Byron Stone (Xavier Molyneux)

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Xavier Molyneux has been confirmed as the re-cast Byron Stone (Jane Harris' son):


"We're very excited to announce that Xavier Molyneux will be taking on the role of Byron Stone.

The son of Jane Harris, Byron will be thrust into the heart of the Ramsay Street drama when Neighbours returns this September."


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Neighbours announces recast for Byron Stone in new season
Xavier Molyneux will be replacing Joe Klocek in the role.

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Neighbours has announced that Byron Stone will be recast ahead of the reboot on Amazon Freevee, with Xavier Molyneux stepping into the role.

The former Big Brother Australia contestant had been spotted on the set of the soap earlier this year, with the star being pictured alongside The OC?s Mischa Barton.

It has now been revealed that Molyneux will play Byron on the Australian soap. The character had previously been played by Joe Klocek in the final weeks of the soap's run on Channel 5, and left a few days before the finale.

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The official social media channels for the soap confirmed the news of the recasting earlier today (July 15), with Molyneux pictured alongside Annie Jones, who plays his on-screen mother Jane Harris.

"We're very excited to announce that Xavier Molyneux will be taking on the role of Byron Stone," read the caption on the tweet. "The son of Jane Harris, Byron will be thrust into the heart of the Ramsay Street drama when Neighbours returns this September."

Ahead of the reboot's premiere in September, Olympia Valance recently offered her thoughts on the revival, saying Neighbours is a "great show for all ages" and a vital learning ground for aspiring actors.

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"I think it's really great that it's been picked up again," said the actress, who played Paige Smith on the soap. "It's such a great show for all ages. But it's also such a great training ground for young Australian actors that are starting out."

"It was such a great opportunity for me and so many other Aussie actors starting out in the industry. I'm happy that it gets to continue for more people too," she added.

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.



And:

Welcome to Ramsay Street! Big Brother Australia star Xavier Molyneux confirms he is joining Neighbours reboot

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...rs-reboot.html

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ormer Neighbours star Joe Klocek responds to Byron Stone recast news
Xavier Molyneux has taken over the role.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-stone-recast/

Former Neighbours star Joe Klocek has responded to the news that his character Byron Stone has been recast for Amazon Freevee's upcoming revival.

It was announced last week that Xavier Molyneux would be taking over the role from Klocek, who played the character in the final weeks of the soap's Channel 5 run last year, and left a few days before the finale.

When a fan commented on one of Klocek's Instagram posts asking why he wouldn't be returning to Ramsay Street, the actor replied: "Work and life has taken me elsewhere but Byron Stone is in good hands!"

Klocek's Instagram page reveals that he's been busy travelling around Europe in recent months, so it was likely his own decision not to return.

The soap's official Twitter page confirmed the Klocek-approved recasting on July 15 with a photo of Molyneux alongside his on-screen mum, Annie Jones.

"We're very excited to announce that Xavier Molyneux will be taking on the role of Byron Stone," read the caption. "The son of Jane Harris, Byron will be thrust into the heart of the Ramsay Street drama when Neighbours returns this September."

Earlier this year, Molyneux was pictured on the Neighbours set alongside The OC star Mischa Barton, though there was no confirmation on which character he'd be playing at that point.

Barton will be playing the guest role of Reece, an American who's new to Erinsborough and not quite who she appears to be.

"I think the character of Reece is going to be a great role for me to explore and play with," the actress said after her role was announced in April.

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.

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Neighbours star Xavier Molyneux reveals secret over Byron Stone recasting
"It was a big moment."

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours newcomer Xavier Molyneux has revealed that he was originally in line to play Byron Stone last year.

Show bosses recently announced that Xavier is taking over the role of Jane Harris's son in the new season, which launches later this month.

Joe Klocek previously played Byron for a few weeks last year, with the character bowing out just before the finale. However, things could have been very different at the time.

Speaking to Digital Spy and other press, Xavier explained: "I cried when I got the part. Just because, obviously, it was huge when I was growing up. I loved the show.

"I was supposed to be travelling all this year and I got a call from my agent, whilst I was in Canada.

"My agent called and said: 'If you get on the next flight, you can get in front of Thea McLeod, who's casting Neighbours for Byron Stone' ? who I tried out for last year, and I came second to Joe Klocek! So it was a big moment."

"It was just one of those moments where you go, 'Maybe somebody's looking after me, after all,'" he added.

The new-look Byron features prominently in the recently released trailer for the new season, which showcases a passionate relationship between him and newcomer Reece, played by The OC star Mischa Barton.

Xavier continued: "It was great to work with Mischa. We both came into this trying to find our feet and find our characters. So a lot of the time we were leaning on each other to get through the days, because we did have a lot of two-handers where it was just us.

"For a green actor like myself, it was quite intimidating at the start, but we got through it and she was more than helpful to me."

"Storyline-wise, Byron is working at the hotel and comes across Reece. She's staying there at the hotel and they have a bit of a spark," he said. "They have their own little romance, which they try to keep to themselves and try to keep it away from the Ramsay Street chaos.

"But unfortunately, it all gets sucked in together and they have to navigate that in some way, somehow, without stepping on toes. Paul Robinson obviously has a part to play, as he always does in everybody's story! They come up against the great Paul Robinson. Do we win? We don't know!"

The new-look Byron features prominently in the recently released trailer for the new season, which showcases a passionate relationship between him and newcomer Reece, played by The OC star Mischa Barton.

Xavier continued: "It was great to work with Mischa. We both came into this trying to find our feet and find our characters. So a lot of the time we were leaning on each other to get through the days, because we did have a lot of two-handers where it was just us.

"For a green actor like myself, it was quite intimidating at the start, but we got through it and she was more than helpful to me."

"Storyline-wise, Byron is working at the hotel and comes across Reece. She's staying there at the hotel and they have a bit of a spark," he said. "They have their own little romance, which they try to keep to themselves and try to keep it away from the Ramsay Street chaos.

"But unfortunately, it all gets sucked in together and they have to navigate that in some way, somehow, without stepping on toes. Paul Robinson obviously has a part to play, as he always does in everybody's story! They come up against the great Paul Robinson. Do we win? We don't know!"

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Byron Stone bonds with Mackenzie Hargreaves next month following the departure of Reece Sinclair

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Neighbours reveals Byron and Mackenzie twist after Reece's exit
Is there a chemistry between them?

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours fans will see Byron Stone bond with Mackenzie Hargreaves next month following the departure of Reece Sinclair.

New spoiler pictures preview a seemingly-intimate moment between the housemates as Byron struggles without his American girlfriend.

Last week's episodes saw Reece rush home to the US following news that her father Conrad had been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke.

Although Byron offered to join Reece when she made the trip, she asked him to stay behind in Erinsborough and there was a sense that it could be the last time they'd see each other.

Neighbours' newest pictures show Byron and Mackenzie sharing a cosy moment outside in scenes due to air in December.

Others show them in the same bedroom as they continue to grow closer, but have they spent the night together or is there something else going on?

The upcoming scenes follow Mackenzie's potential love interest Haz Devkar starting a fling with Holly Hoyland in recent episodes.

Although Mackenzie has insisted that she isn't ready for a relationship, she has mixed feelings about missing her chance with Haz.

Meanwhile, last week's departure scenes for Reece marked the end of Mischa Barton's guest stint in the role.

Neighbours posted on Twitter last week: "Is this the end of #Breece? Thanks once again to Mischa Barton for an incredible guest stint, do you think it's the last we'll see of Reece Sinclair?"

The show airs the Byron and Mackenzie scenes on Monday, December 11 and Tuesday, December 12.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee 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.

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Neighbours' Byron Stone to be left devastated by news from Reece Sinclair
It's all over.

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours has confirmed a sad split storyline for Byron Stone and Reece Sinclair.

Byron's hopes for the future are crushed next week when Reece gets in touch to end their long-distance relationship.

Last month, Reece rushed back to the US following news that her father Conrad had suffered a stroke. Conrad died a short time afterwards, leaving Reece with the responsibility of overseeing his businesses.

The storyline was written in as The OC star Mischa Barton bowed out from Neighbours following a two-month guest stint as Reece.

Byron optimistically believes that his romance with Reece still has a future, but there have already been tell-tale signs that she's going cold on him.

Next week, Byron books his trip to the US to catch up with Reece. His housemate Mackenzie Hargreaves becomes worried, sensing that Reece is no longer interested.

Mackenzie isn't sure whether to voice her fears, but she feels compelled to speak up when Byron vows to stay in the States on a long-term basis.

Byron is hurt when Mackenzie questions whether Reece is on the same page. However, he soon realises that Mackenzie was right when Reece sends him a star chain necklace in the post.

The trinket is a break-up present from Reece, who no longer sees any future for them.

Heartbroken Byron turns to Mackenzie for comfort and they enjoy a boozy night out.

This leads to a heated moment between the two friends, but will they hook up?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, December 11.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee 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.

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Am I the only one who doesnt want to see a BYRON & MACKENZIE hookup down the line? They should stay friends, cant see any chemistry there.

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Neighbours' Byron Stone to be tempted by escorting return
Nicolette is worried.

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Neighbours' Byron Stone considers returning to his past job as a male escort next week.

Byron is tempted when he unexpectedly receives contact from a former client in the run-up to Christmas.

When Byron was introduced to Neighbours in 2022 (then played by Joe Klocek), he was working as an escort and initially kept this a secret from his mum Jane Harris.

Jane was outraged when she discovered the truth and struggled to accept that her son was a sex worker.

Byron left the Street shortly before the 2022 finale episode. Although he was on good terms with Jane again, he felt they needed some space from each other following their tensions.

When Neighbours returned to screens in September this year, Byron had given up on his escorting career and was working as a concierge at Lassiters. However, he has since quit his job at the hotel following dramas with Paul Robinson.

Next week, Byron tries his best to support his friends Holly Hoyland, Mackenzie Hargreaves and Haz Devkar as their messy love triangle rumbles on.

He's also still struggling with his own broken heart after being dumped by Reece Sinclair, who left Erinsborough to return to the US.

Amid this difficult time in his personal life, Byron is surprised when a former client called Tamara gets in touch with a lucrative opportunity to return to escorting.

Byron agrees to meeting with Tamara and confirms that he's willing to join her for a luxury holiday in Tahiti.

Nicolette Stone sees Byron with Tamara and worries that her brother is considering returning to escorting. She immediately intervenes by urging Tamara to retract the offer.

Byron is furious with Nicolette, but she insists that she has done the best thing for him in the long run. Will Byron back down or pursue his old career in another way?

Neighbours releases these episodes on Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21 at 7am on Amazon Freevee.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee 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.

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Neighbours' Byron Stone to feel betrayed in sex storyline
He feels used by Sadie.

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Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' Byron Stone feels used for sex next week after spending the night with Sadie Rodwell.

Byron isn't pleased when he discovers that Sadie considered him when she wanted an easy way to lose her virginity.

Sadie recently confided in her friends about how she wanted to sleep with someone for the first time. Holly Hoyland soon suggested Byron as the ideal candidate, pointing out that he's trustworthy and very experienced. Sadie mulled over the possibility, but ultimately decided not to speak to Byron about it.

Next week, Sadie grows closer to Byron in a more natural way when she attends a party organised by the share house residents. The group play a game of truth or dare together and Sadie challenges Byron to show the last five pictures on his phone.

One of Byron's pictures is a shirtless shot and Sadie is visibly flustered. Before long, the pair are unable to fight their genuine attraction and they move in for a kiss, which leads to more.

The next morning, Sadie is pleased after sleeping with Byron but she presumes that he won't want to take it any further.

Playing it cool, Sadie makes out to Byron that she isn't interested in him and they agree to just stay friends. Secretly, both would like to explore their relationship further but they struggle to explain how they feel.

Later, Byron is shocked when he finds out that Sadie previously wanted to choose him for her first time because of his history as a sex worker.

Unaware that Sadie had abandoned this idea and their night together was based on a genuine connection, Byron reaches the conclusion that she was using him and he's furious. Will he confront her over what happened between them?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, March 5.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee 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.