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items: Neighbours star predicts the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special
items: Neighbours finale review: A gut-wrenching farewell as unanswered questions leave us desperate for more
items: Could Neighbours return? Producer discusses soap’s future after cliffhanger ending
items: Neighbours legend Lucinda Cowden talks soap spin-off hopes – and her new project with Toadie star Ryan Moloney
items: Neighbours legends tease that beloved soap would be a "completely new show" should it be revived following finale
items: Neighbours boss was unable to secure legendary character for affair story
items: Neighbours producer teases "optimistic" finale and reflects on soap's legacy after 40 years
items: Neighbours icon will be missing from final ever episodes, boss confirms
items: Iconic Neighbours wedding crowned the soap's greatest ever moment ahead of final episode
items: Neighbours finale week: Tragedy strikes as another 9 old faces return to say goodbye to Ramsay Street
items: Neighbours spoilers reveal finale story as nine old characters return to Ramsay Street
items: Neighbours wraps after 40 years - as boss drops hint of "hopeful" future
items: Neighbours fan-favourite in surprising recast ahead of final ever episodes this year
items: Neighbours' Rebekah Elmaloglou on 40th anniversary "mayhem" and how she wants Terese's story to end
items: Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis says 40th "means nothing now" after cancellation
items: Neighbours boss explains why Amazon cancelled beloved soap after two and a half years
items: Neighbours star reveals whether they think axed soap can be saved again
items: Neighbours spoilers reveal Anne Charleston return - but there's a twist
items: Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause hopes Neighbours has a "dramatic return" despite cancellation
items: Neighbours confirmed to end in December 2025 as soap cancelled after two years of Amazon revival
items: Neighbours star teases Terese and Paul's future and 40th anniversary cast comebacks
items: Neighbours announces returnees ahead of 40th anniversary
items: Neighbours 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead
items: Neighbours' Harold Bishop exiting after Ian Smith, 86, diagnosed with terminal cancer
items: Neighbours spoilers confirm unexpected romantic fling for two classic characters
items: Neighbours' Lucinda Cowden confirms Melanie Pearson axed from soap in "a bitter old pill to swallow"
items: Neighbours' Ryan Moloney on Toadie's emotional exit and why the character had to be axed
items: Neighbours airs Toadie's emotional exit - as fan favourites left in danger
items: Neighbours confirms Toadie Rebecchi return beyond exit scenes
items: Neighbours airs distressing update for Mackenzie - will she die?

Neighbours star predicts the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special
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date: 2026-01-20T16:22:01.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "I just get the feeling that Jason Herbison, our wonderful executive producer, won’t just leave it at that."
encoded: Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou has predicted that the series will make a grand return in the future. The beloved soap was axed by Freevee in February 2025, with the final episode airing in December. It was the show’s second cancellation, after the series was axed by Channel 5 in 2022. Speaking to TV Week, Elmaloglou, who played Terese Willis, said she thinks the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special. "I just get the feeling that Jason Herbison, our wonderful executive producer, won’t just leave it at that," she said. She added: "I’m sure he’ll come up with some fabulous ideas for a spin-off or reunion special. It’s just too much of an iconic show to let go." The soap came to an end back in December with various questions left unanswered, as a threat to the future of fictional Erinsborough in the form of redevelopment plans loomed large. Speaking to RadioTimes.com about the future of the show back in December, Herbison said that, while a return of the old model seems unlikely, he does believe that a revival of some sort is possible. Asked about which characters he’d like to see in a spin-off, he responded: "There is a great opportunity for at least two new shows to emerge from ashes of Neighbours – Ramsay Hills and Robinson Towers!" He added: "We talk about what those alternate stories might look like in the final episodes. Ramsay Hills is brand new suburb – such a show would be quite similar to the Neighbours viewers already know. Robinson Towers is a new hotel and residential development in the heart of Melbourne: high-rise city living." He counted: "In my dreamscape, we would make short run seasons of both shows and alternate them. When one ends, the other returns. "There could be crossovers of characters and returns to Ramsay Street, if it’s still standing. Who knows, perhaps one day?" Asked what other formats he’d be interested in as a way of carrying on the show, he said: "The possibilities are endless. I have an idea for a Christmas mo…

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Neighbours finale review: A gut-wrenching farewell as unanswered questions leave us desperate for more
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date: 2025-12-11T08:00:36.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Review
description: One final whizz around Ramsay Street which deserved to be longer.
encoded: The sun has set over Erinsborough – and not for the first time. Neighbours has somehow bounced back twice before, having been dropped after just eight months on air in 1985, and the axe falling again in 2022 when British broadcaster 5 cut funding. No one, I suspect, was under the illusion that Amazon’s revival of the cult soap in 2023 would last forever. After all, all good things must come to an end eventually – it’s just a crying shame it happened so soon. It’s been a stellar revival, with ambitious storylines and polished production. The so-called ‘new chapter’ was Neighbours with the volume turned up. While there have been some questionable elements, such as the endless parade of American guest stars in a bid to gain some transatlantic attention, the show’s beating heart has remained intact. When whispers that the show was under threat reached me last year, I struggled to believe it. Viewers were still tuning in, social media was buzzing, and the energy felt anything but terminal. Ultimately, as has often been the soap’s Achilles’ heel, finances were proving to be too much of a hurdle. This is a disease that has plagued Neighbours for over a decade. For that reason, when it was announced that the serial would be wrapping production again, I was under no illusion that the final storyline would be somewhat muted. There would be no Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie dropping by, no glittering party in the suburban cul-de-sac, and certainly no fanfare-filled national celebration of the show’s legacy. I didn’t want the last two years to be seen as a misfire or embarrassment because, to us viewers and the hard-working production team, it hasn’t been. What saddened me was that today’s episode seemed so incredibly rushed, as though Amazon had no appetite in investing a little bit more cash to bring some sort of spectacle to the proceedings. Would a double-length feature be too much to ask? Despite the number of episodes left to air dwindling, over the last few months we’ve…

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Could Neighbours return? Producer discusses soap’s future after cliffhanger ending
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date: 2025-12-11T07:30:32.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Jason Herbison discusses his hopes for the future with RadioTimes.com.
encoded: The final ever episode of Neighbours has streamed today, after 40 years on air. It's a bitter pill to swallow for the legions of fans across the globe who tune in for their daily dose of sunshine and drama, given the particularly finite nature of the soap's final storyline. The last time this happened was in 2022, with British broadcaster 5 cutting funding and therefore bringing production to a close. In what was then deemed the finale, a wedding party was attended by a multitude of former Ramsay Street residents, including the iconic Scott and Charlene Robinson (Jason Donovan and Kylie Mingoue). With the story seemingly continuing forever (just not on our screens), fans were given some comfort in the knowledge that their favourite residents all received happy endings. But that's not the case this time. The Nunawading Studios, where Neighbours was filmed for 39 years, have been handed back to their landlord. A plot that threatens the redevelopment of the famed cul de sac to build a new freeway is largely unresolved, and it's likely that the characters are facing a future apart from one another. Despite that, executive producer Jason Herbison does believe that a revival – albeit in a strikingly different model to what we have become accustomed to – is possible. It just takes a broadcaster to see faith in his idea. Here he speaks to RadioTimes.com about what that might look like, and whether it would be feasible in an ever-changing media landscape. How did you approach the 2025 finale differently from the 2022 one? I saw an opportunity to set the show up for a new kind of comeback, perhaps as a spin-off or limited series. The finale is designed to give viewers a taste of what those alternate Neighbours universes could look like. Which characters would you like to see in their own spin-off series? There is a great opportunity for at least two new shows to emerge from ashes of Neighbours – Ramsay Hills and Robinson Towers! We talk about what those alternate stories migh…

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Neighbours legend Lucinda Cowden talks soap spin-off hopes – and her new project with Toadie star Ryan Moloney
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date: 2025-12-10T18:00:33.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: News
description: The actress chats to RadioTimes.com ahead of her final return to the axed Australian drama.
encoded: It just wouldn't be right saying goodbye to Neighbours without hearing Melanie Pearson's iconic chuckle one last time. Fortunately, actress Lucinda Cowden is making her way back to Ramsay Street tomorrow for the soap's finale. There's been a Mel-shaped hole in Erinsborough ever since the character decided to start a new life with Vic Stone (Craig Hall) in Gippsland last year and, although we did see her during the 40th anniversary celebrations in March, there's always room for her in Erinsborough. With the cameras primed to shoot the last scenes in July, Cowden began to fear that she hadn't made the shortlist of familiar faces jetting in to view the new Ramsay Hills and Robinson Towers developments. "I have to admit, I may have sent a little email to [executive producer] Jason Herbison saying: 'Put me in it or I shall hurt your... something'", she joked to RadioTimes.com. "Maybe not quite so threatening, maybe a little pleading. I was thinking that surely they must want Mel back. "I tried to sort of give it a humorous tinge, rather than try to sound quite so desperate. He emailed me back, saying: 'Give me a day, I just need to work it out as I've got so many things in my head.' I got a call from my agent on the Monday." The news of the show's cancellation first hit Lucinda at the conclusion of a nationwide UK tour celebrating Neighbours' birthday earlier this year, a moment she says "floored" her. "The tour had been such an incredible success, we received so much love from the fans and they just filled up our cup. The day after it finished, I was still in Manchester and the cast that were still in the show had left really early that morning to get on a plane," she explains. "I got a number of text messages and was totally floored. This show is still so incredibly loved, and yet here they are tossing it in the bin again." But where do we find Melanie upon her comeback? "It seems all is well in the world of Gippsland pubs and for Mel and Vic, apparently. That's a good…

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Neighbours legends tease that beloved soap would be a "completely new show" should it be revived following finale
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date: 2025-12-09T18:00:44.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Interview
subject: News
description: The legendary actors speak to RadioTimes.com about their sadness, hopes for the future and gratitude to the show's viewers.
encoded: As one of Australia's biggest media exports, Neighbours has cemented a number of cast members as household names over the last four decades... but few have had quite the same impact as Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne. The duo - who have played the beloved Karl and Susan Kennedy since 1994 - are preparing to say farewell to the cult soap this week, after it failed to be recommissioned by producers Amazon MGM Studios in February. Uniquely, and rather sadly, this is a position they've both been in before. It was just over three years ago that the show wrapped up the Ramsay Street drama with a blaze of highly publicised returns, including Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie, a wedding party on the infamous cul de sac and a sense of hope for the future. This time, however, things are a little different. A threat to the future of fictional Erinsborough looms large, with redevelopment plans displacing the characters across the state of Victoria. The more finite storyline, while allowing the door to remain open for a potential revival, signifies a change in gear from last time. If Neighbours was to return - and given this is the third time that the series has been pulled since it began - it would be very different. "There was tears, there was sadness, Stefan [Dennis] spoke beautifully on the last day," Fletcher explains to RadioTimes.com. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/NBRSS3UT9362250711TRAALL00139-3e490d2.jpg" width="3900" height="2601" alt="A greyscale image of producers Andrew Thompson and Jason Herbison stand beside actors Stefan Dennis (who is raising a glass) and Rebekah Elmaloglou. Seated are Hana Abe-Tucker, Jackie Woodburne and Annie Jones on the set of Neighbours" title="Neighbours" /> "I think there was also a sense of pride. We faced great sadness the first time around. This time we got an extra two years, we got an extra 400 episodes. We proved to the world that Neighbours didn't finish because it lacked an audience.…

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Neighbours boss was unable to secure legendary character for affair story
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date: 2025-12-09T12:32:33.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Holly's storyline could've been very different.
encoded: Neighbours boss Jason Herbison has revealed the legendary character he'd hoped to bring back for Holly Hoyland's (Lucinda Armstrong-Hall) affair with Andrew Rodwell (Lloyd Will) – but was ultimately unable to secure her. For months, fans of the Aussie soap have watched in horror as hapless Holly hooked up with her best pal and next door neighbour Sadie's (Emerald Chan) dad. The pair were even considering leaving Erinsborough and starting a new life on the Mornington Peninsula, close to his birth family, though the guilt Andrew felt towards his wife Wendy (Candice Leask) ended his infidelity. Slowly but surely, more residents were becoming privy to what was going on. There was a threat from criminal Greg Murphy (Gary Sweet), and then Taye Obasi (Lakota Johnson) found Holly's missing earring at a city centre bar – where she'd been meeting Andrew. On the day of his vow renewal with Wendy, he decided to come clean and tell her everything. But the drama didn't stop there, as Holly was pregnant with his baby. In today's episode, after chasing an ambulance that contained kidnapped JJ Varga-Murphy (Riley Bryant), Holly collapsed to the floor and was found by Wendy. Unfortunately, at the hospital, it was confirmed that she had miscarried. Wendy and Sadie were able to put aside their grievances to offer her support, while Andrew and Holly's dad Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) waited by her bedside. But there was one notable absence – her mum, Izzy Hoyland (Natalie Bassingthwaighte). "I do regret that we were unable to secure Natalie to reprise her role of Izzy," Herbison told RadioTimes.com. "There was a great Izzy return planned but the story arc still played without it." He continued: "Lucinda did an incredible job bringing Holly back to life in the reboot, complete with Holly’s glorious imperfections. I loved that she was a chip off the Izzy block and trying to better herself, yet her worst instincts kept getting the better of her. "We had the Andrew affair storyline planned …

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Neighbours producer teases "optimistic" finale and reflects on soap's legacy after 40 years
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date: 2025-12-07T09:00:13.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Jason Herbison exclusively reflects on the end of an era – and what he regrets about the final weeks...
encoded: After more than 40 years on air, the time has come to bid farewell to Neighbours – again. The iconic Australian soap survived the axe from 5 in 2022 and was revived by Amazon a year later, only for the streaming giant to announce in February that it was pulling the plug on the reboot. As the show’s loyal fans commiserate the end of an era, anticipation is high for the Neighbours finale’s release on 11th December. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, the soap’s executive producer Jason Herbison teases what viewers can expect, and candidly reflects on the challenge of crafting a second swansong, his feelings on the show’s demise and what he would have done differently. Did you approach the 2025 finale differently from the 2022 one? I approached the ending very differently this time. I knew I couldn’t compete with 2022 or do the same thing twice. What can you tell us about the final scene? It’s somewhat of an homage to the finale 2022 scene, however it involves a small cast this time. Jackie Woodburne (aka Susan Kennedy) made me cry in 2022 and she’s done it again in 2025! I was on set when we shot it. How would you describe the atmosphere on the final day of filming? We all hugged and shed a tear – it was very emotional. After the final scene, we gathered in Studio A, exactly as we did in 2022. For those of us present on both occasions, it was incredibly surreal. You can’t go through the same thing twice and feel exactly the same way, I believe. Most of all, this time, we felt a sense of gratitude. We all thought the show ended for good in 2022 and the Amazon era has been a wonderful bonus. Paul and Terese are at the centre of the final week, what makes this couple work so well? The all-important X-factor! Some pairings just have great chemistry, while others don’t. We have tried putting them with other people but they always end up back together. I think these obstacles are what makes them work, too. If they were together and happy all the time, it would be…

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Neighbours icon will be missing from final ever episodes, boss confirms
type: item
date: 2025-11-30T12:22:32.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Toadie Rebecchi star Ryan Moloney was asked to reprise his role but was unavailable for filming.
encoded: For the second time in just a few years, Neighbours is preparing for what looks set to be the beloved Australian soap's final ever episode – but one of the show's most iconic characters sadly won't be involved. According to boss Jason Herbison, Toadie Rebecchi star Ryan Moloney – who departed the soap after 30 years earlier this year – was unavailable to reprise his role in the finale, which was filmed back in July. "We asked Ryan [Moloney] to return as Toadie," he explained in an interview with TV Week. "He was unavailable sadly, but he does of course get a mention." Although Toadie will be absent, a number of familiar faces from the show's past are expected to appear as soap draws to a close. Some of the characters confirmed to return to Ramsay Street for one last hurrah include Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien), Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden), Jimmy Williams (Darcy Tadich), Ned Willis (Ben Hall) and Roxy Canning (Zima Anderson) – and there could be an extra surprise or two in store, too. Herbison also teased that the episode will include "a few Easter eggs for the fans" and explained why he felt the need to end the show in a very different way from the previous finale in 2022, before the show had been rescued by Amazon. "I couldn’t end it the same way as I did last time," he said. "I knew we were losing the Nunawading Studios and backlot imminently, which was different to the last time. "With so much love for the show I felt I should craft an ending that would give the show a chance to come back in different ways that didn’t rely on the studios. This is what the finale sets out to do." It was confirmed back in February that the soap was to be axed again after Amazon opted against renewing it beyond their original 460-episode commission, with the final episode set to air on Thursday 11th December. When filming concluded in July, Herbison said: "Neighbours is a special show and it's been a privilege to make the recent seasons for our loyal viewers around the world. We…

Iconic Neighbours wedding crowned the soap's greatest ever moment ahead of final episode
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date: 2025-11-28T07:00:14.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
description: Here's what fans voted as the Australian soap's finest hour.
encoded: The end is nigh for our beloved Neighbours, and during that time there's been an abundance of iconic moments. In 2022, fans were quick to vote the legendary wedding of Scott (Jason Donovan) and Charlene Robinson (Kylie Minogue) as the best ever Ramsay Street moment of all time in our exclusive poll. A selection of iconic stories were compiled by RadioTimes.com, including the scene which saw Harold Bishop (Ian Smith) return from being lost at sea. Years later, he had a spiritual encounter with late wife Madge (Anne Charleston), while the plane crash that claimed the life of his son David also got a mention. Also on the list was canine Bouncer's dream sequence, Hendrix Greyson's (Ben Turland) beautiful proposal to Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone) and that Fake Dee saga. But you had your say, and a huge 49 per cent of you voted for Scott and Charlene's nuptials as the crowning moment! In fact, every other nomination fell below the 10 per cent mark, other than the moment Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) confronted Karl (Alan Fletcher) over his affair, which took second place with 11 per cent. Scott and Charlene said their vows back in 1987 with two million viewers watching in Australia. In the UK, the episode aired over a year later, netting a massive audience of 20m people! So it's easy to see why the characters' magical moment earned the title in your eyes. Donovan, who reprised his role in what was then deemed the show's final ever episode in 2022, said at the time: "Thank you to all those who’ve voted Scott and Charlene’s wedding the greatest ever Neighbours moment!" Speaking further about being a part of the soap's legacy, he added: "What an honour to be part of an amazing cast of actors who’ve given so much to this show. "A massive thank you to the fans who've supported Neighbours over the years. Without you guys we could never have made television history and ultimately brought entertainment happiness throughout the decades." As the sun sets over Erinsborough…

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Neighbours finale week: Tragedy strikes as another 9 old faces return to say goodbye to Ramsay Street
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date: 2025-11-20T07:30:58.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
description: The last ever episode airs in three weeks.
encoded: The end of an era is fast approaching, as Neighbours' final ever episode hits our screens in just three weeks. It comes following the news that the show had been axed for the third time in 40 years, with current producers Amazon MGM Media deciding not to renew beyond their 460-episode commission. Filming concluded in July, with executive producer Jason Herbison saying at the time: “Neighbours is a special show and it's been a privilege to make the recent seasons for our loyal viewers around the world. We have added 460 episodes to our legacy of over 9,000 episodes, something we all feel proud of. "Once again, we will be resting the residents of Ramsay Street on a hopeful note, with some tantalising possibilities for a future chapter.” We now know that the street is set to be demolished to make way for a new freeway development, but the residents aren't giving up without a fight. As a campaign gets under way to save the Melbourne cul de sac, legacy character Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien) comes back to offer an alternative – everyone should move to a new development in the countryside. However, his old pal Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) has other ideas, and as new spoiler pictures show, he whisks his neighbours – past and present – off to the city for a look at another site. But what will the outcome be? Will Ramsay Street be saved, or will everyone choose to pack their bags and start afresh? The answer to that question remains to be seen, and with a whole host of other dramas reaching a head in the last four episodes, it won't be an easy decision to make. Firstly, the Linwell brothers make one final strike towards the Varga-Murphys by kidnapping young JJ (Riley Bryant), while Holly Hoyland (Lucinda Armstrong-Hall) rushes down Power Road and falls to the floor. Later, she has a tearful conversation with lover Andrew Rodwell (Lloyd Will) in hospital. What does this mean for their unborn child? Surprisingly, his wife Wendy (Candice Leask) is also by the bedside. Meanwhile…

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Neighbours spoilers reveal finale story as nine old characters return to Ramsay Street
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date: 2025-11-10T12:23:21.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
description: The end is nigh...
encoded: There's just 19 episodes of Neighbours left to air – meaning that our time with the residents of Ramsay Street is rapidly coming to an end. It was confirmed earlier in the year that the show would be wrapping up for a third time, with current producers Amazon MGM Media deciding not to renew beyond their 460 episode commission. Filming concluded in July, with Executive Producer Jason Herbison saying: “Neighbours is a special show and it's been a privilege to make the recent seasons for our loyal viewers around the world. We have added 460 episodes to our legacy of over 9000 episodes, something we all feel proud of. "Once again, we will be resting the residents of Ramsay Street on a hopeful note, with some tantalising possibilities for a future chapter.” However, the latest batch of spoiler images seem to show that there may no longer be a Ramsay Street for the show to be based on, should another broadcaster step in to save the day. Pictures from the episode airing on 1st December show Holly Hoyland (Lucinda Armstrong-Hall) having a heart-to-heart with dad Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) and his wife Susan (Jackie Woodburne). What are they discussing? In the 3rd December episode, Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien) makes a grand return – and is stood in front of a huge 'Fight the Freeway' banner in The Waterhole. This has already been mentioned in recent episodes, but it seems it could soon have a far greater impact on the community than originally thought. In the following instalment, a number of old residents make their way back to Melbourne, and head out for a trip to the hills with Shane. Here's a look at everyone we know to be returning, with more to be confirmed, and what we know about their comebacks. 9 old faces return to Neighbours for the penultimate week 1. Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien) Original character Shane, who was last seen in March, can be spotted having a conversation with son Max (Ben Jackson) and Karl in the pub. To their right, Jane Harris (Annie Jones) is …

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Neighbours wraps after 40 years - as boss drops hint of "hopeful" future
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date: 2025-07-11T05:30:32.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: It's the end of an era.
encoded: Iconic Aussie soap Neighbours has officially wrapped on filming for the final time. The show will end officially on screens in December 2025 and today, Friday 11th July, the cast have filmed their final scenes on Ramsay Street (Nunawading studios). Amazon had previously saved the soap in 2022, with it returning the following year, but sadly the deal has now come to an end. Executive Producer, Jason Herbison, said: “Neighbours is a special show and it's been a privilege to make the recent seasons for our loyal viewers around the world. We have added 460 episodes to our legacy of over 9000 episodes, something we all feel proud of. "Once again, we will be resting the residents of Ramsay Street on a hopeful note, with some tantalising possibilities for a future chapter.” The iconic cast have been sharing their memories of the soap which recently turned 40, with Stefan Dennis saying: "I never thought a single show would give me the greatest adventures of my career, spanning 40 years. Without Neighbours I would not have meet the people, been to the places and lived the experiences of a lifetime. Thank you all." Alan Fletcher added: "Neighbours has been my happy place for over 30 years. I will always treasure the creative freedom and enthusiasm amongst the whole team that has allowed us to produce a brilliant show for so long." Susan Kennedy star Jackie Woodburne continued: "It’s impossible to measure the gratitude I feel for the gift of 30 years on Neighbours. To do so I would have to calculate the number of extraordinary cast and crew I have been privileged to work with, count the number of laughs I have shared with them, measure the pride I feel for the diverse, dramatic (and sometimes outrageous!) storytelling we have all been a part of. "We are the best version of ‘family’. It has been a wild ride into a happy life. Wouldn’t change it for quids!" Read more: Neighbours star teases Terese and Paul's future and 40th anniversary cast comebacks Neighbours star reveals whet…

Neighbours fan-favourite in surprising recast ahead of final ever episodes this year
type: item
date: 2025-07-07T15:58:04.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: A much loved character is returning.
encoded: Neighbours has recast a classic character ahead of its 40th anniversary, which also marks the end of the Australian soap. Earlier this year, Amazon Freevee confirmed that the soap would be "resting" as of December 2025 but there would be some exciting things in store for the anniversary special – and they have delivered! In a post shared on Instagram, Neighbours shared that Paul Robinson's daughter Elle is returning to Ramsay Street, 16 years after she exited the soap. But the role will not be reprised by Pippa Black, who had cameo appearances in 2019 and 2022. Instead, Elise Jansen will step into the role. Elle Robinson first made her Ramsay Street debut back in 2005 and has been known to cause chaos while in Erinsborough, including faking a terminal illness. "Elle Robinson returns!" Neighbours' shared on Instagram. "Now played by Elise Jansen, Paul's daughter will soon be arriving on Ramsay Street, but what's brought her back after all this time? Elle's dramatic storyline is set to take us right up to our nail biting finale," the caption reads. Not much is known about how Neighbours will bow out at the end of the year, but show boss Jason Herbison has promised a hopeful conclusion. "I am ending it in a way that sets up future chapters," Herbison told <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/why-the-end-of-neighbours-is-bad-news-for-australian-tv-and-viewers-20250702-p5mbvx.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/why-the-end-of-neighbours-is-bad-news-for-australian-tv-and-viewers-20250702-p5mbvx.html" data-vars-ga-ux-element="Hyperlink" data-vars-ga-call-to-action="The Age" data-node-id="21.3.0">The Age. "It'll be very hopeful and optimistic, but it will be different [from] last time. Most importantly, it absolutely leaves the door open for a few different ways the show could come back in the future." Herbison previously teased that the final episode will be "a little bi…

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Neighbours' Rebekah Elmaloglou on 40th anniversary "mayhem" and how she wants Terese's story to end
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date: 2025-03-18T14:33:48.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: The Big RT Interview
description: The star speaks exclusively to Johnathon Hughes about the bittersweet celebrations for the Aussie soap.
encoded: Celebrations for Neighbours’ 40th anniversary risked being somewhat marred by news of the Australian soap being axed – again. Last month, Amazon announced it would not be renewing the show it saved from the grave in 2022 when 5 pulled the plug. The Amazon era means Neighbours has at least lived to see its ruby jubilee before it ends in December, but with storylines planned months in advance, before the imminent axing, the soap had already lined up a spectacular week of drama to mark the milestone for fans to enjoy including a fire, a wedding, and the bombshell that original character Paul Robinson had fathered yet another secret love child, jeopardising his relationship with soul mate Terese Willis… "That pesky baby!" laughs Rebekah Elmaloglou, aka Terese, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about all things Erinsborough. "Paul’s ex Chelsea shows up with this child almost a year after she left town, which causes absolute mayhem. Is Terese threatened? Absolutely. She doesn’t like Chelsea one bit." As soap tradition dictates, there is a question mark over the baby boy’s paternity. During her relationship with Paul, gold-digging minx Chelsea seduced computer nerd Jeffrey Swain behind her lover’s back to shut down a blackmail plot her over her secret scheming. Eventually, a DNA test confirms Paul is the daddy, which Elmaloglou reveals makes Terese even more uptight and angry than usual (if that’s possible). "It’s a crazy situation. Terese gets very territorial as Chelsea causes havoc for her and Paul. Chelsea wheedles her way back into Paul’s life by using the baby, Terese can see straight through that woman!" It’s the latest of numerous bumps in the road for Erinsborough power couple Terese and Paul, who have been on and off pretty much since Elmaloglou’s alter ego arrived in 2013. Terese came in as part of a new branch of the beloved Willis clan, whose history on Ramsay Street dates back to the early 1990s. Even though Terese was married to Brad, there was always a…

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Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis says 40th "means nothing now" after cancellation
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date: 2025-03-17T12:26:26.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
description: "It’s really made the 40th anniversary a bit wishy-washy now."
encoded: It's a strange time for Neighbours fans, as while the soap is marking its momentous 40th anniversary this year, it was also recently announced that it has been cancelled, with the current run coming to an end at the end of 2025. It seems it's also a strange time for the show's stars, as Stefan Dennis, who has played Paul Robinson on and off since the very first episode, has given his own thoughts when speaking with TV Tonight. "It’s really made the 40th anniversary a bit wishy-washy now," Dennis said of the cancellation. "It’s a bit of a shame, because it’s an incredible accolade for an Australian show to say they’ve been going for 40 years other than other than news and current affairs. "But unfortunately, that’s now being completely and utterly overshadowed by the fact that the show is now on its way out. So the 40th anniversary means nothing now. It’s a bit of a shame." Dennis also spoke about his bumpy ride with the soap since its beginning, saying: "I’ve actually left the show five times. "I left the show when it was axed from Channel Seven in 1985, I left my own volition in 1992 when I was going to go out and sow my wild seeds, I came back in 2004." He continued: "So this is five times that I’ve actually left the show. But it’s three times that this show has actually been axed which has created yet another piece of history. It’s the only show in the world, as an ongoing serial, that’s been axed three times." Read more: Neighbours star teases Terese and Paul's future and 40th anniversary cast comebacks Neighbours spoilers reveal Anne Charleston return - but there's a twist Executive producer Jason Herbison recently revealed the reason for the cancellation, explaining it was because Amazon Freevee was shut down by Prime Video. Meanwhile, Terese Willis star Rebekah Elmaloglou told RadioTimes.com exclusively that she was "grateful" for the extra two years the show got after its 2022 cancellation. "But there is another side of me thinking we’ll definitely never get…

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Neighbours boss explains why Amazon cancelled beloved soap after two and a half years
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date: 2025-03-15T12:47:21.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The show boss still remains grateful to Amazon for the opportunity to revive the soap.
encoded: It came as a shock to fans worldwide when Amazon announced Neighbours would be coming to yet another end, just two years after it was revived by the streamer. The soap was first cancelled by Channel 5, before being revived by Amazon Freevee and in December 2025, the soap will be "resting", with it not wholly clear as to why the decision was made. Now, Neighbours boss Jason Herbison has revealed why the soap was axed, despite its strong ratings and the show's first ever Daytime Emmy nomination. "We were considered a very big success on Amazon Freevee, and we're so grateful to them for this chapter and this two and a half years," Herbison told TV Tonight. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2022/11/GROUP-4-Alan-Fletcher-Stefan-Dennis-Jackie-Woodburne-Ryan-Moloney-April-Rose-Pengilly-1739bee.jpg" width="6720" height="4480" alt="Alan Fletcher, Stefan Dennis, Jackie Woodburne, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones for Neighbours looking into camera" title="Alan Fletcher, Stefan Dennis, Jackie Woodburne, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones for Neighbours (FREMANTLE)" /> "The team at Amazon Freevee did an incredible job of launching us over there. I think we were on bus stops all across the UK, it was amazing and they have been wonderful to work with." Towards the end of last year, Amazon Freevee was shut down and Herbison noted that the closure of the ad-supported streamer "did change the landscape" as the soap was "just not simply part of their [Prime Video] content strategy going forward". "And there's really no hard feelings with that," he told the publication. "Things change and as I say, we’re just very grateful to them to have had this chapter." Read more: Neighbours star teases Terese and Paul's future and 40th anniversary cast comebacks EastEnders airs tragic death as icon leaves soap after 40 years The show's ending will mark its 40th anniversary, with Herbison teasing that the final episode will be "a little bit different". "I certainly wouldn't want …

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Neighbours star reveals whether they think axed soap can be saved again
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date: 2025-03-13T14:18:04.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: Exclusive
description: Rebekah Elmaloglou shares her feelings on the end of Erinsborough.
encoded: The news that Neighbours is being axed for a second time in three years is sinking in not just for fans of the Australian soap but for the cast as well. When Channel 5 cancelled the iconic show in 2022, a wave of audience support convinced Amazon to revive it within a matter of months. Two years later and the streamer has unexpectedly pulled the plug, but can fan power save the residents of Ramsay Street again? “The fact we were given those extra two years is amazing and I’m grateful for that,” says Rebekah Elmaloglou, aka Terese Willis, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com. "But there is another side of me thinking we’ll definitely never get picked up again now. Last time, there were whispers going around about the Amazon deal. This time round it feels a little bit more real." Elmaloglou reveals the news was broken to her over the phone just hours after touching down, following the cast’s trip to the UK for Neighbours' recent 40th anniversary tour. "I’d landed at about two in the morning, had a couple of hours sleep then woke up to lots of text messages and phone calls from the team wanting to speak to me ASAP, as the story had been leaked to the press. "The producers were actually waiting to meet with the cast and crew once we got back from the UK to tell us all,” she explains. "Unfortunately, the news got out and they had to gather everyone in the studio as soon as they arrived at 7.30am before they heard it through the grapevine. That happened last time, which is pretty poor form and disappointing. But it’s not so much about how we found out, it’s just a shame Neighbours has been cancelled again." Amazon’s initial two-year deal expired at the end of 2024, but instead of a long-term renewal, the production was given a three month extension, meaning filming would continue until July while, presumably, negotiations were being discussed – which ultimately led to the announcement Neighbours would be ‘resting’ after the last episodes air in December. Although admitt…

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Neighbours spoilers reveal Anne Charleston return - but there's a twist
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date: 2025-03-10T13:25:31.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Madge?!
encoded: Neighbours has teased the return of a show legend, as former star Anne Charleston makes her return for the 40th anniversary of the Australian soap. Having played Madge Bishop, beloved wife of Harold (Ian Smith), from 1986 to 2001, Charleston made cameo appearances after the character's death, right up until 2022. So, is Madge set to appear as another vision to Harold? Not this time! Charleston is in fact playing brand new Neighbours character Agnes Adair. When Nell Rebecchi (Ayisha Salem-Towner) puts on an art exhibition called 'The Story of Erinsborough', Agnes takes an interest in the teen's impressive work. Agnes is drawn to an image of Madge, and JJ Varga-Murphy (Riley Bryant) notices that the pair bear a striking resemblance to each other! JJ fills Nell in, and the youngsters later take a picture of Agnes. But just who is this woman, and could she be related to the late Madge? We can't help wondering if Neighbours is unveiling another secret long-lost twin saga, years after Dee Bliss discovered she had an identical twin sister. But as yet, no more information has been released, so we'll just have to wait and see what's really going on concerning Agnes! View oEmbed on the source website A new trailer, though, reveals Harold's confusion as he comes face-to-face with someone who looks exactly like his late wife. Charleston's comeback comes as her long-term co-star Smith prepares to step down from his iconic role, but how will Harold respond to meeting Agnes? Read more: Neighbours confirmed to end in December 2025 as soap cancelled after two years of Amazon revival Neighbours star teases Terese and Paul's future and 40th anniversary cast comebacks EastEnders airs tragic death as icon leaves soap after 40 years Neighbours is available to stream on Amazon Freevee. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause hopes Neighbours has a "dramatic return" despite cancellation
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date: 2025-02-23T10:13:01.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Neighbours
subject: News
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: On demand
description: "One thing I've learned from soaps is you're never really dead."
encoded: Selling Sunset's Chrishell Staus is hoping for another return to Ramsay Street, despite Neighbours' shock cancellation just last week. It was confirmed that the Australian soap would be "resting" from December 2025 after being revived just two years ago by Amazon Freevee. As actors and fans have shared their reactions to the news, former star Chrishell has given her opinion that the show will return one way or another. "Spending a month with you guys showed me what a beautiful community you have built," the actress wrote on Instagram Stories. "It was an honour to be embraced by the kindest Aussies I've met in front and behind the camera." She continued: "One thing I've learned from soaps is you're never really dead. I will await and cheer for your dramatic return from the afterlife. I've come back from the dead TWICE. Wishing Neighbours the same dramatic return!" The soap's reboot began airing in September 2023, but Amazon MGM Studios have confirmed it will not be moving forward with additional episodes after the end of this year, which marks the soap's 40th anniversary. Jason Herbison, Neighbours Executive Producer said in a statement posted to the soap's social media pages: "Audiences all around the world have loved and embraced Neighbours for four decades and we are very proud of the huge success over the last two years including often appearing as one of the Top 10 titles in the UK and the show’s first ever Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Daytime Series in 2024. "As this chapter closes, we appreciate and thank Amazon MGM Studios for all that they have done for Neighbours – bringing this iconic and much-loved series to new audiences globally. "We value how much the fans love Neighbours and we believe there are more stories of the residents of Ramsay Street to tell in the future." Neighbours is available to stream on Amazon Freevee. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the bigge…

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Neighbours confirmed to end in December 2025 as soap cancelled after two years of Amazon revival
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date: 2025-02-21T10:06:35.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: It looks like we'll be saying goodbye to Ramsay Street once more – at least, for now.
encoded: Three years after it was announced that Neighbours was being cancelled, and just over two years after the show was revived, it has been announced that the soap will be "resting" from December 2025. The soap has had a tumultuous history in recent years, with it first being cancelled by Channel 5, before being revived by Amazon Freevee just months after a climactic finale aired. The reboot started airing in September 2023, but it has now been confirmed that Amazon MGM Studios will not be moving forward with further episodes after the end of this year, which marks the show's 40th anniversary. Jason Herbison, Neighbours Executive Producer said in a statement posted to the soap's social media pages: "Audiences all around the world have loved and embraced Neighbours for four decades and we are very proud of the huge success over the last two years including often appearing as one of the Top 10 titles in the UK and the show’s first ever Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Daytime Series in 2024. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/03/neighbours-paul-terese-toadie-a2ee399.jpg" width="3242" height="2160" alt="Terese sits in the middle of Paul and Toadie. She has her head down and is crying. Paul is on the left also sitting which his arm around her. Toadie is stood on the right with his arm on her shoulder. They are consoling her." title="Neighbours' Paul, Terese and Toadie (AMAZON)" /> "As this chapter closes, we appreciate and thank Amazon MGM Studios for all that they have done for Neighbours – bringing this iconic and much-loved series to new audiences globally. "We value how much the fans love Neighbours and we believe there are more stories of the residents of Ramsay Street to tell in the future." In a statement, Amazon MGM Studios said it was "proud" to have played "a small part" in Neighbours history, noting that "40 years is an incredible milestone". The company hasn't revealed a reason for the cancellation. Read more: Neighb…

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Neighbours star teases Terese and Paul's future and 40th anniversary cast comebacks
type: item
date: 2025-02-05T10:08:31.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Rebekah Elmaloglou is in the UK for the soap's 40th anniversary tour.
encoded: They may have only just got back together, but iconic Neighbours couple Terese Willis and Paul Robinson are already facing a threat to the future of their reignited romance. Terese’s protective stepdaughter Nell Rebecchi is suspicious of slippery Paul and accuses him of having an affair in scenes released this week. It transpires she’s got the wrong end of the stick, but Terese realises the teenager is a long way from accepting the revived relationship. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Australian soap favourite Rebekah Elmaloglou, who plays Terese, explained Nell’s attitude: "Nell has such a traumatic history and a lot of abandonment issues after losing her mum. She does not trust Paul and makes that very clear. Her and Terese definitely butt heads." Asked what Terese would do if she was forced to choose between her lover and her stepchild, Elmaloglou replied: "That’s a very interesting question! "I think she is a woman of her word and would protect Nell at all costs, she takes her stepmother duties and responsibilities very seriously, even though her and Nell’s dad Toadie have split up. "As for whether Terese and Paul are for keeps this time, who knows? I am thrilled to be back working with Stefan Dennis. I missed him! "It would be a real shame to split them up now. Of course there’ll be roadblocks ahead, it wouldn’t be Neighbours if there wasn’t, but to what degree I don’t know…" Neighbours celebrates its 40th anniversary next month, ahead of which some old faces return in the coming weeks, including Zima Anderson, AKA Terese’s niece Roxy Canning. "Roxy is a little dynamite, her and Zima are a breath of fresh air to have around," Elmaloglou explained. "When the character returns, she does a few naughty little things, and Terese gets very disappointed in her. But Roxy’s always up to no good!" Elmaloglou is in the UK for Neighbours’ 40th Anniversary Tour, joining past and present cast members – Lucinda Cowden (Melanie Pearson), Tim Kano (Leo Tanaka), Majella …

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Neighbours announces returnees ahead of 40th anniversary
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date: 2025-01-14T15:09:48.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: But what brings them back to Ramsay Street?
encoded: As Neighbours gears up to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the soap is welcoming back some much-loved cast members for the landmark episode. The official Neighbours social media account confirmed that Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien) would be making a return to check in on his son Max. But that isn't all. Roxy Willis/Canning will also be returning, but details of why she has come back to Ramsay Street remain under wraps. View oEmbed on the source website Back in 2022, actress Zima Anderson left her role of Roxy as the character departed for a fresh start with her husband Kyle Canning. Speaking of her exit at the time, Anderson told Digital Spy: "I had done my three years. On Neighbours, you mainly sign up for three years. I'd promised myself that after three years, I would challenge myself. "You get so comfortable. Neighbours is the best school you could ever go to for acting. You never get an experience like that anywhere. I learned so much, I laughed so much and I'd grown so much as a human, so I felt that I needed to challenge myself in another direction. I felt like it worked out as perfect timing. "It was so hard to leave a place like that, because Neighbours is so incredible and fantastic. I love Roxy and she'll always be with me, but it was a choice to go and learn somewhere else, because I'd learned so much already." Shane Ramsay returned to Erinsborough with Max back in November last year, in a bid to escape a "dangerous situation". "Shane wants to help Max get on his feet," O'Brien told TV Week upon his return. "And to get him away from bad influences." Now Shane is back once more to check in on Max, but will drama follow? Neighbours is available to stream on Amazon Freevee. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Neighbours 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead
type: item
date: 2025-01-01T08:30:33.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
description: Exclusive teasers from the soap’s big boss…
encoded: It’s been a game-changing year in Erinsborough with emotional exits, surprise returns and scandalous secrets aplenty. 2025 looks set to be even bigger as Neighbours celebrates its 40th anniversary with the new season starting on 6th January and RadioTimes.com has an exclusive peek of the sensational storylines in store, courtesy of the soap’s executive producer Jason Herbison. Read on for our fantastic storyline preview for what's ahead in Neighbours. Neighbours 2025 spoiler preview Pregnant Chelsea’s shock return “Our 2024 season finale included a brief flash of Chelsea Murphy, Cara’s sister and Paul’s old flame. It’s not clear why she’s back in Melbourne or whether she even intends to approach Paul and Terese. She’s been at large for almost nine months and there are reasons why she hasn’t come forward with her pregnancy sooner. All I can say is – expect the unexpected!” Crash carnage aftermath “Sadie, Max and Seb were involved in an accident in the finale cliffhanger which has implications for everyone in the new year. There is a question over the target – was it Seb or Max? Both young men are dealing with demons from their pre-Erinsborough lives and this will bring plenty of drama in the weeks to come, especially as we approach the 40th anniversary in March. Talking of which...” Max’s mysterious past “We know Max came to town because he was running away from something his dad Shane was desperate to get him away from. In 2025 Max’s past will catch up with him in an explosive way. It will bring trouble to someone very close to him – and relax, it’s not poor old Holly this time, who’s got enough going on elsewhere!” Harold’s emotional farewell “Harold’s exit as we head towards spring is extremely emotional for the residents of Erinsborough, just as it was for all of us behind-the-scenes. We had quite a long storyline planned which we sadly had to truncate, due to Ian Smith’s declining health. However, it was gorgeous to see Ian and Anne Charleston back on screen tog…

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Neighbours' Harold Bishop exiting after Ian Smith, 86, diagnosed with terminal cancer
type: item
date: 2024-12-02T09:54:18.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
description: Smith has already filmed his final scenes.
encoded: Neighbours star Ian Smith will be exiting his role as Harold Bishop following the actor being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Smith, 86, received a pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma diagnosis earlier this year and has undergone three rounds of chemotherapy. "I found out a few months back that I have cancer," he told 10 News First. "I have a very aggressive, non-fixable cancer, and they expect me to die." View oEmbed on the source website He continued: "I want to stay alive with quality as long as I can. If they can do that, I'm very happy. But I wake up every morning hoping there's no pain because I know that's the beginning of the bad part." Due to his diagnosis, Smith has left his role in Neighbours and has already filmed his final scenes for the Australian soap. Neighbours shared the news of Smith's departure on its Instagram page, beginning: "Harold waves goodbye to Ramsay Street." The statement continues: "We're sharing the sad news that Ian Smith will soon be stepping away from the beloved role of Harold Bishop. "Ian first played Harold in 1987 and it's been a huge privilege to welcome him back to the show over the years, most recently in the current season." Anne Charleston will be reprising her role as Madge Bishop and will join Smith in some of his final scenes. "In what context Anne will appear is yet to be revealed, but to have the iconic couple reunited will be one final treat for fans," the statement continued. "Erinsborough won't quite be the same again, but rest assured that Harold is set to have a send-off fit for Ramsay Street royalty." Read more: Neighbours airs Toadie's emotional exit - as fan favourites left in danger Neighbours' Lucinda Cowden confirms Melanie Pearson axed from soap in "a bitter old pill to swallow" Executive producer Jason Herbison said of the news: "The way the residents of Ramsay Street feel about Harold is how we feel about Ian - we couldn't love him more than we do. "Despite the challenges he was facing with his health, he wa…

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Neighbours spoilers confirm unexpected romantic fling for two classic characters
type: item
date: 2024-11-18T17:23:49.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Who could've seen this coming?
encoded: Things are set to get unexpectedly romantic for two Neighbours characters in next week's episodes, it's now been revealed. In scenes set to air next Monday 25th November, a surprise fling will unfold between Jane Harris (Annie Jones) and Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien). While unexpected, the pair are nursing broken hearts over their own respective relationship break-ups. Jane recently realised that things weren't all rosy between her and ex-husband Victor, having initially reunited but soon realising that he had a better bond with Melanie. Although having just returned to Ramsay Street for a little while, Shane has opened up about his split with Izzy Hoyland, and it seems like Jane and Shane will debrief about their own matters of the heart over a drink. Of course, the pair have been old flames in the past, and that's set to be reignited once again. Things are set to turn flirty between the pair, but they quickly put a lid on it so as not to alter their longheld friendship. But things take a turn when Shane reveals that he's set to leave Erinsborough, and clearly sparks start to fly. They're set to get discovered by Nicolette and Max, who stumble upon them, but what will this spell for Jane? With Shane set to leave once again, will she be able to easily say goodbye or could a romantic future actually be on the cards for the pair? Read more: Neighbours airs Toadie's emotional exit - as fan favourites left in danger Neighbours' Lucinda Cowden confirms Melanie Pearson axed from soap in "a bitter old pill to swallow" Neighbours is available to stream on Amazon Freevee. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Neighbours' Lucinda Cowden confirms Melanie Pearson axed from soap in "a bitter old pill to swallow"
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date: 2024-10-29T15:54:01.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The soap is bidding farewell to another big name.
encoded: Neighbours star Lucinda Cowden has revealed that she is leaving the Amazon Freevee soap opera – and that it wasn't her decision to do so. The long-running Australian drama was resurrected by the free ad-supported streaming platform following a major outcry over its sudden cancellation back in 2022. Cowden was among several stars to reprise their role, but she has now revealed that her character, Melanie Pearson, will be leaving Ramsay Street in the near future as her contract was not renewed. "I am unemployed!" she told NeighBens Podcast, before adding that it was "a bitter old pill to swallow". "I'm off, it's true. I'm sorry. I can't do anything about it, it wasn't my bloody decision. But yeah, Mel's off in her truck and doesn't have any plans of return immediately." Cowden's is the latest exit to be announced for the Aussie soap, with her on-screen flame Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi), plus Georgie Stone (Mackenzie Hargreaves) and Shiv Palekar (Haz Devkar), also bidding farewell to the programme. She admitted: "I don't think they knew what to do with Mel without Toad, or without the family and all of that stuff. That's maybe... I don't know, I'm second guessing. "And you just make up all this stuff in your head anyway to make yourself feel better." The actor did reveal that Mel will at least get a proper send-off, with a farewell episode that will see her good neighbours/good friends throw her a party wishing good luck for her next chapter. Alas, Cowden added that she broke her nose during the filming of that episode after tripping on the set. Fans of Mel shouldn't despair, however, as the actor went on to tease she will make a brief return to Neighbours "for a couple of episodes" after her formal exit – and that she hopes that won't be the end of her character's journey. "Hopefully they're going to keep Mel in the world and she can pop in and out occasionally," added Cowden. "Or more often than occasionally – regularly!" The star has been on quite a journey with …

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Neighbours' Ryan Moloney on Toadie's emotional exit and why the character had to be axed
type: item
date: 2024-09-25T08:00:04.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: The Big RT Interview
description: The Aussie soap icon talks exclusively to Johnathon Hughes about saying goodbye to Ramsay Street.
encoded: It’s the end of an era on Ramsay Street this week, as Toadie Rebecchi leaves Neighbours after 29 years today (Wednesday 25th September). The character has grown up on screen from a tearaway teenager to a responsible middle-aged dad, and made actor Ryan Moloney one of the Australian soap’s most identifiable faces. After such a long stint, you’d assume Moloney himself chose to move on, but surprisingly the decision came from the producers. It’s hard to imagine Neighbours without the inimitable Toadfish, but the actor admits this was a long time coming, and probably should’ve happened a while ago. "I’ve wanted to leave a number of times over the years, but if someone keeps offering you this amazing job, it’s hard to turn it down," explains Moloney, speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com. "The producers decided they didn’t want to renew my next 12-month contract, and the biggest gift they could give me is to take that decision out of my hands, so I thank them. I’d always thought 'what if?' when it came to contract time, whereas now it’s a case of 'what now?', and it’s really exciting." Toadie’s consistent popularity presumably meant Moloney was never bored in terms of getting his fair share of storylines over the last three decades: multiple failed marriages, heartbreaking bereavements, lost loves coming back from the dead, not to mention more light-hearted material such as a Full Monty-style striptease and a love of wrestling. So, what inspired the moments where he considered quitting prior to this year? "It was various reasons of either wanting to do something else, the adventure of life and needing new experiences. Other times it was about feeling valued and wanting to be paid more. I’ve come really close to leaving, and now it’s a reality I’m super excited and can’t wait." Toadie’s exit storyline has been unusually dark and deep for Neighbours, which is synonymous with sunshine and optimism. The happy-go-lucky joker has suffered a mental health crisis as numerous pa…

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Neighbours airs Toadie's emotional exit - as fan favourites left in danger
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date: 2024-09-25T06:30:25.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Poor Susan barely had time to catch her breath!
encoded: Neighbours aired Toadie Rebecchi's (Ryan Moloney) emotional exit in the latest edition of the Australian soap - but a dangerous twist saw the Ramsay Street residents quickly distracted from the day's events. As Toadie surveyed the street ahead of his departure, memories flooded his mind of his almost three decades living in Erinsborough - including his time living in the House of Trouser, his memorable haircuts and his marriage to beloved late wife Sonya (Eve Morey). As Toadie's estranged wife Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) told Paul (Stefan Dennis) that she couldn't face being anywhere near the festivities or Toadie, Toad's surrogate parents Susan (Jackie Woodburne) and Karl (Alan Fletcher) avoided saying goodbye to him. Hilariously joining in with the party theme, JJ (Riley Bryant) dressed as vintage Toadie, complete with curly ponytail - but this didn't deter Toadie from clearing the air with his daughter Nell's (Ayisha Salem-Towner) boyfriend. Nell and JJ vowed to commit to a long-distance relationship while she, Toadie and Hugo (Tanner Ellis-Anderson) live in Colac, while Toadie said goodbye to Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) and Harold Bishop (Ian Smith). In a particularly heartwarming scene, Karl and Susan shared their pride in Toadie, as he gifted them with a portrait of himself as he appeared in the 1990s. Having already said her goodbyes to the kids, Terese was convinced by Paul to see Toadie, and she wished him well after all. As Toadie, Nell and Hugo prepared to drive away, they were intercepted by his best pal Andrew (Lloyd Will), Karl and their friends, who pounced on the car with silly string before dropping their trousers in homage to his youth! With that, it was time for Toad to hit the road - while in real life, actor Moloney tours the UK with stories from his time on the show. Throughout the episode, Holly (Lucinda Armstrong Hall) was being watched by Justin, the man who held Toadie and Mel hostage. Aaron (Matt Wilson), Holly, Susan and Paul headed …

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Neighbours confirms Toadie Rebecchi return beyond exit scenes
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date: 2024-09-23T10:23:40.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Ryan Moloney will be back on Ramsay Street.
encoded: Neighbours has confirmed that beloved character Toadie Rebecchi will return to the show, ahead of his exit scenes which are due to air this week. Earlier this year, actor Ryan Moloney announced his decision to step down from the iconic Australian soap after 29 years in the role. In recent scenes, Toadie revealed his plan to move his family to Colac to be near his parents, following his split from wife Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou). While Toadie's teenage daughter Nell (Ayisha Salem-Towner) was not impressed, she ultimately came round to the idea, and we'll soon see the locals bid the Rebecchis a fond farewell. But, as reported in TV Tonight, we'll definitely be seeing Toadie again. A Channel 10 spokesperson confirmed to the publication: "He will return from time to time for guest appearances on the show." Rejoice, Neighbours fans! We already know that Moloney will be developing a career as a director behind the scenes, and Toadie's final regular appearance will broadcast on Wednesday 25th September 2024. The actor is currently travelling the UK with his show, Toad on the Road, and recently told Digital Spy that he has five weeks left on his contract, which Neighbours will use to spread out guest appearances across the next few months. Sadly, beyond this commitment, Moloney has confirmed that there are no plans for a Neighbours comeback beyond these promised cameos. He has also told RadioTimes.com that he's very happy with his exit storyline, feeling that Toadie has been taken to the limit. Read more: Neighbours boss explains decision to axe iconic Toadie Rebecchi Neighbours' Ryan Moloney on Toadie's exit: 'We took the character to the limits' Neighbours confirms surprise exit for Toadie Rebecchi – with a happy twist! Neighbours boss plans Lyn Scully tribute after Janet Andrewartha's death Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause joins Neighbours cast Neighbours continues on Amazon Freevee every Monday to Thursday from 7am. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or vi…

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Neighbours airs distressing update for Mackenzie - will she die?
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date: 2024-08-27T11:22:45.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Death in the Outback had dreadful consequences.
encoded: Death in the Outback week was extremely dramatic on Neighbours, with one left for dead by the end of it. But the repercussions of the week continue to rock Erinsborough today (27th August 2024), as people come to terms with what happened. Namely Mackenzie (Georgie Stone), who was sent to hospital after being shot by Heath (who was killed by a rogue crocodile). She seemed OK, recovering in care and reuniting with Haz and her friends. But later on, when Haz paid her another visit, she was sweating considerably and shaking. She asked Haz if it was hot in the room, and the barista realised she was burning up and began calling for a nurse. However, it wasn't long before Mackenzie completely passed out in his arms, with the monitor behind her beeping ominously. Will Mackenzie pull through? The action also centred around Toadie (Ryan Moloney) as he narrowly escaped death himself, which caused him to reevaluate his life. After some soul-searching, and a vision, he decided he could no longer be with Terese and called things off. Moloney appeared on Good Morning Britain today to discuss his exit, explaining how Neighbours has been his life. He explained: "I started when I was 15, so I’ve grown up on the show. And me personally, I’ve gotten married, had kids, built farms, learnt lots of other bits and pieces. It’s very much my life. "I’ve spent more time on Neighbours than I have off.” Read more: Neighbours' Lucinda Cowden teases 'danger' for Mel in dramatic Outback week Neighbours boss explains decision to axe iconic Toadie Rebecchi Neighbours' Ryan Moloney on Toadie's exit: 'We took the character to the limits' Neighbours continues on Amazon Freevee every Monday to Thursday from 7am. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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