trying to photograph his testicles. Doing the job herself, Leyla tries easing his…

Vulnerable since the breakdown of her parents’ marriage, Belle Dingle is desperately searching for a distraction, specifically any kind of affection she can find. After needing medical attention following a minor accident at the factory, Belle thinks she’s found what she needs when Dr Bailey shows some personal interest in her, flattered by her flirtatious behaviour. Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) is soon exaggerating the truth of her lifestyle to an intrigued Bailey (Micah Balfour) and, unaware of her true age, agrees to go on a date. Despite eventually learning that Bailey is married, Belle remains unperturbed in her pursuit of him, eventually kissing him during a visit to his office. Soon after, they find themselves romantically romping in the empty factory until they accidentally spark a fire. Fleeing the scene, they…

WIN THE STAKES BOOK Thanks to Allen & Unwin, 17 lucky Soap World readers will win a copy of novel The Stakes, valued at 29.99 each. That’s a total prize value of $509.83! Rip-offs are a dangerous game, but NYPD robbery detective Miles Keller thinks he’s found a good strategy: rip off rich New York criminals and then retire early, before word’s out about his true identity. New town, new name, no worries. Retirement can’t come soon enough — the NYPD is investigating him for shooting hitman Jack Deen, who was targeting a former police informant and Miles’s ex-lover. Miles is ready to go to ground, but then Nina Stone reappears in his life. A fellow heist professional and the estranged wife of an LA crime boss, Miles last saw…

Love blooms in Salem * Jennifer Horton Deveraux ( MELISSA REEVES) is getting a new love interest on Days Of Our Lives, and she’s set to put pressure on Eric to finally be upfront about his feelings for her. ANDRE KHABBAZI has signed on to play Dr Shah, a medico at University Hospital who’ll soon declare his feelings for Jennifer. Interestingly, the actor previously appeared as Shah in an August 2017 episode of the soap in scenes involving Tripp. Khabbazi is familiar with soaps, having played Alec Moretti on Y&R from 1997-98 and Oscar Ruiz on Sunset Beach from 1997-99. BRYTON’S INTRUSIVE NEWS A new film, The Intruders, created by GREGORI J. MARTIN, the honcho behind online soap sensation The Bay also stars several recognisable soap faces. Current Y&R star…

As if there hasn’t been enough carnage and tears in Summer Bay recently, the community is about to be shaken by a brutal, bloody feud. It’s between Ash (George Mason) and Robbo (Jake Ryan) over the woman they both loved and lost, Kat (Pia Miller). Now she’s gone, both are completely shattered by her loss in a devastating car accident. But Ash’s vast grief has made him frighteningly dangerous as he plays the blame game and seeks to exact his revenge for losing Kat on the person he holds responsible – Robbo. Of course, it’s not just Kat for whom Ash grieves: his baby son was also killed in the smash, caused by Summer Bay newcomer Jasmine (Sam Frost). Ash figures that in losing both Kat and his child, he…

The relationship between the notorious Mark “Chopper” Read and his patient girlfriend Margaret reaches breaking point when, despite his promises, his past catches up with him in a shocking twist of fate. Chopper (Aaron Jeffery) was certain his ultimate nemesis Syd Collins (Todd Lasance) would never tell the truth about what really happened between them that resulted in the dramatic shooting. But very soon, all the rules between them changes. Which means, in the mini-series Underbelly Files: Chopper, all the rules between Chopper and his beloved childhood sweetheart Margaret (Ella Scott Lynch) also change. Margaret had promised to stand by Chopper, as long as he put his life of crime behind him for good. And to keep her, Chopper promised to change his ways. But Syd proves to be a…

Benedict Cumberbatch The actor married his long-term love SOPHIE HUNTER on Valentine’s Day. The pair wed on the romantic Isle of Wight in a 12th century church surrounded by picturesque gardens. The couple hoped to keep the ceremony secret, but road closures reportedly gave the game away. A 40-strong guest list included fellow actors Tom Hiddleston and Benedict’s co-star on Sherlock , Andrew Scott. Sophie was pregnant at the time of the nuptials and she and Benedict now have two sons, Hal and Christopher. Christina Aguilera The singer and her beau MATTHEW RUTLER got engaged on Valentine’s Day while holidaying together in Mexico. They met when he was involved in the production of the film Burlesque , in which Christina played a leading role.…

* The truth about TUCKER (Stephen Nichols) being DEVON’s (Bryton James) biological father finally becomes common knowledge, but a contrite KATHERINE (Jeanne Cooper) won’t apologise for keeping father and son separated for years. Instead, she welcomes Devon’s estranged mother YOLANDA, now known as HARMONY (Debbi Morgan), into her home, ignoring Devon’s displeasure at her presence. * Intrigue characterises the hunt for DIANE’s killer when a mystery host gathers all of the suspects at a warehouse to confront them with incriminating video footage of their possible culpability in the murder. Believing ADAM (Michael Muhney) is responsible, RONAN (Jeff Branson) arrests him. * In hiding, BILLY (Billy Miller) yearns to see VICTORIA (Amelia Heinle) unaware she’s planning to divorce him. He proceeds with donating bone marrow to save DELIA (Sophie Pollonos) even…

Bling backlash Discovering STEFFY’s discarded bracelet in the estate guesthouse, QUINN is motivated to build a new jewellery collection around the piece. But she is shocked by LIAM’s reaction when she shows him the design, later relaying the inspiring story and its fallout to MAYA — who warns her stepmother-in-law to be guarded about the tale, fearing it might cause problems between Liam and his wife. TELLTALE ATTIRE Noticing a man’s clothing item in KATIE’s laundry basket, a suspicious BROOKE browbeats her sister into admitting the item doesn’t belong to a pint-sized Will. Tired of the secrecy, Katie finally admits she’s dating WYATT. Although happy for her sibling, Brooke wonders if Katie is seeing Wyatt for a particular purpose: maybe she wants to stick it to Bill for treating her…

Brooklyn right at home BROOKLYN BECKHAM Parents: Victoria & David Beckham Age: 18 The teen has relocated from Britain to New York, where he is studying photography at the prestigious Parsons School of Design. He and his on-again/off-again girlfriend, actress Chloe Grace Moretz, are currently on and have been posting plenty of mushy declarations on social media. Rocky road ROCCO RITCHIE Parents: Madonna & Guy Ritchie Age: 17 The teen doesn’t always see eye-to-eye with his uber-famous mum, but he is said to be on good terms with her right now – and they were photographed together at her birthday in August last year. After previously dating young model Kim Turnbull, he is now romantically linked to singer Chantelle Lee. Hi, Lily! LILY MO SHEEN Parents: Kate Beckinsale & Michael…

ORIENT EXPRESS TAYLOR LAUTNER CHINESE The Twilight and Abduction star is a martial arts champion, and trains frequently, especially when an on-screen fight scene is imminent. In his relaxation time, however, he balances this out by enjoying many a Chinese takeaway. He says Mexican food is his second favourite, and he also likes pizza. ISLAND GIRL RIHANNA CARIBBEAN Being from Barbados, the pop star loves her traditional cuisine. She has said a Caribbean chicken curry is her go-to dish when she’s having some down time at home with family. But when on tour, she is not opposed to replacing this with ice-cream! She’s also said to like heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella and basil; and fish with salad or vegetables is a dinner-time staple. SPICE IS RIGHT EMMA WATSON MEXICAN Not…

Bill roars that Liam has to think of his child and stay with Steffy. “You’re pregnant” are two words that usually engender ecstasy and excitement in prospective mothers, but for Steffy Forrester those three syllables only dredge up dread. Suddenly, her mind is flooded with flashbacks of the night she had sex with her father-in-law, Bill. Liam’s enthusiastic response to the news only makes her more uncomfortable. Watching Liam (Scott Clifton) tenderly talk to her tummy and saying “it’s ours” leaves a tearful Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) heartsick as she succumbs to a daylight nightmare in which she gives birth to her child and Liam angrily confronts her with the screaming baby – bearing Bill’s (Don Diamont) face! To add to her turmoil, Bill marvels at being a grandfather when…

Usually when someone from the past returns to Ramsay Street, there’s a homecoming party to welcome them back into the Erinsborough community. That is, unless that person is Izzy Hoyland (Natalie Bassingthwaighte). When the firebrand homewrecker makes her return appearance in Neighbours in coming episodes, it can only mean one thing. Trouble. And true to form, Izzy turns it on from the moment she sets foot in Ramsay Street. Within days the community is in the midst of one crisis after another and, just like the worst of the past, Izzy is right at the heart of all of them. There’s an accident, a secret deal, damning accusations, a financial bombshell, dangerous suspicions and a surprise announcement that will change all the rules for many of Ramsay Street’s denizens. The…

Having spent the past few years playing prison warder Matthew Fletcher in Wentworth , Aaron Jeffery returns to TV, but this time on the other side of the bars as notorious criminal Mark “Chopper” Read. He says this new mini-series version of the Chopper tale, which was dramatised in the award-winning 2000 feature film Chopper, starring Eric Bana, updates the story of the infamous crime figure. Tell us about your character as portrayed in this dramatisation. It’s the journey of a man making sense of his demons and also an integration of a part of his personality that, as per this telling, was created as a survival mechanism. And the journey is to try to integrate those characters – Chopper and Mark Read…

BORA BORA ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO The model is a bundle of energy, taking her husband and two children, Anja and Noah, on an invigorating tropical holiday. The family went paddle-boarding together and enjoyed several boat trips. They also took the plunge and swam with manta rays and sharks. Anja and Alessandra left the men behind on another occasion and enjoyed some beach yoga together. Spain is another of the Brazilian model’s favourite summer holiday destinations. SANTORINI MARIAH CAREY The singer took her twins on a holiday to the Greek island recently. The kids were not too young to enjoy the jet-skis and even mum joined in. She then spent some quiet time with them while their chartered boat sailed the neighbouring islands. ST TROPEZ & ST BARTS HEIDI KLUM The model…

Perfection is an ideal that is not really attainable, but Maya Avant Forrester finally feels she’s achieved it. Returning from a trip to South Africa, Maya shares her enlightening experiences with her sister Nicole, who’s in LA for Christmas. Revealing how the journey has made her realise that she’s found the perfect marriage and family with Rick (Jacob Young) and Lizzie, as well as a fulfilling job, Maya (Karla Mosley) says she couldn’t ask for anything more. Once all of the families have gathered together to celebrate Christmas, Maya’s sentiments of perfection are reinforced. Watching her father Julius (Obba Babatunde) singing carols, Maya shares a sweet smile with him, heartfelt in the knowledge that he’s finally reached a sense of peace over the lifestyle she’s leading as an openly transgender…

Until three months ago, Detective Lani Price thought she had a strong and healthy romantic relationship with her colleague, JJ Deveraux, but that all changed in a fateful few seconds. Following JJ’s shooting of Lani’s brother Theo in the line of duty, the Horton and Carver families were torn apart and emotionally pitted against each other amid recriminations and accusations about the events that transpired. Trapped in the middle was an innocent Lani (Sal Stowers) whose loyalties were torn between Theo (Kyler Pettis), who had made a tragic mistake, and JJ (Casey Moss), who was doing his job to the best of his ability. Causing serious dissension was Lani’s devastated father Abe (James Reynolds), who initially blamed JJ for his reckless actions and vowed revenge on him. Slowly JJ became…

JT’S CHOICE After weeks of secrecy surrounding his personal life, JT’s hidden pain has been revealed. His wife MAC has sued him for divorce, wanting to end their marriage. Suddenly, JT’s life has turned upside down, leading to tense discussions between himself and ex-wife VICTORIA, whose obvious concern is for the welfare of their son REED. JT knows he has to choose between leaving for Washington to fight for Mac and their children, or granting her freedom and staying in town to forge a fresh start. Given his recent flirtation with ABBY, perhaps that’s what he’ll see as the better option. HILARY’S HELL In Genoa City, the past usually doesn’t stay buried. That’s something HILARY is about to discover as hers returns to haunt her. It’s highly probable her nasty…

THE BOLD AND THE BEWILDERING I really loved Katie (Heather Tom) and Wyatt (Darin Brooks) as a couple on your recent cover of Soap World magazine. These two are made for each other. Although when his dad and her ex-husband, Bill, finds out, I’m sure there are going to be fireworks. I think they should keep their relationship top secret, before others start meddling in their affairs and this love story could be over. If Katie and Wyatt were to get married, how will Will (Zane Achor), Bill and Katie’s son, be related to Wyatt? They are brothers at the moment, then Wyatt will not only be his brother he’ll also be Will’s stepfather. This show is getting more confusing by the day. Phoebe Simcha, Ormond,…