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Pantherboy
19-12-2024, 11:20
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Neighbours - every 2025 spoiler revealed so far
What's coming up next year?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63227602/neighbours-spoilers-2025/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours is officially finished for the year. The long-running soap released its final episode of 2024 on Thursday, December 19 and is now taking a short break from our screens.

It's the first time that Neighbours has gone off air since being revived by Amazon in September 2023, but the good news is that Ramsay Street will re-open its doors on Monday, January 6.

So, what's ahead in 2025? Fortunately, we already know some sneaky details thanks to an exciting end-of-year trailer, recent cast announcements and interviews from some fan favourite stars.

Read on for every major 2025 spoiler which has been revealed so far?


Taye arrives on Ramsay Street


Neighbours bosses have announced the casting of Lakota Johnson as Taye, a new regular character for the soap.

In a statement released in October, the show teased: "Taye is coming to town! We're excited to announce that Lakota Johnson will soon join the full-time cast.

"Connected to the Varga-Murphy family, Taye is sure to break some rules (and some hearts) on Ramsay Street."

Since this initial announcement, it's been revealed that Taye is the brother of established character Remi Varga-Murphy.

In Neighbours' 2025 trailer, Taye is seen confiding in his family as he admits: "I wouldn't be here if I wasn't in serious trouble." Sounds ominous?


Fallon pays a visit


US star Kate Connick has filmed a guest role as Fallon Morell, who's the sister of Krista Sinclair.

Announcing the news in October, Neighbours revealed: "Another new arrival on Ramsay Street! US star Kate Connick will soon join the cast in the guest role of Fallon Morell.

"Fallon's time in Erinsborough spells trouble for many an Erinsborough resident... particularly her sister."


Melanie returns


Neighbours aired Lucinda Cowden's final scenes as Melanie Pearson in November, but it's not the last that we've seen of the popular character.

In her exit interviews, Lucinda revealed that she'd already been back on set to film a guest return for some very special episodes.

She told Digital Spy last month: "Mel's in a very good frame of mind and very happy when she comes back.

"It's the episodes that coincide with the show's 40-year anniversary, that's what I will tease! A huge thing happens that brings Mel back, but it's just a momentary thing."


The 40th anniversary


Although Neighbours' 40th anniversary episodes have already been filmed, there have been few clues or leaks from the set so far.

Executive producer Jason Herbison previously told Australian Life magazine: "Recent milestones have tipped into nostalgia, however the 40th will be a bit different.

"There are nods to the past but it's very forward-looking too. The stories will set us up for weeks and months to come."

Neighbours reaches its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, March 18.


Harold leaves Erinsborough


Neighbours recently shared the sad news that legendary cast member Ian Smith had finished filming with the show after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The actor's iconic character Harold Bishop will get an emotional on-screen send-off in 2025 as he leaves Erinsborough for the final time.

These scenes will feature an unexpected return from Anne Charleston, who previously played Harold's beloved wife Madge. She'll now be playing a new character, but further details are being kept under wraps for now.

Speaking as he filmed his final scenes, Ian commented: "It isn't just my last day in Neighbours, it's my last day of work.

"I've had the most privileged life. We didn't just make soap, we made the best bloody soap there was to make. And I've met the most beautiful people."


Toadie returns again


Neighbours star Ryan Moloney has now bowed out as a permanent cast member, but he will return for further guest appearances in 2025.

Ryan's character Toadie Rebecchi has already come back for one visit and will pop up again next year.


Rhett returns


Fans haven't seen the last of estate agent Rhett Norman, who was introduced as a love interest for Aaron Brennan this year.

The 2025 promo shown at the end of the finale episode featured a kiss between Rhett and Aaron at The Waterhole. Is Aaron now ready to start dating again after the sad loss of his husband David this year?

Liam Maguire, who plays Rhett, recently told Hospital Radio Reading: "I think there is probably more that they need to know about each other, to figure out if that stuff is going to work.

"I think they do have a chemistry. There's more facets to Rhett and I think he probably hasn't experienced very much of Aaron either. There's other facets to Aaron that Rhett hasn't necessarily seen.

"When Rhett meets Aaron, he's in a different kind of space. He's still grieving and there's quite a lot going on for him.

"So I think if they could figure it out, that would be great. It's whether or not they'd be able to get there, or if they just end up being great friends. I guess we'll see."


Nell sabotages Paul and Terese


Neighbours' 2025 promo has revealed that Nell Rebecchi will return to her old tricks by trying to sabotage her stepmum Terese Willis's reunion with Paul Robinson.

Nell starts interfering as she fears that Terese will get hurt again if she continues to pursue things with Paul.

One clip showed Paul confronting Nell over her behaviour, warning her: "This little game that you're playing? It stops right now."

Frustratingly for Paul, it seems that Terese doesn't want to hear a bad word said against Nell as she brands him "paranoid" for expressing his concerns.

Unimpressed, Paul replies: "No, you are being manipulated."

Can Paul win Nell's approval before things spiral out of control?


Jane's new love interest


Jane Harris recently vowed to make a major change when it came to her love life. Realising that reconnecting with faces from her past had failed her several times, Jane decided to get back in the dating game by meeting some entirely new people.

Neighbours' 2025 promo has revealed that Jane will sign up for a dating app and start seeing a younger man in the New Year.

This concerns her son Byron, who openly asks: "Do you really believe this guy's for real?"

Is Byron right to be concerned or has Jane's luck started to change?


Yaz's detective work continues


Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause remains on our screens as a guest star early next year. Her character Yaz Shields has been plotting revenge against Holly Hoyland, wrongly blaming her for the death of her brother Heath Royce.

First-look clips from 2025 have shown that Yaz will confide in her girlfriend Nicolette Stone about how she believes her sibling was murdered. She also openly quizzes Holly about Heath's death, albeit hiding her true agenda.

One clip also shows Yaz heading to the Outback to see the scene of the tragedy for herself. Will she get the answers she needs? Or is Heath's crocodile feeling hungry again?


Andrew and Wendy return


Andrew and Wendy Rodwell are both currently on breaks from Erinsborough but will be back in 2025.

A brief glimpse of Andrew could be seen in the 2025 trailer, while recent social media posts from Candice Leask ? who plays Wendy ? have indicated that she's back filming.


Leo turns ruthless?


Neighbours has recently hinted at revisiting the more villainous side to Leo Tanaka's character, with on-screen comparisons being made between him and his scheming father Paul.

In the 2025 promo, Leo can be seen playing hardball with Nicolette Stone, telling her: "I'm willing to keep your secret, if you do something for me in exchange?"

How might this affect Leo's wedding plans, after he popped the question to Krista in the 2025 finale?


Chelsea's return


The 2024 finale featured a brief glimpse of returning character Chelsea Murphy, as her sister Cara was shocked to spot her at the airport.

Chelsea had a visible baby bump, which is sure to be concerning for her ex-fianc? Paul just as he's trying to make things work with Terese.


The Linwell brothers


Could 2025 be the year that the fearsome Linwell brothers finally make an appearance? We only ask because Cara and Remi's mysterious enemies were frequently mentioned in the early weeks of the revival season in late 2023, but disappeared from storylines without a trace.

When Digital Spy caught up with Neighbours boss Jason Herbison in May, he promised that the Linwells hadn't been forgotten about and this is the only storyline from his interview which hasn't yet come to fruition.

Herbison said at the time: "Of course the Linwell brothers are still out there. Don't you know that if a character gets a name in Neighbours, it's a safe bet you will meet them one day!"

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee and Prime Video in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach Comedy.

Pantherboy
19-12-2024, 20:42
The promo which aired following the season finale 'Neighbours 2025 Spoilers - New promo previews the year ahead':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCqeV7Ct6uU

Pantherboy
01-01-2025, 11:29
Radiotimes.com Neighbours 2025 preview: interview with executive producer Jason Herbison:


Neighbours 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead
Exclusive teasers from the soap?s big boss?

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-2025-preview-12-spoilers/

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 together, though we?re not revealing the details of who Anne will play. I?m sure there won?t be a dry eye in the house when the episodes go to air.?

Yaz?s deadly revenge on Holly
?Yaz is deeply conflicted about Holly and her role in her brother Heath?s death. Since coming to Erinsborough, Yaz has seen trouble seems to follow Holly around ? can she really be so innocent? There are many unanswered questions and she just wants to know the truth. Everything builds to the Erinsborough Lights Up event in early January which I think is one of the best episodes we?ve ever done. As for Holly?s future, she has found herself in one calamity after the next but it?s all building to something big down the track.?

Meet Remi?s brother
?One of our new characters for 2025 is Taye, played by Lakota Johnson, Remi?s younger half-brother on her father?s side. There is a significant age difference and they?ve grown up somewhat estranged. The reasons for the estrangement will be explored and lead to a new understanding. As a side note, Lakota actually auditioned for a different role. We were so impressed we created the role of Taye just for him! He has a great energy and we?re having lots of fun with the character.?

Rodwells return to big drama

?The Rodwells have been absent for a little while but Andrew will be back very soon in the new year, followed by Wendy a short time after that. I can confirm 2025 will be a very big year for this family ? in fact it?s their biggest year yet on the show??

Krista?s long-lost family

?Krista has a complicated family tree, spanning many countries. Fallon Morrell, played by Kate Connick, is her younger sister from her mother?s side, though she was raised in the US with her American father. Fallon isn?t from money like Krista or Reece, and she?s had a very different upbringing to her Sinclair siblings. They are very different people. Fallon?s arrival spells trouble for many residents of Erinsborough!?

Seb wrecks Krista and Leo?s wedding?
?Krista and Leo love each other, however there are issues they need to work through. Seb is the catalyst for these issues coming to light but not entirely the cause. Krista feels responsible for the path Seb has taken, having first introduced him to drugs. She?s on an eternal mission to get him back on the straight and narrow, causing conflict with Leo. We are certainly steaming towards a wedding for Leo and Krista, but will they get their happy ever after??

Kennedy crisis ? and comebacks
?The Kennedys are always central to the action in Ramsay Street. Karl and Susan will be back in the thick of storylines in early March, in time for the 40th anniversary. We have a huge storyline launching that week for them and it will continue to have repercussions for many months to come. They will be joined by a family member from the past ? someone who we have wanted to bring back for some time??

New romance

?After some heartbreak in 2024, Jane has a new romance coming up which has been one of my favourite storylines in recent times. We love it when Jane is out of her comfort zone which creates a lot of opportunities, and Annie Jones does a wonderful job of playing this. Widowed Aaron will also be back in the love game very soon, there might even be more than one romantic interest on the horizon for him!?

40th anniversary celebrations
?Our 40th anniversary in March will be a celebration of everything our viewers love about Neighbours. There are elements of nostalgia but it?s more about looking forward than looking back. We always want to honour the heritage of the show, but recognise we need to keep evolving. Expect big stories, big twists, new regular characters as well as returning guest favourites, including some who have not been back since their original stints. 2025 is going to be an epic year!?

Pantherboy
05-02-2025, 20:48
tvtonight.com.au article:


Neighbours cast tease 40th anniversary surprises
Cast touring the UK begin to drop info on storylines coming for soap's March milestone.

https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/02/neighbours-cast-tease-40th-anniversary-surprises.html

Current and past members of Neighbours are currently on tour in the UK as part of the 40th Anniversary Tour.

Rebekah Elmaloglou (Terese), Tim Kano (Leo), Lucinda Cowden (Melanie), and Majella Davis (Krista) have been joined by Kym Valentine (Libby) and Dan Paris (Drew) meeting fans across the UK.

?It?s like a chat show live on stage,? Rebekah Elmaloglou told Radio Times. ?Lots of conversation about the characters, past storylines, videos including old footage and some fun bloopers! There also might be a little song and dance?

?We?re having so much fun. Lucinda, Tim, Majella and I are close friends, I?ve known Kym on and off since we were kids when she was originally in Neighbours and I did Home and Away. I?d never met Dan before but he is lovely.

?We get such a great reception in the UK, everyone appreciates the show more than they do in Australia. I warn you now, Kym, Lucinda and I are the loudest three women ever, so no one else might get a word in!?

The show marks 40 years on March 18th.

Tim Kano teased what would occur on screen telling What to Watch: ?It?s going to be huge! We have some familiar faces coming back for the 40th anniversary which will shock the fans. Paul also has a big storyline where some of the returning characters will cause cliffhangers. The 40th anniversary week is full of shockers and we have been filming a lot in different locations, which is exciting. Darcy Tyler also comes back and causes serious trouble, not just for Susan ? but for everyone!?

Peter O?Brien is also confirmed to return as Shane Ramsay plus Zima Anderson as Roxy Canning.

Neighbours screens 4pm Monday ? Thursday on 10 / Prime Video



Also:

Neighbours exclusive: Tim Kano reveals backstage tour gossip and teases shock twists for the show's 40th celebrations

From touring to storyline twists - Neighbours star Tim Kano joins What To Watch for an exclusive chat about the soap's huge milestone.

https://www.whattowatch.com/features/neighbours-exclusive-tim-kano-reveals-backstage-tour-gossip-and-teases-shock-twists-for-the-shows-40th-celebrations