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Jason Donovan's daughter makes Neighbours debut as he says he's 'desperate' to return

It's a special moment for Jason Donovan as his daughter Jemma is following in his footsteps by joining the cast of Neighbours.

And he has hinted at a potential comeback on the show for it's 35th anniversary - only if Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce do it too.

It seems to be a family tradition for the Donovans as she will be the third member to join the Australian soap after her grandfather Terence also had a brief stint on it.

Jason, 51, played soap character Scott Robinson between 1986 and 1989 and afterwards found international stardom.

He told The Herald Sun : "I think if an opportunity for a Guy and a Kylie came and we all went on as a team that would create something interesting."

Jason Donovan's daughter has followed his path into acting (Daily Record)

Jemma, who is 19-years-old, will adapt to her new role as Harlow Robinson - a long-lost member of her dad's on-screen family.

Her famous dad is pleased at her new role, admitting it's "an incredible learning curve for any young actor".

Neighbours star, 51, has previously battled drug addiction (PA)

Jemma previously said: "I was so happy and very honoured to be a part of a series which has been enjoyed by generations.

"The timing was also perfect because since my previous role on 'Spotless' in 2015, I stopped going to auditions and acting because I wanted to finish my schooling, so it's great how everything has fallen into place."

Jason added: "It’s become an institution and I’m so grateful for my time on Ramsay Street."

He also admitted he will be on set to support the current cast either way.

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