McNair made two brief returns in 2002 and 2004 and a year later he reprised his role for the show' 20th anniversary. Series Information Malcolm Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Benjamin McNair. [19] news.com.au initially reported that Libby would be written out of scenes for a week. Valentine drew on her own experience of going through a divorce to film the scenes. [19] Valentine was told that she needed to rest for a month and that she could not return to work on Neighbours.
[43] Libby was placed at number ten on the worst characters list. [1] The show was also suffering from low ratings, and the Kennedys were brought in to "bring a fresh burst of energy". Libby becomes a teacher at Erinsborough High. Samantha's main storylines focused on her marriage to Daniel Fitzgerald, her bipolar disorder, which was triggered by a miscarriage prior to her introduction, and a pregnancy. Of the character's temporary recast, they said "A staple of Neighbours since 1994, we've watched Libby Kennedy get married, get widowed, get married again, get divorced and – for one confusing month – turn into a completely different person. [24] When she was asked to choose between Dan and Drew, Valentine chose Dan and she explained "I do honestly think that Dan is more her match. She has low self-esteem due to her father Kim Timmins being absent during her childhood. She was one of 3 children. "[9] Libby and Dan's relationship does not run smoothly and Dan's ex-wife Samantha (Simone Buchanan) causes problems for them. Dan then tells Libby that he loves her and they begin dating. [29] She added "It was the most intimate storyline I've ever done in my life. [33] Valentine's return comes a few months after she filed a complaint against FremantleMedia. Libby finds it hard knowing her best friend is pregnant. Actress History: Kym Valentine (10/1994-06/2004, 11/2007-04/2011, 03/2014-06/2014), Michala Banas (2008; recurring) The family returned in 2007, with Libby and Ben remaining permanently.
[5], On Valentine's return to the Neighbours set in January 2011, she decided to cut her long hair off in favour of a short hairstyle. Libby draws up a five-year plan, which includes her becoming principal. Karl Kennedy Valentine said that Libby wants "to detach from negativity." [19] Of her character being recast, Valentine said "It is like handing over a child to be looked after by somebody else". The actor reprised the role for three episodes from 13 February until 15 February 2018.
Libby was introduced along with her parents and brothers during a period of low ratings for the show. And when Karl asked if she had anything to go home to, we thought how brilliant it would be if she stayed." [2] Discussing her longevity in 2000, Valentine explained that she stayed with Neighbours as it provided her with work, and she felt she was still learning and being challenged by the role. Father [45], To celebrate Neighbours' 25th anniversary Sky, a British satellite broadcasting company profiled 25 characters of which they believed were the most memorable in the series history. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Libby_Kennedy&oldid=949490106, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 6 April 2020, at 19:28. Dan then tells Libby that he loves her and they begin dating. When Taj turns eighteen, he pursues Libby but she ignores him. [43] Virgin Media compiled a list of their sexiest soap couples, Libby and Dan were featured and they stated that they believed the couple were a "match made in soap heaven" and that "nothing can stand in the way of their love apart from Sam". "[34] Libby returned on 11 June 2014.[35]. She clashes with the new school principal, Michael Williams (Sandy Winton), over some of his ideas for the school. [21] She later returned to the set on 15 September 2008. Libby and Dan both go for the job of Head of Senior School, but Libby forgets her notes during her interview. He received a call to play Lucas shortly after he was getting the feel for acting again. [37], For her portrayal of Libby, Valentine has earned various awards nominations. Dan moves in with Libby and Ben, he later proposes and Libby accepts. Libby blames Dan for the loss of their child and she ends their marriage.
", Marriage to Daniel Fitzgerald and surrogacy, "Kym Valentine (Neighbours' Libby Kennedy) Interview", "Kym Valentine (Libby Kennedy, Neighbours)", "Kym Valentines's collapse caused a Neighbours headache", "Neighbours star Kym Valentine in flight drama", "Exclusive 'Neighbours' character teasers", "Neighbours' star: Timeslot 'a challenge", "Fletcher: 'Plot could have been dreadful, "Neighbours' Kym Valentine is happy now, after a time of on and off-set turmoil", "Kym Valentine to take a neighbourly break", "Kym Valentine not yet back in Neighbours 'hood", "Kym Valentine still battling real-life dramas", "Kym Valentine's surprise return to Neighbours for 20-year special", "In Full: Inside Soap Awards 2010 Nominees", "Neighbours' Dan Fitzgerald and Libby Kennedy", "Holy Soap - Neighbours - Cast - Libby Kennedy", "Pictures Neighbours: Who makes a better Libby Kennedy? Darren arrives in Ramsay Street and reveals that he cheated on Libby. Valentine drew on her own experience of going through a divorce to film the scenes. She helps Taj Coppin (Jaime Robbie Reyne) with his assignments and he develops a crush on her. Libby is offered a teaching job in Adelaide and she accepts and moves away.
She reprised the role again in 2016, 2017 and again in 2019. "[1] She is as a communist and her political views frustrate her father. [11] She has spent time at a health retreat, learnt the "art of Zen" and now refuses to judge anyone. In June 2009, it was announced that Tucker had quit the show and Dan departed on 1 December 2009. When Toadie became popular with viewers, Moloney was promoted to the regular cast. Relationship Status Karl tries to set Libby up with Jonathan Swan (Gary Abrahams), a doctor who works at the hospital with him. [2] She recalled: "I'd been in Home and Away, and in a sitcom called My Two Wives, but Neighbours was a much bigger thing. [37] It explains what happened after the couple left Erinsborough in 2004 and followed their new life together. Libby is initially oblivious to Drew's love for her and she begins dating her university lecturer, Mike Healy (Andrew Blackman).
After attending a health retreat, Libby returns to Ramsay Street. Following his decision to move into acting, Paris won the role of Drew after attending his first ever audition. [2] She recalled: "I'd been in Home and Away, and in a sitcom called My Two Wives, but Neighbours was a much bigger thing. Libby realises that Karl and Susan want her to come back home permanently and she is angry when she learns that they have tried to trick her. When she is found, she is taken to the hospital and she gives birth to Ben (Noah Sutherland).
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