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Lily lands a part in Neighbours

Most British Neighbours fans visiting Australia are happy with a trip to the set and the chance of a fleeting glimpse of Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi – but when Lily Allen heads to Melbourne on her latest tour, she’s in for a whole lot more.

Why? Well, the outspoken pop songstress is actually getting a cameo role in the soap, and although it’s not known whether she’ll play herself or get to play a new character, she’s reportedly set to appear in a scene alongside young actor Matt Werkmeister, who plays Zeke.

Even though this is the 17-year-old’s day job, it seems he’s the one who’s nervous. "I'm freaking out!” he said. “I haven't been this excited for... I don't know how long. I'll be starstruck for sure, but I'll try my hardest to stay professional.”

He added: "I'll definitely want to get Lily's autograph but will probably be too scared to ask her, so I'll be asking someone else to get it for me." Wimp.

Apparently Lil is a huge fan of the soap. "Lily is delighted - she can't wait,” said an insider. “She's been bragging about it to all her mates. She can't quite believe she'll take a turn on Ramsay Street – and meet Toadfish in person.”

“Lily is a natural in front of the camera and a true performer - she'll be fab. Getting to appear in Neighbours really is a dream role for her. She's just gutted that Kylie has long departed the show and that Bouncer is in the great dog kennel in the sky."

Yeah, but she’ll get to meet Toadfish.

by Will Parkhouse, Thursday 28 May 2009

Source: Daily Mirror
Picture: Rex / Wenn

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