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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
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items: Neighbours' Lyn Scully star Janet Andrewartha dies, aged 72
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items: Neighbours confirms surprise exit for Toadie Rebecchi – with a happy twist!

Iconic Neighbours wedding crowned the soap's greatest ever moment ahead of final episode
type: item
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
type: item
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
type: item
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…

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Neighbours fan-favourite in surprising recast ahead of final ever episodes this year
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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
type: item
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
type: item
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
type: item
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
type: item
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?
type: item
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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Neighbours' Lucinda Cowden teases "danger" for Mel in dramatic Outback week
type: item
date: 2024-08-19T10:34:12.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Freevee
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The actress warns us what's ahead.
encoded: Lucinda Cowden has teased danger for her Neighbours character Melanie Pearson, as she finds herself caught up in a dramatic week in the Outback. When Holly Hoyland (Lucinda Armstrong Hall) and dodgy new boyfriend Heath Royce (Ethan Panizza) venture to the Outback for a holiday, Mel and her ex-husband Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) are drawn into the chaos when things turn sinister. While all eyes may be on Toadie, who is set to make his exit in the coming weeks, Mel will also be taking centre stage. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Cowden explained just how grave the situation becomes for Mel. "She does end up in an incredible amount of danger, absolutely," the actress promised. "There's some pretty scary people out there, and she hurts herself quite early on, so it becomes quite difficult for her to be able to escape from said bad people! "Mel, she sort of gets into this just because she's worried about Toad, and she's concerned about his state of mind; so she goes with him to check these things out. So she's really unaware of what she's getting herself into." View oEmbed on the source website While viewers will have to keep watching to find out Mel's fate, Cowden was asked what it was like filming such intense scenes. "It was 44 and above degrees every day we were out there. And I don't think I've ever encountered so many flies in my entire life. I definitely ate about 7 of them! "It was really taxing, it was incredibly taxing. It was an incredibly difficult week to film, but it was also incredibly amazing to be in such an amazing location, and our crew were so incredible," she added. "I think it was a bit of a feat; we haven't done that sort of thing on Neighbours very often. So it was real stretch for not only the actors, but for everyone involved." Asked if Holly has any suspicions about Heath, Cowden's co-star Lucinda Armstrong Hall told RadioTimes.com: "No, no, not at all. "I think with Holly and Heath's love affair, it starts very innocent from…

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Neighbours boss explains decision to axe iconic Toadie Rebecchi
type: item
date: 2024-08-09T13:03:55.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "Our long-term plans will become clearer in the fullness of time."
encoded: For almost three decades, Toadie Rebecchi has been one of the most popular characters on Neighbours – but now actor Ryan Moloney is ending his long stint on Ramsey Street. Moloney – who will continue to be involved on the soap as a director – recently revealed that Toadie's departure wasn't down to him, and now executive producer Jason Herbison has explained why he felt the time was right to move on from the character. "Ryan is a beloved cast member and Toadie is an iconic Neighbours character, so this decision has been a careful one," he explained during an interview with Australian outlet TV Tonight. "It’s a little hard for me to talk about as we’re in the middle of a very big storyline involving Toadie, however our long-term plans will become clearer in the fullness of time. Both Ryan and Toadie are very important to the Neighbours universe, and this was uppermost in our minds as we look to the future." Pressed on whether the decision was driven by storylines reasons or cost-cutting ones, Herbison expanded: "Like all long-running shows around the world, we want Neighbours to constantly evolve to best match what’s happening in the world and to keep the production model fresh and sustainable. "We want to keep viewers on their toes, while also progressing storylines in a natural way. We have a huge week coming up set in the outback where Toadie’s odyssey comes to a head. It’s big and bold but there’s an authentic character journey there too. Ryan has absolutely knocked it out of the park with his performance." Moloney recently told RadioTimes.com, that he was happy with how his exit plays out. "I think, you know, we kind of took the character to the limits," he revealed. "And I think we kind of get a sense of completion about it." He added: "He's kind of getting haunted by his past, quite a lot. And he's struggling a lot with it! But yeah, in terms of reflecting on Toadie's past – didn't really get much time to do that, [it was] incredibly busy. It was pretty full-o…

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Neighbours stars say Toadie and Mel split was inevitable
type: item
date: 2024-08-05T15:03:03.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "There would have been something that would have split them up along the way."
encoded: Neighbours stars Ryan Moloney and Lucinda Cowden have spoken out about their alter egos' sad split, which came as a big surprise when the beloved soap returned to screens last year. Despite happily tying the knot when Neighbours originally concluded in 2022, Toadie Rebecchi and Melanie Pearson were no longer together by the time we saw them again in Amazon Freevee's revival. Toadie married longtime friend Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou), but his unresolved feelings for Mel after she returned from life on the run led to a fling. Now, in an exclusive chat with RadioTimes.com, Cowden was asked if Mel is truly over Toadie. "Apparently! Apparently, she is," she explained, referencing a recent scene which saw Mel tell Toadie they were never meant to be together. "I think they started off as incredibly good friends, Toadie and Mel, and they got each other. And I think that's never gonna change. "So I think maybe she's realised that - I think she was so hurt that I don't think she could go back with him," she confirmed. "But I think she still loves him as a person, if you know what I mean; she adores him, and I think she always will." While Mel's declaration came as a shock to Toadie, who seems to be spiralling into an existential crisis, her co-star Moloney agrees. "Well, she's had that realisation that there would have been something that would have split them up along the way," he told RadioTimes.com. "Absolutely!" replied Cowden, who also insisted that despite their inevitable split, Mel will always have a soft spot for Toadie. "So, I think she does realise that, but I don't think that stops her from adoring him! Well, he's rather adorable!" she laughed. As Toadie continues to struggle with his past ahead of his impending exit, he and Mel will soon be back in each other's orbits during a tense, action-packed week, which airs from Monday 19th August. Read more: Neighbours' Ryan Moloney on Toadie's exit: 'We took the character to the limits' Neighbours confirms surpris…

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Neighbours' Ryan Moloney on Toadie's exit: 'We took the character to the limits'
type: item
date: 2024-07-31T11:00:28.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The actor has revealed how he feels about his upcoming exit storyline.
encoded: Ryan Moloney has revealed his thoughts on his impending departure from Australian soap Neighbours, after announcing that he will be leaving his iconic role of Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi. The actor has played Toadie since 1995, and the character will soon take centre stage as a number of Ramsay Street regulars head to the Outback, where danger isn't far behind. Ahead of the dramatic episodes, which are set to air in August, Moloney spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com, and was asked if he's happy with how his exit plays out. "Yeah, I think it's pretty good! I think, you know, we kind of took the character to the limits," he revealed. "And I think we kind of get a sense of completion about it." "Yeah, I am [happy], I'm kind of excited for the future, and I'm excited to come over and see everyone for Toad on the Road! So it ain't the end of the Toad, I guess! Well, you know, not yet, anyway!" Moloney's solo tour, Toad on the Road, arrives in the UK this September, where the actor will be looking back over his almost 30 years on Neighbours. And speaking of nostalgia, the star notes that Toadie is currently troubled by his eventful past. "He's kind of getting haunted by his past, quite a lot," he told RadioTimes.com. "And he's struggling a lot with it! But yeah, in terms of reflecting on Toadie's past – didn't really get much time to do that, [it was] incredibly busy. It was pretty full-on!" With such a chaotic time ahead on-screen, we can only wait and see what becomes of Toadie in the coming weeks. Neighbours airs its big Death in the Outback week from Monday 19th August on Amazon Freevee. Read more: Neighbours confirms surprise exit for Toadie Rebecchi – with a happy twist! Neighbours unveils "Death in the Outback" week ahead of Toadie’s exit 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 Soap…

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Neighbours boss plans Lyn Scully tribute after Janet Andrewartha's death
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date: 2024-07-30T12:10:51.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Executive producer Jason Herbison says Andrewartha's death is a "huge loss to the world of Neighbours".
encoded: Following the passing of Lyn Scully actress Janet Andrewartha, Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison has revealed that the soap will address the moment with a tribute at a later date. Speaking to 10 News First in Australia, alongside Paul Robinson star Stefan Dennis, Herbison was asked what will happen to the character of Lyn on the soap. Herbison said: "We haven't really had a chance to think too much about that yet. I had ambitions to bring Lyn back into the show at some point soon, so I'm very sad that we're not going to be able to do that. "I haven't had a chance to think about it. The character of Lyn though, an absolute legendary character – Ramsay Street royalty, really." Stefan Dennis then added: "I reckon we'll find some way of [memorialising] it." Herbison agreed, saying: "We'll address it at some point but a huge loss to the world of Neighbours and to all of us here that work on it." View oEmbed on the source website Andrewartha played Lyn Scully on Neighbours between 1999 and 2006, and then again between 2008 and 2011. She subsequently made guest appearances in 2016, 2017 and 2019. She died at the age of 72 on Friday 26th July in Melbourne, and her former castmates on Neighbours were quick to pay tribute to her life and career. Susan Kennedy star Jackie Woodburne said: "Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman. "Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun. To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day." Meanwhile, Dennis added in a comment on Instagram: "So very upset to lose the lovely Janet. As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl." Read more: Neighbours confirms surprise exit for Toadie Rebecchi – with a happy twist! Neighbours confirms return of Harold's granddaughter Sky Mangel Neighbours continues on Amazon Freevee every Monday t…

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Neighbours' Lyn Scully star Janet Andrewartha dies, aged 72
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date: 2024-07-28T09:12:11.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Andrewartha first appeared as the beloved character on the Australian soap in 1999.
encoded: Australian actress Janet Andrewartha, best known for her role as Lyn Scully in Neighbours, has died at the age of 72. Andrewartha passed away peacefully on Friday 26th July in Melbourne, with her daughters Eloise and Sarah by her side. In a post on the official Neighbours account on X, a statement was released saying: "Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha. Beloved by viewers for her role as Ramsay Street's Lyn Scully, Janet will be fondly remembered. Our thoughts are with Janet's family and loved ones at this time." Andrewartha was first introduced on Neighbours as Lyn in 1999, along with the rest of the Scully family. Throughout her time on the show she had a particularly memorable relationship with Stefan Dennis's character, Paul Robinson. She was a regular on the show until 2006, although returned for a guest appearance in 2008, and in a permanent capacity in 2008. She left again in 2011, although reprised the role for further appearances in 2016, 2017 and 2019. View oEmbed on the source website Andrewartha was also known for her theatre work, as well as for playing Rebecca Kean in Prisoner: Cell Block H and Detective Bridget Ryan in Blue Heelers. She most recently appeared in the TV series Fake earlier this year. Among those paying tribute to Andrewartha following the news of her passing was Neighbours' Susan Kennedy star Jackie Woodburne, who said: "Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman. "Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun. To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day." Meanwhile, Dennis said: "So very upset to lose the lovely Janet. As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl." Sheila Canning star Colette Mann said: "I was so shocked to hear this news yesterday and I can only echo Jackie’s words abo…

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Neighbours unveils "Death in the Outback" week ahead of Toadie’s exit
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date: 2024-07-04T11:04:54.000Z
creator: Lidia Molina-Whyte
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Holly and Heath's upcoming holiday in the Outback could turn deadly in Neighbours upcoming episodes.
encoded: It's going to be a dramatic summer for the cast of Neighbours. Beginning on 19th August, the soap will kick off Death in the Outback week – and it looks set to be as ominous as it sounds. The string of episodes will see some of our favourite characters swap out Ramsay Street's suburban bliss for the Aussie bush, but one of them won't return. The soap has confirmed the storyline will revolve around Holly Hoyland (Lucinda Armstrong-Hall), Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney), Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden), Haz Devkar (Shiv Palekar), and Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone). Guest stars Anica Calida and Ethan Panizza will also be involved as returning character Tess Carmichael and newbie Heath Royce, respectively. In fact, it's Heath and Holly's last-minute holiday to the Outback that kicks things off. "Holly is unaware of the danger that lurks around her in the Outback, both on land and in Heath Royce, her secret love interest," the soap teased. When Haz and Mackenzie can’t reach Holly, they head out to the Outback themselves. But Holly isn't the only not responding, Toadie and Melanie have disappeared from Erinsborough without a word, too. But who won't return? Well, we do know Moloney (Toadie) will leave the soap after three decades, though he's set to remain a part of the Neighbours crew, and he did hint that the door for him to return will be left open. "I can’t tell you what is happening to the character – maybe I could be the next Jim Robinson. Or maybe I’ll be the next Harold Bishop and keep popping back over the years," he said at the time his exit was confirmed. So, which will it be? Sounds like we'll have to wait until August to find out. 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.

Neighbours confirms surprise exit for Toadie Rebecchi – with a happy twist!
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date: 2024-06-27T06:00:01.000Z
creator: Laura Denby
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: So long, Toad!
encoded: Neighbours has announced that beloved series regular Toadie Rebecchi will be leaving the Australian soap as a regular character later in the year. Star Ryan Moloney, who has played Toadie for nearly 30 years, confirmed the news himself, as he wants to turn his hand to directing. But happily, this means he will continue to play a vital role within the Neighbours family. In a video shared on the show's official Instagram, which you can view above, Moloney teased: "After 30 years playing Toadie, I will be leaving Ramsay Street. I can't tell you what is happening to the character – maybe I could be the next Jim Robinson. Or maybe I'll be the next Harold Bishop and just keep popping back over the years." The star promised to discuss his time on Neighbours in his upcoming stage show Toad on the Road, before going on to tease his first episode as director. "And although I won't be bringing you our fantastic storylines from in front of the camera, I will be bringing them to you from the other side, behind the camera," he added. "I've just started director training and have just finished filming my first episode as director – so I really hope that you enjoy that." In a touching tribute to his role, and to the fans who have watched him through the years, Moloney added: "Thank you all for the love that you have shown me and Toadie over the years. Three decades, in fact. "I'll miss you, I'll miss him, and I'll miss Erinsborough... but whatever you do, make sure you don't miss what's going to happen on Ramsay Street." Neighbours' executive director Jason Herbison shared his own thoughts on the upcoming departure: "Toadie is an Australian television icon and Ryan is Ramsay Street royalty. The street won't be the same without seeing him every week however there's every chance he will pop back in the future. "In the meantime, we're thrilled to support his directing ambitions and can't wait for viewers to see how Toadie's season-long story arc plays out. Ryan's been instrumental in …