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Digital Spy article:
Neighbours reveals first look at Sonya Rebecchi's final scene
The Aussie soap airs heartbreaking episodes next week.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...i-final-scene/
Neighbours airs Sonya Rebecchi's devastating final scenes next week as she passes away on a seaside break with her family.
Sonya dies in the arms of her beloved husband Toadie (Ryan Moloney), just hours after receiving some terrible news about her cancer.
Next week, Sonya and Toadie arrange a family holiday as they're determined to spend as much time as possible with the kids.
Sonya's sister Jade and son Callum (Morgan Baker) agree to take Nell and Hugo off early, while Sonya and Toadie attend an important check-up at the hospital.
Sonya ends up seeing the doctor alone as Toadie takes an urgent phone call. Afterwards, she tells him that everything is fine, keeping quiet about what she was really told about her future.
Later on, Sonya and Toadie set off to join the others at the beach, but she eventually admits that the chemotherapy hasn't worked and she doesn't have long left.
The couple arrive at the beach house to discover that Callum has taken Nell and Hugo down to the water.
Aware that she's getting weaker, Sonya is keen to see them all one last time. Tragically, the effort becomes too much and she eventually decides that she doesn't want the children to see her like this.
Toadie is left distraught as Sonya passes away suddenly, in some of the most heartbreaking scenes in the soap's history.
Eve Morey, who played Sonya, filmed her final scenes on location late last year. The popular star has been part of the show's cast since 2009.
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
Digital Spy article:
Exclusive: Neighbours star Eve Morey reveals Sonya Rebecchi's exit wasn't her choice
"It was a decision made by the production."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...i-exit-choice/
Neighbours star Eve Morey has set the record straight over her departure from the show, confirming that it wasn't her choice to leave.
Ever since word leaked out that Sonya Rebecchi would be bowing out from the Aussie soap, fans have assumed that Eve quit after nine years.
However, in a new chat with Digital Spy, Eve revealed that she was told early last year that her contract wouldn't be renewed beyond 2018.
The surprise decision came as part of big changes behind the scenes when Neighbours was renewed on its new multi-year deal. Eve went on to film her final scenes in December.
When we asked the all-important question of why she left Neighbours, Eve replied: "It was a decision made by the production. From what I understand, at the end of 2017, the show was at a point of: 'Is it going to go ahead, or is it not?'
"In the end it did, but there were going to have to be big changes and every department suffered that. When it comes to the cast, I was one of them.
"I'd come back from maternity leave and I wasn't doing as many episodes. I don't know if anyone even noticed, but I was doing two episodes per week rather than three, and taking more time out with the kids.
"I was thinking: 'This is great. It'd be good to do this, to do less'. But the producers had decided that they'd be finishing Sonya at the end of the year."
Eve was quick to insist that there were no hard feelings whatsoever between her and the show's team.
She continued: "As shocking as it was, because it's a huge life change, it also made sense. It made sense for them from a business perspective, but also where I was at in my life too.
"Once your ego is out of the way and you realise this is showbusiness, I feel like everything worked out the way it should. I feel like everything happens for a reason. Ironically it's been a really positive and awesome thing to happen."
The decision for Sonya to be killed off was suggested by Eve herself, as she didn't believe there was another plausible way for her to go after everything the Rebecchis had already overcome together.
Eve explained: "I suggested the story when we knew that Sonya would be leaving. One of my questions was: 'How do we get Toadie and Sonya to separate in a way that's very true to them, after everything they've been through?'
"My first instinct was: 'I think she has to die. She wouldn't leave any other way'. Although I don't think I thought about how traumatic it would be to play out! But I was involved in the evolution of this storyline.
"We found such beauty in the storyline, but I am very sad that this person who I feel like I've known for nine years, is now passing away."
Eve, who's mum to two young daughters, hasn't yet decided whether she wants to continue with acting following her departure from Neighbours.
She added: "I'm not sure if I want to do acting anymore – I feel a bit acted out at the moment! I'm focusing on the girls right now. My eldest goes to primary school next year. It made sense at the time for me to stay on the show for a few years after she was born, but I do feel like I've missed being home. My plans at the moment are to dedicate as much time to them as possible.
"I'm also interested in working with actors. I've always been interested in psychology and I was studying that before I got pregnant for the first time. I'm looking at maybe doing something with actors that helps them – not only with their work, but also to find more purpose and meaning in what they do. So that's what I'm hoping the next evolution of Eve will be!
"I'll be starting with doing some drama coaching on Neighbours, so I can get in there with some of the actors and talk about the scripts and get the most out of them."
Neighbours airs Sonya's exit on Tuesday, March 5 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
This bit is a surprise:
As if 10 were thinking of cancelling the show. No idea what the ratings are like but it's been on as long as i've been alive, and growing up in England it was our window to what Australia was like (this and Crocodile Dundee....). The lifestyle looked exciting, weather amazing, all that.. Neighbours, Paul Hogan, and later H&A probably did a lot for Aussie tourism at the time. Cancelling Neighbours would be like cancelling Eastenders or Coronation St.Quote:
The surprise decision came as part of big changes behind the scenes when Neighbours was renewed on its new multi-year deal. Eve went on to film her final scenes in December.
When we asked the all-important question of why she left Neighbours, Eve replied: "It was a decision made by the production. From what I understand, at the end of 2017, the show was at a point of: 'Is it going to go ahead, or is it not?'
"In the end it did, but there were going to have to be big changes and every department suffered that. When it comes to the cast, I was one of them.
I find this shocking news; there are other people who are absolutely crap actors why not get rid of them? Toady and Sonya are iconic characters, just like Harold/Madge, Lou, Susan and Karl....
I'm shocked that Eve was let go. She's such a great actress and Sonya is an integral part of the show. Much rather they got rid of Bea and her horrid singing.
And regarding the weather in Neighbours. It's not really a true representation of Melbourne where it's often grey and rainy just like old London town. I love how in Neighbours winter in Melbourne is always sunny and people get around in tee shirts:D But that's what sells.
Didn't know that as a kid :D Plus at the time we were several weeks behind so it was always out of sync with the real seasons, more so considering the distance. It always made a change to coming home from school in the dark.Quote:
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2 has 2, she's married to Jonathan Dutton who used to play Tad Reeves a million years agoQuote:
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Okay.. I was referring to me being the kid. Not knowing about the rain in Melbourne.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirjam
Is this to return Dee to Toadie, I preferred Sonya with ToadieQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirjam
I always thought that Toadie and Sonya were being lined up as the next Karl and Susan, the long term married couple who had difficulties but always came back together, a constant in the ever changing neighbourhood. It is surprising that they are writing her out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirjam
There’s no way Toadie would want to be with “real Dee” if that’s how it goes. Yes they had a history but I don’t think he could forget everything that happened and see her as the real Dee rather than “Andrea”. It has been way too long since she died and he fell inlove and had a life with someone else. It would be like getting back with an ex after a really hard break up... he moved on.
i dont know think it could happen but dont want it to, keep toadie a bitter grieving hard nosed lawyerQuote:
Originally Posted by Kyzaah
Yes we want Toad to suffer for our entertainment :D
Seriously though I think Toad and Dee were/are soul mates. They will always have an intense emotional connection and I could see them reuniting happily
He was better matched with Sonya romantically, he and Dee were better as friends and were not together that long alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
Well that was because Dee took an unplanned dip in the ocean after the wedding:D Otherwise they'd likely still be togetherQuote:
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It amazes me that Toad - lovely guy but a head like a half eaten pastie and the weirdest ears ever outside of Star Trek - attracts girls like Dee or Sonya.Quote:
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Digital Spy article:
Neighbours confirms four more returnees for Sonya Rebecchi's memorial
Ramsay Street says goodbye to one of its own.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...morial-guests/
Neighbours will welcome back some familiar faces for Sonya Rebecchi's memorial service next week.
Fans can expect even more tear-jerking scenes as Ramsay Street residents from past and present all gather together to pay their last respects to Sonya.
Lucas Fitzgerald (Scott Major), Vanessa Villante (Alin Sumarwata), Angie Rebecchi (Lesley Baker) and Willow Somers (Mieke Billing-Smith) all return to Erinsborough for the sombre occasion.
Sonya's son Callum (Morgan Baker) and sister Jade (Gemma Pranita), who've recently returned to screens, are also in attendance.
Show bosses have promised that the gathering by Lassiters Lake will be "a beautiful celebration of the amazing life of Sonya Rebecchi".
Toadie and Lucas both give loving speeches in front of the gathered guests, before Callum steps up and struggles to get through his own.
Much to everyone's surprise, it's Angie who steps in to help Callum. It's no secret that Angie didn't always see eye-to-eye with her daughter-in-law, but she shares some generous words that she regrets she never said when Sonya was there to hear them.
Sonya's final scenes will air tomorrow (March 5) as she tragically passes away on a family holiday with Toadie and the kids, just weeks after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Eve Morey, who played Sonya for nine years, has confirmed that it wasn't her choice to leave the show.
She told Digital Spy recently: "It was a decision made by the production. From what I understand, at the end of 2017, the show was at a point of: 'Is it going to go ahead, or is it not?'
"In the end it did, but there were going to have to be big changes and every department suffered that. When it comes to the cast, I was one of them.
"I'd come back from maternity leave and I wasn't doing as many episodes. I don't know if anyone even noticed, but I was doing two episodes per week rather than three, and taking more time out with the kids.
"I was thinking: 'This is great. It'd be good to do this, to do less'. But the producers had decided that they'd be finishing Sonya at the end of the year."
Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, March 11 at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
and the radiotimes.com article with a few more picture:
Goodbye Sonya Rebecchi… don’t miss the emotional memorial episode of Neighbours
Ramsay Street residents past and present gather to farewell Sonya
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2019...of-neighbours/
Such a strange decision to not keep Eve/Sonya. A long term popular character who is part of a popular couple/family, which in Neighbours is rare. Of course none of us know what went on behind the scenes but on face value it seems like a bad decision.
Ah man, today's episode. The moment when hope for a recovery disappears and she knows there's only one outcome.
It's tough to know whether telling Toadie is better than the end being a surprise for him. In this scenario, i've been in Callum's position rather than Toad's, if you know what I mean, but I knew exactly what was happening to my parent, that no recovery was possible, and the timeframe of when it was likely to happen. It meant that every conversation carried extra significance, every moment was very important and then later every text message, phone call or email popped up with a sense of dread at what it might contain. Suppose this way it allows Toad to enjoy the time left without it being tinged with heartbreak.
Today was a tough watch for me, I expect tomorrow will be too. I think, generally, they have been very realistic with the storyline. Some have said the acting has been a bit ropey but I thought that was harsh because when you're told your loved one has cancer, especially Stage 4, there's no 'right' way to react. It's shocking, terrifying and confusing all at the same time. And then you have a tonne of questions and want to be there for them even though deep down you know...
I am devastated they decided Sonya had to go. Either way I don't think Toadie is ever meant to be with someone forever. He's had more marriages than I can remember and I guess they take away the whole ' his first wife was killed off ' scenario by actually bringing back his 'dead wife' so in actual fact they've only killed off one of his wives...
Thanks for the years Sonya/Eve. I'm already a mess over tonight's episode and I can't even begin to think what I'll be like tomorrow night :'(
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Originally Posted by Mirjam
i am sad to see sonya die, eve leave not by her own choice
Good stuff from Eve during her time on the show and especially her last ep. Silly decision to let her go. Should have been Toadie.
She wasn't my favourite but damn that last episode hit me hard.
Digital Spy article:
Why Sonya Rebecchi's powerful final Neighbours episode will go down in soap history
Eve Morey's tear-jerking exit aired today.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...y-exit-review/
Gut-wrenching, tragic and incredibly difficult to watch – not descriptions you'd see for most episodes of sunshine soap Neighbours. But with the Aussie show killing off one of its most beloved characters today (March 5), we really wouldn't have expected anything less.
Tuesday's episode featured the final appearance of Eve Morey as Sonya Rebecchi, who's been written out of the show after an unforgettable nine-year stint.
Back in January, viewers watched in horror as Sonya was diagnosed with stage four cancer and, thanks to some leaks and spoilers from the set, we've always known that her battle would prove tragically short.
You definitely can't accuse the Neighbours bosses of not giving Sonya a fitting send-off. Her final episode was largely a two-hander special with Toadie, focusing on their fateful journey to the beach to spend time with their young family.
As Toadie looks forward to some rest and relaxation with the people he loves most, Sonya is hiding devastating news – her treatment is having no effect and she now only has days left to live.
This set-up allows us to see the Rebecchis at their finest – from the fun banter between them when Toadie still holds out hope everything will be okay, to the powerful and award-worthy dramatic scenes when it all comes crashing down.
Toadie and Sonya have always been the relatable Ramsay Street couple who can shift seamlessly from high drama to high comedy – plus high melodrama if you factor in Fake Dee – and these final scenes illustrate exactly why viewers have come to love this pairing so much.
After nine years of standout performances, Eve Morey saves the best until last as an ailing Sonya bravely accepts her fate, shares her final wishes with Toadie and says a heartbreaking goodbye to her beloved husband.
Long-serving cast member Ryan Moloney also gives the performance of his career, as Toadie struggles to accept the inevitable and his longest on-screen relationship comes to an end.
Neighbours seems to be making a concerted effort to shed its innocent image this year – complete with its new PG rating and darker storylines.
This has continued in Sonya's exit plot. We haven't seen the usual soap clichés of bucket lists and miracle cures abroad, but rather the true horror and heartbreak that comes with terminal illness. While Sonya has to deal with the thought that she won't watch the kids grow up, Toadie struggles to imagine life without his soulmate.
Plus, as we saw with Sonya and Mark's awkward final scene together, not every loose end can be tied up neatly. We imagine Neighbours fans on both sides of the world will be hugging their loved ones a little closer after today, having been given a sombre reminder to cherish every moment with family and friends.
This final episode in particular contained beautiful cinematography and direction from Kate Kendall, who previously played Lauren Turner on the show. The sensational script was written by executive producer Jason Herbison. Bosses even shelled out on some commercial music – whoever thought we'd hear Robbie Williams in a Neighbours episode?
Of course, it'd be wrong to praise Sonya's exit without also addressing the elephant in the room – the show has faced a pretty vocal backlash from fans on social media since Digital Spy revealed that it wasn't Eve Morey's own choice to leave the show.
Viewers seemed to be reluctantly on board with Sonya's death when they thought Eve had quit and the show had no choice, less so when it emerged that she didn't actually want to leave and was axed as part of budget cutbacks.
Neighbours has one of the most loyal and passionate fanbases in Soapland and viewers have questioned the pretty baffling decision to let one of the show's biggest talents leave.
Take a bow, Eve – your final episode, featuring performances on a par with any high-end drama, has shown exactly why everyone thinks they were mad to let you go.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).
give her a logie
My god that was so sad, I am still crying
Digital Spy article:
Neighbours star Eve Morey wins Digital Spy soaps prize after Sonya Rebecchi's tragic exit
Gone but not forgotten.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-honour-prize/
Neighbours star Eve Morey is the first ever recipient of a solemn and dignified new Digital Spy prize after her showstopping performances as Sonya Rebecchi.
Eve has proudly accepted our inaugural Badge of Honour in recognition of her impressive work over the past nine years, but particularly her powerful exit storyline...…………………………..
I binge watched this week's episodes last night and I cried so much I could fill a swimming pool.... great acting by both Eve and Ryan! It brought back so many sad memories from when my dad passed away.
I'm still to watch her final episode but so far it's some of the darkest and most realistic TV I've seen on this subject. Eve is an incredible actor to make the viewers feel the way they feel when watching her final hours knowing what's coming. I believe in reincarnation and that death is not the end,but even so it's been very difficult to watch
So true! If you've been in a similar situation when a loved one knows he/she is dying and the end is very near it's even harder to watch....Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
Just watched it last night - some impressive work by all involved including Kate and the writers. An incredible half hour of TV. But especially Eve who was amazing. Still think it was a huge mistake to let her go.
Not sure about the choice of music though. East 17!
I didn't get the significance of the music. Were they 'their' songs or from moments in their life?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
I just assumed they were songs that they both liked from the 90's when both of them were in their teens. No special significance that I know of. East 17 and Robbie were both very popular down underQuote:
Originally Posted by Danners9