Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney)

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Neighbours couple Toadie and Sonya Rebecchi will adapt to a surprising new lifestyle when they become naturists in an upcoming storyline.

With their teenage son Callum living abroad and Georgia now living with Kyle, Toadie (Ryan Moloney) and Sonya (Eve Morey) decide to embrace the freedom of being the only adults in their home.

Experimenting with something that Sonya has always wanted to try, the couple begin walking around nude, but soon find the novelty wears off.

However, just as they are about to give up on the idea and get dressed, an important prospective client of Toadie's catches them.

Although an embarrassed Toadie and Sonya attempt to make excuses for their situation, the client is delighted and admits she is a naturist too.

Toadie and Sonya are left shocked when she suggests a dinner with them and her husband next week, but Toadie agrees, eager for the client's business.

Neighbours airs these scenes next week on Eleven in Australia and later this month on Channel 5 in the UK.

[Dazzle]

Neighbours couple Toadie and Sonya Rebecchi will adapt to a surprising new lifestyle when they become naturists in an upcoming storyline.

That's hilarious!

I love how Neighbours are doing more funny and risque storylines these days.

By the way, that the best use I've seen of the moonie smiley, Perdy!

[Mirjam]

I can't wait to see this, this is just too funny!

[LostVoodoo]

Neighbours has been both hilarious and drama-tastic recently, I'm really enjoying it!

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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney has discussed the soap's upcoming anniversary celebrations, adding that he thinks viewers will be satisfied with the episodes.

Show bosses recently announced plans to reintroduce several iconic characters to mark the occasion, including Madge and Harold Bishop and Delta Goodrem's character Nina Tucker.

Speaking about the announcements, Maloney said to Digital Spy: "It's fantastic to have these great iconic characters come back to Neighbours. I've loved seeing them all again.

"The anniversary episodes will kick off on March 18. Viewers should enjoy it. We have put a lot of effort in.

"There are some big plans for next year in general and I think it will just keep getting better."

The cast and crew have been busy filming for the big episodes recently, but Moloney insisted that he will still be involved in the celebrations despite being in the UK at the moment rehearsing for his pantomime role.

He said: "I've only missed out on about a week of shooting and they actually all go on a break next week.

"I'm still going to be really involved and we have shot lots of stuff so far. The anniversary episodes go on for about three weeks."

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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney has explained Anne Charleston's shock return to the show as Madge Bishop.

Show bosses announced in November that Madge will be reappearing for Neighbours' 30th anniversary celebrations alongside former husband Harold, despite the fact that she passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2001.

Ian Smith and Anne Charleston back at Neighbours
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Ian Smith and Anne Charleston back at Neighbours

Producers had kept tight-lipped about how, why and in what form Madge will return, with some fans speculating over whether she would be seen as a ghost or in a dream sequence. However, Moloney - who plays Toadie Rebecchi - shed some new light on the situation during an interview on ITV's This Morning today (January 5).

He laughed: "It's a bit awkward because Madge is dead. She's more a figment of Harold's imagination, should we say."

Moloney added that he was disappointed to miss out on sharing scenes with returnee Delta Goodrem, as he had already travelled to the UK to do pantomime when she reprised her role as Nina Tucker for three episodes.

He said: "Unfortunately I left before Delta came back. She's going to be performing a song or two, I think. That's pretty exciting as well. There's a whole series of people who come in. I think it's about a three-week period."

Moloney also promised that Toadie's marriage to Sonya (Eve Morey) will stay strong in the weeks ahead, despite the unveiling of her stalker in today's episode.

"It brings them closer together because it's someone from Sonya's past," he explained. "Sonya's past comes back to haunt her and she has a few issues with that.

"I think Sonya and Toadie are pretty good. I think they're fine. But then again it's soap, so I've just said that so that means we're getting a divorce!"

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After being thrown from a jumping castle, Toadie faces the real prospect of life in a wheelchair.
Thanks to Sonya and Nell, Toadie's life has never been better - but a tragic accident is about to turn his world upside down.
Though he's had his dramas over the years, Toadie (Ryan Moloney) is in a good place in life.
His marriage is stonger than ever, he's got a beautiful daughter, Nell, who adores him and his career is solid and secure.
Toadie's life is about to change dramatically and one of Ramsay Street's favourite characters may never be the same again.
Before that happens, however, the most pressing problem on Toadie's mind is the depressing state of his and Sonya's (Eve Morey) love life.
When Sheila (Colette Mann) is getting more action than them, Sonya and Toadie know it's time to take action.
So, while Nell (Scarlett Anderson) is entertained at the Child Care Centre's grand opening day, the couple make plans for Amy (Zoe Cramond) to babysit Nell for the night.
As Toadie and Sonya get caught up in their plans for a night of romance, they soon realise they've lost sight of Nell.
At the very same moment, the jumping castle starts shifting dangerously in the wind, having not been secured to the ground properly.
Terrified that Nell might be caught in the inflatable death trap, Toadie sprints to hold it down.
He leaps inside to try to stop the jumping castle going any further but when it bucks off the ground again in the strong wind, Toadie is violently thrown to the ground.
His fall goes unnoticed by anyone for a few crucial moments until Naomi (Morgana O'Reilly), the event organiser, spots him lying unconscious.
As panic ensues, Karl (Alan Fletcher) arrives and immediately takes charge of the situation.
Toadie is quickly stabilised and taken to hospital, where he soon wakes up and appears to be okay.
Sonya, who had been out of her mind with worry, slowly feels her heartbeat begin to return to normal.
Her relief is short-lived, however, when Toadie makes a shocking admission: he can't feel his legs.
As Toadie and Sonya are consumed by panic, extensive testing reveals that Toadie's old bullet wound has been aggravated and he needs immediate surgery.
As a frantic Sonya must sit in limbo and wait for news, Toadie goes under the knife for emergency surgery - will he ever be able to walk again?
Credit TV Soap 30th July 2015

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Toadie Rebecchi will be left facing a very uncertain future in Neighbours later this month, after a freak accident on a bouncy castle leaves him paralysed.

The tragedy happens as Toadie (Ryan Moloney) and Sonya are making plans to reignite the spark in their marriage while attending an open day event organised by Naomi Canning.

Distracted while discussing their plans for an evening alone, the couple soon realise they have lost sight of their daughter Nell just as the bouncy castle starts to move in the wind, having not been properly secured to the ground.

Believing Nell could be trapped in the castle, Toadie jumps inside in order to hold it down, but when it bucks off the ground again, Toadie falls off and is knocked unconscious.

Toadie rushes over to the unsecured bouncy castle, afraid that Nell is trapped insite
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Toadie rushes over to the unsecured bouncy castle

Toadie attempts to jump inside the bouncy castle
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Toadie attempts to jump inside the bouncy castle

Eventually Naomi spots Toadie lying unconscious under the castle
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Eventually Naomi spots Toadie lying unconscious

When Toadie wakes up in hospital, the relief of his loved ones is short-lived, as he is forced to confess that he can no longer feel his legs.

Subsequent test results reveal that Toadie's accident has aggravated his old bullet wound, which he sustained when he was shot by Guy Sykes in 2006.

To make matters more uncertain, doctors are unsure whether the bullet is still lodged inside Toadie and has caused more damage, or if the swelling he suffered is pinching some nerves. One potential outcome is permanent, while the other would resolve itself in time.

Although Toadie and Sonya face an anxious wait to find out whether he'll ever walk again, they are forced to come to terms with the fact he is paralysed for the time being at least, and their life will never be the same again. What does the future hold for the Rebecchi clan?

Toadie is left in a critical condition after the bouncy castle incident
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Toadie is left in a critical condition

Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday August 24 and Tuesday August 25 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.


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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney has teased a long journey ahead for his character Toadie Rebecchi following his accident this week.

UK viewers will see Toadie left paralysed after a tragic accident on a bouncy castle, leaving him with a very uncertain future.

Although Toadie initially goes into denial over the situation, he is soon forced to face up to the harsh reality that he may never be able to walk again.

Speaking to Digital Spy, Moloney said: "This is going to go on for a long time, absolutely. I am still filming in a wheelchair.

"He initially thinks it is just swelling and that is what is causing the problem. He thinks once that goes down, they will be able to fix him up and everything will be okay.

"That is just his hope talking though and once that wears off, the reality is that this could be a permanent way of life and it looks like it is going to be. He is very upset by it."

Discussing the challenges of filming in a wheelchair, Moloney said: "I initially thought that it was going to be difficult to try and show colour and movement. I thought the directors would whinge about everything not being in shot and all this kind of stuff, but it has been really good and I am really enjoying it.

"It has been challenging in terms of not moving your legs. All the natural instincts of not being able to move and also trying to learn how you would move around, hold yourself and do particular things if you can't move your legs. It has definitely been a challenge."

Toadie's future is looking increasingly bleak but Moloney has revealed that it will make his relationship with his wife Sonya even stronger.

He said: "This affects his ability to actually do the normal roles that he would do in his family - being the main breadwinner and whether or not his business will survive. He also worries about being able to relate to Nell and the things he can do with her, and the things he now can't.

"On top of that, he has Sonya and her now being his lover but also his carer. From that aspect, there is a lot in there. Obviously there are the normal challenges but this actually really brings them together.

"They will come out stronger from this. They have got to rely on being honest and open with each other because what else have they got after that?"

Neighbours will air Toadie's accident on Monday (August 24) at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.


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Toadie Rebecchi is another character whose life will be left hanging in the balance during the fire, after Sheila Canning makes a life or death decision of her own.

Toadie (Ryan Maloney) was left paralysed earlier in the year, but he will be left with no choice but to abandon the wheelchair he now uses when the explosion rips through the school.

As a determined Toadie tries to escape unaided, he soon realises that he is completely out of his depth and with the smoke increasing, he begs someone to help him.

Sheila wrestles with the guilt of choosing to save herself over Toadie
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Sheila wrestles with guilt

Sheila wrestles with the guilt of choosing to save herself over Toadie
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Sheila wrestles with guilt

The fire rages around Toadie
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The fire rages around Toadie

However, when Sheila sees the desperate predicament he is in, she panics and flees, choosing to save herself and leave him stranded.

While Sheila wrestles with the guilt of choosing to save herself over Toadie, it's up to Sonya to find her husband and bring him to safety.

Luckily, Sonya receives unexpected help from Steph Scully, who shouldn't have even been at the school in the first place. As the pair work together to try and get Toadie out of the building, could this be a turning point for Steph at last?

Sonya finds Toadie amongst the debris
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Sonya finds Toadie amongst the debris

Sonya tries to free Toadie
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Sonya tries to free Toadie

Steph and Sonya drag Toadie to safety
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Steph and Sonya drag Toadie to safety

Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday November 3 and Wednesday November 4 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.