Over the past 37 years, Neighbours has catapulted dozens of unknown actors to international stardom – Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie we’re looking at you!
But Ramsay Street has also played host to a fair share of A-listers and though many have had no acting experience, their stints were made easier by simply playing themselves.
From Shane Warne and Matt Preston to Russell Brand and Lily Allen, dozens of iconic celebrities have paid Erinsborough a visit throughout the years.
To celebrate the show’s recent announcement it would be returning to our screens in early 2023, we have complied all the best celeb cameos in the show’s 37 years of production.
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Shane Warne
Guest-starring as himself on Neighbours in two episodes titled Ain’t That A Shane and The Warne Identity back in 2006, Shane Warne visited Ramsay Street to help raise funds for his charity, the Shane Warne Foundation, which assisted seriously ill and underprivileged children.
Ramsay Street residents were even lucky enough to be treated to a demonstration of Shane’s iconic spin bowl.
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Emma Bunton
When Karl and Susan took a trip to London in 2007, they bumped into former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. While Karl didn’t recognise Emma from a bar of soap, Susan couldn’t help but gush and revealed she was a big fan of Baby Spice!
Paula Abdul
American Idol judge Paula Abdul enjoyed a cameo on Neighbours in 2014 when she stayed at Lassiters as a hotel guest. The singer’s arrival made Karl Kennedy’s day when he bumped into her, with the fictional character confessing he had a huge crush on her.
Lily Allen
Paula Abdul isn’t the only singer Karl has fanboyed over! In 2009, British songstress Lily Allen enjoyed a brief Neighbours cameo when she was interviewed on a local radio station. In the episode, Lily bumped into an elated Karl before singing her hit song 22.
Matt Preston
The former MasterChef judge enjoyed a stint on the soap for its 30th anniversary episode in 2015. Matt didn’t have to improvise too much as he played himself as the guest judge for the Erinsborough bake-off.
Brendan Fevola
In 2017, the AFL legend had a short but sweet cameo on Neighbours alongside radio star Fifi Box. Fifi, who played a spa manager, told a client off-screen: “Just wait a few seconds then pop your pants back on.” Shortly after, Brendan emerged for his blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance!
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Russell Brand
The British comedian was on tour in Australia in the Spring of 2020 when he took part in a quick Ramsay Street cameo. In his appearance, Russell attended the Erinsborough Writers Festival and struck up an animated conversation with Toadie.
Courtney Act
In 2020, the RuPaul’s Drag Race fan-favourite paid a visit to Erinsborough for its Mardi Gras celebration. She then returned for an extended stint as the MC at Lassiters’ Pride event a few months later.
Hanson
The iconic ’90s band Hanson paid a visit to Ramsay Street in 2019. The band of brothers, Isaac, Taylor and Zac, were one of the acts booked for the Erinsborough Music Festival, and treated Neighbours regulars to a performance at Harold’s cafe set.
Clive James
In 1996, the late Aussie broadcaster played a mix between himself and a postman during an unexpected appearance. Script writer Helen MacWhirter said of his stint, “Clive’s such a spunk. From what I can recall though, I think I wrote a lot more for his character than what eventually appeared on the screen, so I’d say some of Clive’s best work may have ended up on the cutting room floor.”
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