Andre Rieu Meets the Folk of Erinsborough on Neighbours - Twice!

What happened when the Dutch maestro met the good folk of Erinsborough?

Andre Rieu guest stars on Neighbours.

This will go down as one of those showbiz cameos that Neighbours has become famous for -- for better or worse. Dutch Waltz king Andre Rieu's much-hyped appearance on TEN's soapie is about to hit our screens. So is it a celebration of pop culture or is it just a crass idea?

It's probably both. After all, Neighbours knows when to let down its guard and have a sense of fun, right?

When the world famous violinist was in Australia recently he insisted on putting in an appearance. Neighbours has been a long-running soap in his home country of the Netherlands too.

And so a thinly staged scene in which Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) surprises Rebecca (Jane Hall) with a romantic stunt will see Rieu emerge from a stretch limousine smack bang in the middle of Ramsay Street.

Paul says he met the maestro on an overseas flight and they've "been friends ever since". But just wait until you hear Rieu fumble his way through the dialogue.

No surprises for guessing that Rieu then serenades the couple with a classical melody and before long half of Ramsay Street are dancing, literally, in the middle of the street.

Sources say Rieu was quite a gentleman when he filmed the scene, including mucking in with the catering while donning his trademark tuxedo. He was even said to be incredibly nervous, unusual for one who normally oversees much grander events.

He isn't the first superstar to make an appearance on the show. Last year the boys from Little Britain appeared in a scene. Others have included Emma Bunton, Michael Parkinson, Julian Clary, Sinitta, Clive James, Derek Nimmo, Shane Warne and Pet Shop Boys' Chris Lowe.

 

Neighbours also features a second hush-hush moment with the Waltz King when it airs on Tuesday April 7th.

By David Knox

Posted by Moderator Prudence at April 6, 2009
Categories: Australia, ANDRE RIEU
Tags: Andre Rieu Special Event
 
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  • April 5, 2009 Shirley wrote:
    As Mr Rogers would say, "it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood"!
  • April 5, 2009 Moderator Grayeme wrote:
    For those in Australia, Don't forget it is Tonight and tomorrow night.
    Channel 10...6.30pm.
  • April 6, 2009 Moderator Grayeme wrote:
    Well nothing happened on Neighbours tonight, sorry, I don't think I can sit through another lot of that again tomorrow night. Please, how can I get the last 30 minutes of my life back.
    I will never trash Bold & Beautiful again !!!!......tears....tears....tears...
  • April 6, 2009 BRIGITTE M wrote:
    Jevoudrai savoir s'il yaura un DVD sur le film australien ,parce que je ne capte pas la TV.CONGRATULATIONS and thank you
  • April 7, 2009 Moderator Grayeme wrote:
    OK, the episode has aired.  If you want to watch it, go to the link below.   It is episode 5662, at the moment it has a photo of Andre attached to it. Unfortunately you will have to click on
    "Watch Full Episode" to see it and watch for about 10 minutes to get to it.   The Andre segment goes for a couple of minutes. Enjoy !!!

     http://neighbours.com.au/episodes.htm
    1. April 7, 2009 Shirley wrote:
      I guess you have to live in Australia to see this, all I got was "not available in your country or region". Drat!Boo Hoo! "tears, tears" ahaha.
      1. April 7, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

        Oh no, I thought I had it and saw this dumb commercial and then like Shirley said "unfortunately blah, blah.  More tears and despair.  Now what will make my day!!!   Grayeme I thank you anyway.  Big hugs

        1. April 7, 2009 Moderator Grayeme wrote:
          Damn eh!! I will keep my eye on "You Tube" someone may post the segment there. The preview of it is there, but it only shows a small piece.  Jeanine, the "dumb" commercial was leading up to the "dumb" show.  It really is quite embarrassing !!
           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLVwddrfPkw
        2. April 7, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

          Thanks Grayeme, I did find the preview on UTube.  I just typed in Andre's name and Neighbours. 

  • April 7, 2009 Jill wrote:
    What I want to know is who is going to volunteer to watch Neighbours till we find out what happens to the kid that wasn't driving the car??
    1. April 7, 2009 Moderator Grayeme wrote:
      I nominate you !!!
  • April 7, 2009 Shirley wrote:
    Well, I watched it too, wish I hadn't!
    1. April 7, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

      Why??

      1. April 7, 2009 Shirley wrote:
        Oh Jeanine Ann, I think I'll just leave it at that.
        1. April 7, 2009 Moderator Grayeme wrote:
          I agree Shirley, and I think Andre should stick to his Violin...

          COMMENTS NOW CLOSED ON THIS ARTICLE....!!!
          1. April 7, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

            I think I am getting some kind of message here about either the soap itself or Andre's acting but you know me I get a thrill out of anything he does.  All I saw was the small preview and I was just thrilled to see him.  Hugs to all

  • April 8, 2009 Jill wrote:
    Andre didn't show tonight. I think his part has finished. Oh well, back to the DVDs.
    1. April 8, 2009 Shirley wrote:
      Well at least the TV ratings went up for one night!
      1. April 8, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

        That is right Shirley!  I have watched the Preview many times and I would still like to see the entire 5 minutes : )   That was just a teaser for me.  Hugs

        1. April 8, 2009 Shirley wrote:
          Jeanine Ann, do you suppose that Clyde could arrange for Andre to drive up to your neighborhood & serenade you?
          What would you do?
          1. April 8, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

            Well Shirley after they scrape me off the floor I would have a real good time but I don't think Andre would do it.  That was a very nice thought though.

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