Britney Spears was set to star on Aussie soap Home and Away

The cameo NO ONE saw coming: Britney Spears was set to star on Home and Away… but actor who plays icon Alf Stewart was NOT happy about it

From Chris Hemsworth to Isla Fisher, long-running soap Home and Away has featured its fair share of Aussie A-listers. 

But Christie Hayes, who starred as Kirsty Phillips on the series for over a decade, shocked listeners on her radio show on Tuesday when she revealed Britney Spears was set to play a cameo role on the program back in 2001. 

She explained the Baby One More Time hitmaker was booked for the role of a ‘beautiful girl’.

Britney Spears (pictured) was set to guest star on Home and Away in 2001

But Christie, 35, said the decision to have Britney on the soap ruffled some feathers with one very iconic cast member – Ray Meagher.

‘Our producer Russel called a cast meeting and said, “Britney Spears wants to be on Home and Away, does anyone object?’, everyone said “yes,”‘ she said with a laugh.

Meagher, who has portrayed Alf Stewart on the series since 1988, expressed concern as he thought her cameo ‘would ruin the illusion of the show.’ 

Christie however, was upbeat about the popstar appearing on the show and excited about appearing in a scene with her.

Christie Hayes, who appeared on the series for a decade, made the revelation on her radio show on Tuesday. She is pictured in her role as Kirsty Phillips on Home and Away

Christie, 35, said the decision to have Britney on the soap ruffled some feathers with one very iconic cast member – Ray Meagher (pictured here as Alf Stewart on the series)

Unfortunately the Princess of Pop pulled out after the September 11, 2001 attacks over heightened security and travel concerns.

Britney has made international headlines over the past year as she fought to end the conservatorship her father Jamie had over her.

It finally ended in November after 13 years, after a judge ruled it was ‘no longer required.’

Unfortunately the Princess of Pop pulled out after the September 11, 2001 attacks over heightened security and travel concerns 

Prior to this her father Jamie had control over her finances and personal decisions.

She is reportedly set to discuss her life, career and family in an upcoming tell-all after inking a book deal said to be worth millions, according to Page Six.

Insiders have told Us Weekly the superstar ‘will hold nothing back’ in her upcoming book.

Britney has made international headlines over the past year as she fought to end the conservatorship her father Jamie (pictured) had over her

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