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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Soap star reveals he was drugged and raped by two men – and his dad's heartbreaking response when he was told
The star appeared in the Australian soap for five years in the nineties HORRIFYING ORDEAL Soap star reveals he was drugged and raped by two men – and his dad's heartbreaking response when he was told HOME and Away star Mat Stevenson has revealed he was raped as an 18 year old. The actor, 56, played Adam Cameron on the Australian soap between 1989 and 1994, has told how he was attacked by two men in a horrifying ordeal. 2 Home and Away star Mat Stevenson has revealed he was raped as a teenager Credit: Instagram 2 The actor played Adam Cameron in Home and Away Credit: Network 7 Speaking about his ordeal, he told The Sydney Morning Herald how it happened after he attended a meeting to become a real estate agent. However after the event he was given a drink but began feeling dizzy. He added to the newspaper: 'This other bloke [then] came out of nowhere. I was paralysed, I was a strong young kid, I was a good sportsman, but I was paralysed.' He was then raped by the two men and blacked out. Mat revealed he regained consciousness the next day in the same room, but he was alone. 'I was in a fair bit of pain, and I was late for work,' he said. Struggling with what happened, Mat revealed he confided in his dad, adding: 'I told my dad, I said, 'I think I've just been raped', and he ignored it.' And the day after his ordeal, he received a phone call offering him a role in Neighbours. He later went on to become a household name in rival soap Home and Away before quitting after five years playing character Adam. Years later Mat revealed that he'd quit the soap for love after deciding to turn his back on fame in order to marry and have a family. He said in 2019 to the Daily Telegraph: 'After I left Home and Away, I travelled for three years and when I came back I was 27. 'I met a woman that I loved and we wanted a family,' he told The Daily Telegraph. 'And with that comes responsibility so I sought out some secure work and that's the government role I have been working in ever since.' The actor now works for the Australian government as a investigator. He shares two daughters, 24 and 21, with his wife.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Soap star reveals he was drugged and raped by two men – and his dad's heartbreaking response when he was told
The star appeared in the Australian soap for five years in the nineties HORRIFYING ORDEAL Soap star reveals he was drugged and raped by two men – and his dad's heartbreaking response when he was told Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOME and Away star Mat Stevenson has revealed he was raped as an 18 year old. The actor, 56, played Adam Cameron on the Australian soap between 1989 and 1994, has told how he was attacked by two men in a horrifying ordeal. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Home and Away star Mat Stevenson has revealed he was raped as a teenager Credit: Instagram 2 The actor played Adam Cameron in Home and Away Credit: Network 7 Speaking about his ordeal, he told The Sydney Morning Herald how it happened after he attended a meeting to become a real estate agent. However after the event he was given a drink but began feeling dizzy. He added to the newspaper: 'This other bloke [then] came out of nowhere. I was paralysed, I was a strong young kid, I was a good sportsman, but I was paralysed.' He was then raped by the two men and blacked out. Mat revealed he regained consciousness the next day in the same room, but he was alone. 'I was in a fair bit of pain, and I was late for work,' he said. Struggling with what happened, Mat revealed he confided in his dad, adding: 'I told my dad, I said, 'I think I've just been raped', and he ignored it.' And the day after his ordeal, he received a phone call offering him a role in Neighbours. He later went on to become a household name in rival soap Home and Away before quitting after five years playing character Adam. Years later Mat revealed that he'd quit the soap for love after deciding to turn his back on fame in order to marry and have a family. He said in 2019 to the Daily Telegraph: 'After I left Home and Away, I travelled for three years and when I came back I was 27. 'I met a woman that I loved and we wanted a family,' he told The Daily Telegraph. 'And with that comes responsibility so I sought out some secure work and that's the government role I have been working in ever since.' The actor now works for the Australian government as a investigator. He shares two daughters, 24 and 21, with his wife.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Soap legend, 80, has very different career 25 years after being killed off and returning as a ghost
THIS soap legend proved there is life after Home and Away and has gone on to have very different career 25 years after leaving the show. The actress, now 80, was killed off the Australian soap in 2000, but later appeared in the show as a ghost. Advertisement 5 Do you remember this soap legend from Home and Away? Credit: Facebook 5 Now 80, this former actress has a completely different career Credit: Facebook 5 Home and Away fans will remember Judy Nunn who played Ailsa Stewart Credit: Network 7 The soap star in question is Judy Nunn, who played diner owner Ailsa Stewart. Her character was married to the legendary Alf Stewart ( Judy was on the soap from the very first episode in 1988, until she was killed off in 2000. Viewers were left in shock when Ailsa died in the arms of her beloved husband Alf, after having a heart attack. Advertisement Read more on Home & Away However fans of the show were even more shocked when the character returned as a ghost in 2003, when Alf was suffering from a brain tumor. However, after leaving Summer Bay for good she has switched jobs and now has a completely different career. The former actress is now a successful novelist and has written several books . Judy previously revealed on Australian TV that she actually started writing when she was on the Home and Away set. Advertisement Most read in Soaps "It sounds gorgeous, doesn't it?" Judy told The Morning Show, when asked about how she had time to write while shooting the soap. "When, for instance, we're burying somebody or when were marrying somebody…if you're one of the general collectives, you've got to smile and nod a lot and at the funeral you've got to cry a lot but basically you're an extra. Some of Alf Stewart's best moments on Home and Away as legendary Ray Meagher quits Summer Bay soap "Sitting around I found that very boring so that's when I'd write a book." Judy published her first children's book The Riddle of the Trumpalar in 1981. Advertisement Ten years later she moved into adult fiction, and released The Glitter Game. Since then, Judy has published 19 books, all of which have been best sellers. As well as Home and Away, she also starred in Sons and Daughters, Prisoner, and A Country Practice. However she will always be best known for playing Ailsa, and was on our screens for a whopping 1313 episodes. Advertisement 5 Judy's character was married to Alf Stewart Credit: Network 7 5 Judy is now a very successful writer Credit: Amazon
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Soap legend, 80, has very different career 25 years after being killed off and returning as a ghost
THIS soap legend proved there is life after Home and Away and has gone on to have very different career 25 years after leaving the show. The actress, now 80, was killed off the Australian soap in 2000, but later appeared in the show as a ghost. 5 Do you remember this soap legend from Home and Away? Credit: Facebook 5 Now 80, this former actress has a completely different career Credit: Facebook 5 Home and Away fans will remember Judy Nunn who played Ailsa Stewart Credit: Network 7 The soap star in question is Judy Nunn, who played diner owner Ailsa Stewart. Her character was married to the legendary Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher). Judy was on the soap from the very first episode in 1988, until she was killed off in 2000. Viewers were left in shock when Ailsa died in the arms of her beloved husband Alf, after having a heart attack. Read more on Home & Away HOME & LA Home & Away star unrecognisable with new life and career 13 years after quitting However fans of the show were even more shocked when the character returned as a ghost in 2003, when Alf was suffering from a brain tumor. However, after leaving Summer Bay for good she has switched jobs and now has a completely different career. The former actress is now a successful novelist and has written several books. Judy previously revealed on Australian TV that she actually started writing when she was on the Home and Away set. "It sounds gorgeous, doesn't it?" Judy told The Morning Show, when asked about how she had time to write while shooting the soap. "When, for instance, we're burying somebody or when were marrying somebody…if you're one of the general collectives, you've got to smile and nod a lot and at the funeral you've got to cry a lot but basically you're an extra. Some of Alf Stewart's best moments on Home and Away as legendary Ray Meagher quits Summer Bay soap "Sitting around I found that very boring so that's when I'd write a book." Judy published her first children's book The Riddle of the Trumpalar in 1981. Ten years later she moved into adult fiction, and released The Glitter Game. Since then, Judy has published 19 books, all of which have been best sellers. As well as Home and Away, she also starred in Sons and Daughters, Prisoner, and A Country Practice. However she will always be best known for playing Ailsa, and was on our screens for a whopping 1313 episodes. 5 Judy's character was married to Alf Stewart Credit: Network 7
