Australian actor and singer Jason Donovan has given a rare and candid insight into his famous past romance with pop icon Kylie Minogue, calling their bond a connection "on another level".
A Romance Forged on Ramsay Street
The pair first met on the set of the hit Australian soap opera Neighbours in 1986, where they played on-screen sweethearts Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell. Their chemistry quickly translated off-screen, and they began a real-life relationship that would captivate fans for three years until 1989.
Their partnership extended beyond television, culminating in the release of the smash-hit duet "Especially for You" in 1988. The sentimental ballad struck a chord with the British public, soaring to number one on the UK charts and cementing their status as the nation's favourite golden couple.
The Heartbreak and the Headlines
Speaking on Jamie Laing's Good Company podcast, Donovan reflected openly on the intensity of their time together and the pain of their separation. He admitted he loved Minogue and was left "heartbroken" when their relationship ended.
The actor also discussed the immense pressure that came with such a public romance, feeling that their love story was "owned by the world." He found it particularly "tough" to witness Minogue move on with INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, a relationship that itself became global tabloid fodder.
A Legacy of Enduring Affection
Despite the passage of time and the heartache, Donovan's comments are fond, highlighting the profound and unique nature of their early connection. His revelations offer a nostalgic look back at one of entertainment's most talked-about romances, which began on the modest set of a soap opera and exploded into international superstardom.
The interview underscores how their shared experience—from Ramsay Street to chart-topping success—created an indelible link, one that Donovan clearly still holds in high regard decades later.
