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Kylie Minogue shares epic festive throwback of Neighbours Christmas

Singer played mechanic Charlene Robinson in the Aussie soap from 1986-88

KYLIE Minogue has shared an epic festive throwback picture from her time on Neighbours.

The singer first rose to fame back in the 80s as garage mechanic Charlene Robinson in the Australian soap.

Kylie Minogue has shared an epic throwback pictures of a Neighbours Christmas
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Kylie Minogue has shared an epic throwback pictures of a Neighbours ChristmasCredit: Instagram

And to celebrate the arrival of December, the 48-year-old posted a hilarious snap of the cast decorating a Christmas tree - with classic hair and clothes in abundance.

Captioning the shot, she wrote: "Don't remember doing this. All I know is... It. Is. amazing!!!!

"Thanks to whoever resurrected it."

Kylie was in the Australian soap for two years from 1986 to 1988
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Kylie was in the Australian soap for two years from 1986 to 1988Credit: AFP

The shot features Kylie front and centre in a fetching oversized 80s lilac jumper.

With her corkscrew curls tumbling around her shoulder, she cheekily pulls on the white beard of Harold Bishop actor Ian Smith, who is dressed as Santa Claus.

The star left the soap to focus on her singing career
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The star left the soap to focus on her singing careerCredit: Getty Images

His on-screen wife Madge (Anne Charleston) grins broadly for the camera by his feet, while Kylie's on-screen future husband - and off-screen boyfriend at the time - Jason Donovan, rocks his iconic blonde mullet while wearing a white T-shirt and light blue jeans.

Also sporting an impressive 80s hair do was another of the show's heartthrobs at the time, Craig McLachlan, whose curly mop of hair was almost enough to rival Kylie's.

Scott and Charlene's wedding in 1987 was a stand out moment in the soap
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Scott and Charlene's wedding in 1987 was a stand out moment in the soapCredit: PA:Press Association

Also posing up a storm with the tinsel and baubles was Ramsay Street matriarch, Helen Daniels, as well as Plain Jane Superbrain - played by Annie Jones - and Des Clarke.

Kylie left the soap in 1988 when Charlene decided to move to Brisbane with husband Scott, played by Jason.

The couple moved to Brisbane to allow Kylie and Jason Donovan to pursue their music careers away from the soap
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The couple moved to Brisbane to allow Kylie and Jason Donovan to pursue their music careers away from the soapCredit: BBC

The stars had one of the most epic weddings in the soap's history, with two million Aussie viewers tuning in to watch the ceremony when it aired in July 1987.

While fans of the soap and the singer have long hoped she would return to make a cameo appearance at some point, they were appeased somewhat by her on-screen daughter Madison Robinson arriving earlier this year.

Kylie has had almost 30 years in the music industry now
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Kylie has had almost 30 years in the music industry nowCredit: Getty Images

Actress Sarah Ellen joined the soap in February, and Kylie was quick to wish her on-screen offspring well.

She said: "Congratulations on your first acting job Sarah and welcome to the neighbourhood!”

 

 

 

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