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Neighbours used body doubles for some scenes featuring Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan\u2019s characters in the final episode<\/a> of the long-running Australian soap.<\/p>\n The duo, who rose to stardom on the programme, are set to reprise their roles of Charlene and Scott Robinson<\/a> one last time as the show winds down after 37 years on the air.<\/p>\n It was axed after the UK\u2019s Channel 5 ended its broadcasting deal with the soap, which proved to be a devastating blow as an alternative partner could not be found.<\/p>\n A number of the show\u2019s long-absent cast members are making cameo appearances in the final episode, currently due to air in August, with Kylie and Jason among the biggest names.<\/p>\n However, a new report from The Herald Sun<\/a> reveals that the two of them were only available to film for half a day, meaning that body doubles were necessary for scenes in which they aren\u2019t the focus.<\/p> A Channel 10 spokesperson said: \u201cAs with most TV and films there are doubles\/stand-ins used for various reasons.\u201d<\/p>\n Minogue recently appeared on Australian morning television, where she discussed her decision to return to the show after such a long time away and described the \u201cemotional\u201d experience of being back on set.<\/p>\n \u201cFor so long I was like \u2018well maybe, hmm, I don\u2019t know if that makes any sense,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I\u2019m still in touch with Jason [Donovan] and Guy [Pearce] and Jason said \u2018this could be a nice opportunity to buckle the buckle\u2019 as an ex-boyfriend of mine used to say, or to circle the circle and say thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n Pearce is the latest Neighbours alum to announce their return, with the actor breaking out during a stint on the show in the late 1980s, which ultimately led him to Hollywood blockbusters Prometheus and Iron Man 3, among other big projects.<\/p>\n So lovely to be back with the gang! And to get to work with my lovely friend Henrietta Graham too. @NeighboursTV<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/XlXSbXBA4P<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) June 3, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>