Another 'Neighbours' star leaving? (Sunday June 26th 2005)

[Emmak2005]

Neighbours cast member Natalie Bassingthwaighte may be considering leaving the soap.

The actress, who plays scheming Izzy Hoyland, has hinted that she wants to try new things once her contract with the show expires next year.

"Am I going to resign? I've had an amazing time and, while it's great to have a regular income and live a normal life, if you stay in one spot too long you get rusty," Bassingthwaighte explained.

"You never know how you'll feel at a particular time in the future, but I will probably move on. What I'm thinking now is, what's next?"

Speaking to Australia's OK! magazine, Natalie added, "We're just actors. Someone told me their friends chuck things at the screen when Izzy comes on, and you find people checking you up and down to see if you really are a nice person."

As Bassingthwaighte's contract with the Australian soap does not expire until July next year, fans can still expect to see Izzy on their screens for some time yet.

[Angeldelight]

i really hate Izzy but... she's just so evil and manipulative that she gets away with loads of stuff... it's just amazing... that's what i like about the character... and i can't wait to see more of the stuff with Karl and Darcy waking up...

[stacyefc]

i like izzy in it i hope she doesn't leave

[SoapRach]

I wouldn't like her as a friend but I like the character in the soap - a soap full of people you like wouldn't be interesting! Hope she stays.

[Carrie Bradshaw]

I think Izzy is a good character. Every soap needs a bitch and Izzy is the one for neighbours!! I sometimes even find myself feeling sorry for her.

[Crazy Gal 88]

i agree - even though she is really evil it makes good television!

[Abi]

Izzys fab- she gets great stories and is a brill actress

[megan999]

Izzy's great playing the bad girl. She & Darcy should get together - that would be fun!!! Imagine Susan's face!!!

[Bryan]

izzy hoyland/kennedy cannot leave the show!!!

on the times i do watch it she is the only one that makes the show seem interesting

she is very attractive and a brillaint actress!!!!

please dont go!!!

bondboffin

[gbnut]

it would be a shame to see her go she plays izzy very well.