THAT'S it folks, Neighbours has filmed its final ever episode – but fans are being given one last treat as they say goodbye to the soap.
The Australian series – which was given the axe after nearly four decades on the air – will feature a whole host of former stars in its last ever show.
Which former Neighbours stars are returning for the final episode?
Neighbours has long been a fan favourite since it started back in 1985.
The soap has proved to be a good starting block for a lot pf actors, and has made some HUGE stars out of some of its former cast.
Speaking about shooting the final episode, executive producer Jason Herbison told fans: "We all knew this day was coming but until we were here in this moment when the very last scene was filmed, it was hard to express how we would all feel", said .
"Of course, it is sad and tears were shed, but we’re also enormously proud. 37 years is an incredible achievement and that should be celebrated."
Kylie and Jason
In a move which is sure to leave die-hard fans sobbing, The Sun revealed the final scene will show Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan returning to Ramsey Street – 34 years after they quit the soap.
In an emotional moment, the pair turn to each other before beaming and declaring they are "home".
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Kylie, 54, and Jason, 54, both saw they career skyrocket after playing Charlene and Scott Robinson on Neighbours.
Kylie last appeared on the show in July 1988 while Jason stayed a year longer – not leaving until May 89.
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Since then they have both gone on to sell millions of albums around the world.
Their 1988 single Especially For You debuted at number 2 in the UK charts and after a campaign by fans 2014 surpassed a million sales.
Guy Pearce
Guy, 54, will reprise his role as Mike Young to pay tribute to the show that put him on the map.
The actor got his big break when he starred on the show between 1986 and 1989, and has not been back since.
Guy said: "It is very exciting and surreal at the same time being back on set again, however it feels like coming home.
"It’s where it all started for me professionally. I’ve been asked to come back on occasions over the years and wondered if it was the right thing to do, but once I knew the show was finishing, I knew I had to do it."
Since Neighbours, Mike has since gone on to be a big screen sensation in Hollywood movies such as Momento, LA Confidential and Iron Man 3.
Guy also starred in one of the most acclaimed shows of 2021, Mare of Easttown, alongside Kate Winslet.
Ian Smith
Neighbours legend Ian Smith, 83, will be returning as Harold Bishop and he couldn’t be more proud to be a big part of it all as the show comes to an emotional end after 37 years.
He said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to be back. I'm the biggest sook under the sun. I'm going to be shocking on the last night that Neighbours airs. It really will be an end of an era and I am so proud to have been a part of it.
"Having him back on set has been poignant for him and for us. He’s been very involved in the storyline, and I can’t wait to finally answer the question for viewers – 'who is Mike Young today?'."
Daniel MacPherson
Ramsay Street hunk Daniel MacPherson, 42, who played Joel Samuels for four years from 1998, is representing the 1990s.
Speaking about going back he said: “Joining Neighbours at age 17, little did I know, was going to kick start a career that continues to be the adventure of a lifetime.
"To go back and play Joel one more time, was a small way to show my enormous gratitude to cast, crew and fans of the show.”
Who else appears in the final episode?
Fans will also get to see many more of the soap's familiar faces saying goodbye too.
Melissa Bell, 49, who played Scott and Paul Robinson’s little sister Lucy, Benjamin McNair, the Kennedy’s eldest son Mal and Lesley Baker, 78, who played Toadie Rebecchi’s mum, are all returnees, as well as Mark Little, who is known for playing Joel Mangel.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, 46, who played manipulative minx Izzy Hoyland, was at the centre of some of the soap’s biggest storylines in the 00s.
She said: “It is such an honour to be invited back to celebrate the end of an era. I can’t wait to bring Izzy back to life, reunite with the cast and send off Neighbours with a bang.”
Olympia Valance, 29, popular Paige Smith, James Mason, 32, who played Chris Pappas for five years from 2010, and Jodi Gordon, 37, school teacher Elly Conway, are returning from the 2020s era.
The regular cast who will also be on the episode include:
- Stefan Dennis
- Jackie Woodburne
- Ryan Moloney
- Freya Van Dyke
- Lucinda Cowden
- Scarlett Anderson
- John Turner
- Alan Fletcher
- Zima Anderson
- Annie Jones
- Harlow Herbison-Fuentes
- Rebekah Elmaloglou
- Kate Kendall
- Sally-Anne Upton
- Richard Huggett
- April Rose Pengilly
- Takaya Honda
- Richie Morris
- Gemma Bird Matheson
- Georgie Stone
- Candice Leask
- Lloyd Will
- Emerald Chan
- Jacinta Stapleton
- Paul Keane
- Charlotte Chimes
- Tim Kano
- Phoebe Roberts
- Ben Hall
- Matt Wilson
When will Neighbours finish?
Neighbours airs on Network Ten in Australia, and Channel 5 here in the UK.
It was announced back in February 2022 that the long running soap had been cancelled.
Neighbours filmed its last scenes on June 10, 2022.
The soap will air the final episode on August 1, 2022.
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