Natalie Imbruglia reveals she 'didn't know' her Neighbours character has a son

Natalie Imbruglia has been invited to return to Neighbours by the show’s official Twitter account.

The 46-year-old star – who played Beth Brennan in the Australian soap from 1992 to 1994 – was recently surprised to learn she has an on-screen son called Ned Willis and that he’s been on Ramsay Street for years.

During an interview with BBC Radio Wales on Tuesday, Natalie said: ‘I have a son? What! Oh my god, I didn’t even know that. That is brilliant.’

‘I didn’t even know that’: Natalie Imbruglia was shocked to discover her Neighbours character, Beth Brennan – who she played from 1992 to 1994, has a son on the long-running soap

In response, the UK and Australian Twitter accounts for the long-running soap have invited Natalie to return to the show to meet her on-screen son, played by Ben Hall.

The UK ‘Neighbours’ account wrote: ‘Well, this is awkward. [laughing emoji] It must be time for a visit! @natimbruglia [eyes and heart emojis] (sic)’

Meanwhile the Australian account has also encouraged Natalie to make an unlikely return to the show.

That’s her boy! In response, the UK and Australian Twitter accounts for the long-running soap have invited Natalie to return to the show to meet her on-screen son Ned Willis, played by Ben Hall (pictured)

Time for a reunion? The UK ‘Neighbours’ account wrote: ‘Well, this is awkward. [laughing emoji] It must be time for a visit! @natimbruglia [eyes and heart emojis] (sic)’

‘Looks like Beth is due for a visit in Erinsborough?’: Meanwhile, the Australian Neighbours account also encouraged Natalie to make an unlikely return to the show

Stepping stone: Natalie, who is now based in London, explained that her experience on ‘Neighbours’ helped her to make the move to Britain

The tweet read: ‘Looks like Beth is due for a visit in Erinsborough?’ Ned has been in Erinsborough since 2016, and while Natalie wasn’t aware about her on-screen son, the actress-turned-singer still has ‘really fond memories’ of the soap.

Natalie, who is now based in London, explained that her experience on ‘Neighbours’ helped her to make the move to Britain.

She said: ‘I learnt a lot and it’s the reason I’m here, because the success of that show got me to the UK and made me realise I wanted to live here and be here.’ 

Rise to fame: Natalie played Beth Brennan on Neighbours from 1992 to 1994. Pictured is Natalie with co-star Scott Michaelson (left) who played Brad Willis

TV love: Natalie’s character Beth married Brad, and the fictional couple left Erinsborough for Perth

Motherhood: In addition to a successful music and acting career, Natalie is a doting mother to her son Max, born in 2019, who she welcomed after undergoing IVF via a sperm donor

In addition to a successful music and acting career, Natalie is a doting mother to her son Max, born in 2019, who she welcomed after undergoing IVF via a sperm donor. 

The star recently announced plans to release ‘Firebird’, her first album for six years.

Natalie previously wrote on Instagram: ‘I am beyond excited to share that my new album ‘Firebird’ will be out September 24th and you can pre-order it TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT around the world! (sic)’. 

New album! Meanwhile, her album Firebird will be released online, via CD and even in limited edition vinyl from September 24