SO the much heralded visit of soap diva Joan Collins to Hongkong will not come to pass after all.

The mercurial star of Dynasty , who was due here next month, has pulled out of the visit during which she was due to speak at a luncheon being held in aid of a children's charity.

Joan's withdrawal will be a disappointment to Dancescope Asia director Daryl Ries who, despite some pitfalls, has worked hard to put together a schedule to meet the requirements of the British actress.