Amy Greenwood (Jacinta Stapleton)

[Pantherboy]

I couldn't find an old thread, so I have started a new one for Jacinta Stapleton. She is making a guest reappearance in reprising her role as Amy Greenwood after 20 years (with a later brief appearance in 2005)


Neighbours confirms return for Amy Greenwood as Jacinta Stapleton reprises the role
"She is so unpredictable and great fun."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a34810936/neighbours-amy-greenwood-return-jacinta-stapleton/

Neighbours favourite Jacinta Stapleton is officially coming back to Erinsborough.

With her guest return as Amy Greenwood kicking off on Australian screens next month and in the UK in early January, this will be the first time she's showed her face in the soap since 2005.

Back in the day, Stapleton's party girl character skipped town with Damien Smith (played by John Ridley) when they found out she was pregnant ? marrying each other before Damien eventually came out as gay.

As for how she'll be reintroduced, Amy now works in the fashion industry and turns up when a call for a new Lassiters uniform design goes out.

"As Amy Greenwood has always held a fond place in my heart, to reprise her 20 years later feels like a gift that rarely happens in one's career," commented the actress.

"She's effusive and flamboyant and joyous to play. Her time back in Erinsborough will see her experience everything from friendship to drama, to romance and heartbreak. It's quite the ride."

Meanwhile, executive producer Jason Herbison shared a few words of his own.

"Amy Greenwood is a heritage character I've wanted to reprise for a long time because she is so unpredictable and great fun, and I'm thrilled Jacinta was available for this guest part ? she has slipped back into the role effortlessly," he explained.

"Amy is set to raise some eyebrows on Ramsay Street but also win a lot of hearts."

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).


And from radiotimes.com:

Neighbours announces return of Amy Greenwood as Jacinta Stapleton reprises role
Now we just need Lance Wilkinson back...

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/neighbours/2020-11-28/neighbours-amy-jacinta-stapleton-return/

[lizann]

i hope she stays longer, great with toad and shane, bring in her kids and gay ex hubbys

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:

Aust Pace



Neighbours' Amy Greenwood leaves Erinsborough after Shane Rebecchi drama
The love triangle reaches a conclusion.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a35548015/neighbours-spoilers-amy-leaves-shane-dipi/

Neighbours spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.

Neighbours character Amy Greenwood has decided to leave Erinsborough on Australian screens, after her relationship with Shane Rebecchi came to an end.

Thursday's episode (February 18) on 10 Peach saw Amy devastated by the idea of Shane reuniting with Dipi as she prepared to set off back home to Queensland.

It is unclear whether this is the end of star Jacinta Stapleton's guest stint.

The past few months have seen a love triangle storyline develop between Amy, Shane and Dipi. Shane picked Amy after Dipi confessed that she still loves Shane, but the drama culminated in a life-or-death moment at the Tram.

Shane arrives to see both Amy and Dipi unconscious following a gas leak. Instinctively, he saves Dipi first. Amy notices this, but it's not until a conversation with Terese Willis that she realises Shane still loves Dipi.

Amy and Shane meet up outside the Tram where they split. Speaking to Toadie Rebecchi afterwards, she confirms she's putting her boutique business plans on hold ? giving up the Tram ? and announces she's leaving to go back to her kids.

Shane is planning on telling Dipi how he really feels ? which pleases Yashvi ? but at the same time, Dipi is preparing divorce papers, having decided to try and move on with her life.

Will Shane and Dipi get back together?

These scenes air in the UK in five weeks' time.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Danners9]

Boo. Shame. She was good.

Now Shane and Dipi will get back together as both have tried something new and things will return to normal.

[lizann]

id kept amy get rid of dipi chloe and nicolette

[CuriousCase]

id kept amy get rid of dipi chloe and nicolette

Agreed!

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article on Jacinta/Amy's return:



Neighbours star Jacinta Stapleton confirms Amy Greenwood is returning as a regular
"The answer was a 'hell yes!'"

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a36327109/neighbours-jacinta-stapleton-amy-greenwood-returning-regular/

Jacinta Stapleton has confirmed that she will be back as a regular on Neighbours following her recent guest return.

The actress reprised her role as Amy Greenwood after 20 years away from the soap last year (15 if you count a one-off appearance in 2005) in Australia and earlier this year in the UK.

However, we'll be seeing a lot more of the star on our screens going forward, Jacinta telling Digital Spy exclusively that she couldn't be more "excited" to be a regular.

"So, originally I was supposed to be back there for only six weeks in 2020, then in my first week it got extended to eleven," she explained.

"It was completely stressful to be honest, coming back after 20 years, and I am sure the producers needed to see that I still had it in me! After six weeks I wanted to discuss script with them and it was then that they asked me if I would stay.

"I wanted to, for sure, so instead of the usual protocol of 'you speak to my people', I told them personally, I'd stay? for a bit!"

Asked whether she hoped for a regular slot on the soap when she filmed her guest return last year, Jacinta admitted: "I never in a million years ? or 20 to be exact ? thought I'd be back on Neighbours at all.

"When I was gently coerced by the very fabulous Jackie Woodburne, Anne Charleston and Jan Russ to come back, I had to really think about it. Did that fast-paced, frenetic, absolute machine of a show suit me right now? I loved that character, and still do.

"So to be able to bring Amy back with wisdom and experience is truly a gift. Also, I was really glad to observe the culture of the working environment had progressed to a more inclusive and diverse one, so the answer was a 'hell yes!'"

As for who she would like Amy to interact with, especially after Shane Rebecchi's exit from Ramsay Street, the star said: "My favourite person to work with was [Shane actor] Nick Coghlan, the consummate professional that he is.

"We were definitely of the same ilk and I hope to work with him again. I also love the dynamic between Amy and Ter?se, played by Rebekah Elmaloglou, so I hope that continues for a long time."

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Aussieguy]

So Dipi is gone and Amy is coming back? Fantastic!

[tammyy2j]

Will her kids or Lance or her gay husbands make an appearance?

I am glad she is returning I like Amy

[Ruffed_lemur]

I am disappointed Amy is returning. I thought she had served her purpose.

[Pantherboy]

Will her kids or Lance or her gay husbands make an appearance?

I am glad she is returning I like Amy

There was a hint in last night's Aust episode that we might be seeing her kid(s) at some stage. Toadie asked whether her kids would be joining her & her reply was along the lines of "we are still discussing it". We will see.

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours airs Amy Greenwood return as Roxy Willis is left devastated
Jacinta Stapleton is back as a regular.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a36417599/neighbours-spoilers-amy-greenwood-return-roxy-devastated/

Neighbours spoilers follow from Australian episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.

Neighbours has aired Amy Greenwood's return on Australian screens this week, but her comeback leaves Roxy Willis devastated.

Earlier this month, Jacinta Stapleton confirmed she would be back on the Ramsay Street soap as a regular, and she was added to the opening titles in today's episode (May 13) as part of Roxy and Ned's shot at the Flamingo Bar.

It's this venue that's at the centre of Amy's return storyline, as a clash between Amy and Roxy looks imminent.

10 Peach viewers have recently seen Roxy going for the Flamingo Bar manager vacancy, organising a volleyball tournament in an attempt to impress Terese Willis.

The tournament turned out to be a success in the May 12 episode, but a confident Roxy was stunned when Amy arrived and revealed she was the bar's new manager.

In today's episode, Amy started work at the Flamingo Bar while Roxy was upset and angry that she was rejected for the position. Struggling to understand how Amy secured the job over her, Roxy tried to get answers from Chloe Brennan.

Chloe explained that Amy's application stood out in part because of the ideas she came up with and presented to take the bar forwards. Chloe then offered advice, suggesting Roxy should look at the situation as an opportunity ? instead of remaining upset, she could see Amy as a mentor and learn from her.

When Amy later approached Roxy with an offer to give her more responsibility, Roxy agreed and began enthusiastically brainstorming new ideas.

But the next day, Roxy's ideas were immediately shut down by Amy, leaving her further unimpressed with her new boss.

Will Roxy get on board with Amy as the Flamingo Bar's new manager, or will their working relationship deteriorate and cause issues?

Amy also caught up with her friend Toadie Rebecchi, and confirmed that Shane Rebecchi leaving for Sydney made her decision to return to Erinsborough much easier. However, she was evasive when asked about her time in Cairns. Is Amy hiding something?

These scenes will air in the UK in four weeks' time.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Aussieguy]

Was Amy's return as a regular planned I wonder. I'm assuming her kids will come down to live with her but where?

[Danners9]

Was Amy's return as a regular planned I wonder. I'm assuming her kids will come down to live with her but where?

It's odd to have her back as a guest to serve as the catalyst for Shane/Dipi's exit only to leave to be with her kids and then come back as a regular without them. Reactions to her role were probably positive, prompting it, but the storyline is awkward. I felt the Shane/Dipi affair/exit storyline was poorly done anyway. If it was planned that Amy returns, she could have just stayed. Dipi goes off to Sydney, Shane realises he can't be without her and follows after, breaking up with Amy and leaving her in Erinsborough.

Agree that the kids will probably turn up. Maybe even move in with Toad, if there is space.

[Aussieguy]

That's a good point if it was planned she wouldn't need to leave in the first place

[Pantherboy]

There was a hint in last night's Aust episode that we might be seeing her kid(s) at some stage. Toadie asked whether her kids would be joining her & her reply was along the lines of "we are still discussing it". We will see.

In last night's Aust episode, Amy's 16-year-old daughter Zara was discussed, so no doubt we will be seeing her at some point.

[lizann]

i like her wardrobe and accessories, how can you find where from?

[Pantherboy]

i like her wardrobe and accessories, how can you find where from?

I gather you could contact the official Neighbours Facebook page etc & ask them the question/send them a message:

https://www.facebook.com/Neighbours/

or failing that, contact/message Jacinta (Amy) directly through her socials:

https://www.instagram.com/jacintastapleton/

https://www.jacintastapleton.com/

[bubbles80]

i like her wardrobe and accessories, how can you find where from?

Have a look on shopyourtv.com 😃

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours' Amy to face disapproval from daughter over Levi and Ned
Zara isn't happy about the polyamorous relationship.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38599946/neighbours-spoilers-amy-zara-levi-ned-disapproval/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' Amy Greenwood will face disapproval from Zara Selwyn when she tells her daughter about her polyamorous relationship.

The 2022 trailer previously confirmed that Zara, played by Freya Van Dyke, will arrive in Erinsborough and walk in on her mother Amy (Jacinta Stapleton) in bed with Levi Canning (Richie Morris) and Ned Willis (Ben Hall).

Before Zara's arrival, Amy, Levi, and Ned's polyamorous relationship is back on track after a difficult past few weeks.

Despite previously asking Amy to dump Levi after the police ball, Ned comes to the decision that he's happy with the relationship as it stands and apologises to both Amy and Ned.

With Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) safe and appearing to be doing okay, Ned later unwinds with Amy and Levi. The trio are having fun when Amy admits to having a sexy dream of a threesome with Ned and Levi.

Amy and her boyfriends are in the same bed the following morning, when they are interrupted by Zara.

Although she is delighted to see her daughter, Amy tries to hide the relationship and pretends that Ned and Levi are just her friends.

Amy wants nothing more than to reconnect with Zara and tries to bond with her.

She eventually feels she needs to tell her daughter the truth about her relationship with Levi and Ned, as she realises Zara may find out from somebody else.

But Zara reacts badly and is horrified by the fact that her mother is in a committed relationship with two younger men. How will Amy respond?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, January 5 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours star Jacinta Stapleton teases future of Amy and Zara storyline
"Zara wants Amy to herself."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38743710/neighbours-spoilers-jacinta-stapleton-amy-zara-future/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours star Jacinta Stapleton has spoken to Digital Spy about Zara Selwyn's arrival in Erinsborough, revealing that it was always the plan to bring in Amy Greenwood's troublesome daughter.

The show's new season has kicked off with a big new story for Amy, who was wrong-footed when Zara turned up wanting to spend time with her.

In recent days, Amy has struggled to balance her commitments as a parent to Zara alongside her polyamorous relationship with Ned Willis (Ben Hall) and Levi Canning (Richie Morris).

Wednesday's episode (January 12) on Channel 5 sees Zara ask Amy to put things on pause with Ned and Levi so that she can concentrate fully on her.

Asked whether Zara's introduction was always planned when Amy returned, Jacinta told Digital Spy: "It was actually, it was always on the cards. Amy hasn't been present in her children's lives. I think Amy has probably got abandonment issues and she's repeated the process with her own children.

"Amy was off flying all the time, being a flight attendant and travelling the world. She really hasn't spent much quality time with her kids and they've been brought up by their two gay fathers.

"Amy has felt afraid of Zara not understanding the polyamorous relationship and the seriousness of it. I guess Amy has been through all that with the whole town and trying to defend it all. Now Zara has come in and she's the one person Amy wants the respect of, but that can be quite challenging for her.

"Essentially it's more about the fact that Zara wants Amy to herself. She hasn't had a woman in her life and she's 16 and she just wants the chance to bond with her.

"Zara has lived with her fathers and brothers up in Queensland for ages and she's never had that girl time. That's what she wants and she doesn't want to vie for her attention."

Jacinta added that she was thrilled when Freya Van Dyke landed the role of Zara after the audition process.

She said: "I was involved at the callback session. They had five girls from the shortlist and I got the one I wanted, so that was good. It wasn't up to me, but obviously Freya was the best one for the part.

"Everyone is wonderful and they were all very capable on the callback level but Freya just had this nice fire but also a gorgeous vulnerability.

"Freya and I just connected. I thought that she had brought a really beautiful emotional quality and real softness, even though she comes in and she's quite the whirlwind, like a wrecking ball.

"It's so funny because Freya just turned 18 and that's the age I started. There's a lot of getting in trouble in school and Amy misunderstanding her. It's really interesting to see."

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Neighbours lines up life-or-death drama for Amy Greenwood
Zara feels guilty at the hospital.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a38768741/neighbours-spoilers-amy-zara-accident/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours character Amy Greenwood's life is in the balance as she's rushed to hospital.

Amy (Jacinta Stapleton) ends up seriously injured during a heated confrontation with her daughter Zara Selwyn (Freya Van Dyke), and the teenager faces an anxious wait to see if her mother will survive.

In upcoming scenes on Channel 5 and 10 Peach, Amy is still recovering from the injuries that she sustained during the storm.

After learning she's out of a job as a result of the damage done to the Flamingo Bar, Amy becomes stressed and worries about how she's going to support herself and Zara financially.

While job hunting, she makes an impulsive and expensive purchase as she decides to start a new business, but shows signs of buyer's remorse.

Meanwhile, Zara begins attending Erinsborough High but she ends up frustrated when she gets into trouble with the teachers over her uniform and has a bad encounter with a couple of mean girls.

Zara becomes further frustrated when she learns about Amy's business plans, and decides to lash out by deliberately causing chaos at the school, setting off the fire alarm in front of Jane Harris (Annie Jones).

Amy is stunned to hear about the incident and is initially angry with her daughter. But she softens when she learns Zara did what she did to get Amy's attention.

Amy and Zara reconcile, but it's not long before there's another row between the pair ? this time with very serious consequences.

Storming off, Zara pushes her mother, who has not fully recovered from her recent injuries. Amy is in a huge amount of pain and falls to the ground. Amy desperately asks for help, but Zara abandons her, not believing her mother to be seriously hurt.

Amy struggles to breathe and is unable to call for help. She is eventually found by Ned Willis (Ben Hall).

After Amy is rushed to hospital, Zara and Ned are among those waiting all night at the hospital, not knowing if Amy will make it through. Zara is also wrestling with guilt, knowing that she abandoned her mother.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Neighbours' Amy Greenwood left devastated by Ned and Harlow revelation
The truth is out.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a39806097/neighbours-spoilers-amy-ned-harlow-revelation/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours fans will see a happy moment for Amy Greenwood turn sour on UK screens next week.

Amy is currently going full-steam ahead with plans to showcase some of her designs at Montana Marcel's upcoming fashion show, but the event looks set to be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

In next week's scenes, Ned Willis realises that he's kidding himself by continuing to pursue a relationship with Amy.

Ned feels that his heart truly belongs with Harlow Robinson after their secret passion when they were lost on the River Bend trip together.

Deciding that it's time to take the honest approach, Ned vows to break up with Amy once her fashion show is out of the way.

Later, Harlow happily takes to the stage as a model at Amy's big event.

Things start off well, but Harlow is horrified when damning pictures are exposed showing her and Ned giving into temptation again.

The passionate shots are beamed onto Harlow's white dress for all to see in the middle of the fashion show.

Ned watches on in horror as his guilty secret is revealed, while Amy is upset to realise that she has been badly betrayed.

Shocked by Ned's infidelity, Amy angrily demands an explanation from him.

Ned tries his best to apologise, but they both realise that there's no coming back from this.

Despite Amy's heartbreak, Harlow is glad that the path now seems clear for her to be with Ned properly.

However, with the truth out and so many people unhappy, could Ned and Harlow's relationship actually be over before it's properly begun?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, May 2 at 1.45pm and 5pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Tuesday, May 31 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Neighbours' Amy Greenwood is questioned over her feelings for Toadie Rebecchi
Are these old friends headed for romance?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40271299/neighbours-spoilers-amy-feelings-toadie-zara-questions/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Zara starts to believe that her mother Amy has feelings for Toadie on Neighbours next week ? but are her suspicions correct?

Zara first voices her theory to Amy while at Hendrix's memorial. She catches Amy looking at Toadie, who is helping Melanie Pearson in The Drinks Diva, and then hears just how much she values him.

Amy tells Zara how great a person Toadie is ? how he's always been there for her and everyone else around him, for as long as she's known him.

But when Zara challenges her mum, telling her that she clearly feels more for him than just friendship, Amy's rattled and quick to set her daughter straight.

Amy does acknowledge that she leans on Toadie as a friend more than she perhaps should and resolves to step back ? but it isn't long before she has to call on him for help again.

Zara though remains unconvinced that her mum is telling the truth. She does later think that perhaps Amy simply misses having a partner, and helps her enter the world of online dating.

But if Zara is right about Amy's feelings, then there is already a problem. Toadie's currently in a relationship with Melanie, Amy's business partner.

And not only that, but it sounds like wedding bells could be in the air for the popular pair with Toadie popping the question in scenes to air later this week.

While Melanie does initially turn him down, they do agree to move in together and the pair appear to be more loved up than ever. So how would Toadie react if he was to hear that Amy is indeed starting to look at him as more than just her old friend?

Considering that this is one potential love triangle that would be under the same roof now that they all live together, things could be about to get complicated on Ramsay Street.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 and streams on My5. In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach and streams on 10 Play.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Neighbours' Amy Greenwood to confess her feelings for Toadie Rebecchi
Toadie is stunned.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a40566374/neighbours-spoilers-amy-confesses-toadie-feelings/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' Amy Greenwood decides to come clean over her secret feelings for Toadie Rebecchi next week.

Amy has been struggling with jealousy in recent days after Toadie announced his engagement to Melanie Pearson.

Amy's daughter Zara Selwyn has spotted the tell-tale signs that her mum is privately heartbroken ? and the teen has even asked Harold Bishop to help her sabotage Toadie and Melanie's relationship.

In next week's episodes, Amy feels more awkward than ever when she's asked to make Melanie's wedding dress.

This means spending more time near the happy couple, having to endure every second of their close affection for each other.

As Amy struggles with her emotions, she seeks some advice from Harold, who remains caught up in the drama.

Toadie and Melanie try to understand what's going on, but as Amy finds it difficult to keep her feelings in check, she admits to Toadie that she's starting to see him as more than just a friend.

Toadie is stunned by the confession, while Amy decides that it's best to stay out of the way of both him and Melanie.

The couple try to understand where this surprising turn of events has come from, but Amy thinks it's best to put some space between herself and Toadie.

Has Toadie and Amy's friendship been destroyed for good following her revelation, or can they work things out?

Toadie and Melanie's wedding is one of the storylines taking centre stage in the final weeks of Neighbours.

The long-running soap is gearing up for its ultimate series finale, which airs on July 28 in Australia and July 29 in the UK.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 and streams on My5. In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach and streams on 10 Play.