Neighbours is coming to an end after 37 years, producers have confirmed.Last month the show’s UK broadcaster Channel 5 announced that it will no longer air the Australian soap beyond the summer, leaving producers to search for new funding options.Today (March 3) it was announced that the search had been unsuccessful and the soap will cease production in the summer.A statement on the show’s official Twitter read: “We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June.We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June. pic.twitter.com/YwlDZPb7zB— Neighbours (@neighbours) March 3, 2022“Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show.“To our amazing, loyal fans, we know this is a huge disappointment, as it is to all of us on the team.
Neighbours 'hoping to reunite Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan' for soap farewell scenes
14.02.2022 - 21:19 / ok.co.uk
Neighbours is reportedly hoping to reunite Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan for the Australian soap's farewell scenes as it faces being axed in the UK. According to new reports, Jason, 53, is said to have told show bosses that he is flying to Melbourne in April and he could potentially shoot a "dramatic comeback" — but he wants to be joined by Kylie, 53. Jason played Scott Robinson on the soap from 1986–1989 while Kylie played his on-screen wife Charlene Robinson from 1986–1988.
It comes as Neighbours is currently facing being axed in the UK after Channel 5 confirmed the Australian soap would no longer be shown on their channel after it first starting airing it in 2008. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. A source told The Sun: "One thing’s for sure, Neighbours is going out with a bang.
It’s been an emotional week for everyone.There have been a lot of tears but the cast and crew are more determined than ever to finish on a real high." They added: "Bosses have spoken to Jason who has agreed in theory to return. Kylie has always been a huge supporter of the show — they’re just waiting to hear back." OK! has contacted Jason, Kylie and Channel 5 representatives for comment. It comes after Jason wrote on his Twitter account earlier this month over Neighbours facing being axed in the UK: "@neighbours changed the Australian television landscape.
It launched many careers over decades including mine. Engaged and entertained audiences for generations. "Hoping that it will find a new home with another U.K.
‘Neighbours’ to Stop Production in June, Show Will Be Rested
Manori Ravindran International EditorAustralian soap opera “Neighbours” is going off air after 37 seasons.The embattled series has been under threat of cancellation ever since its primary funder, U.K. broadcaster Channel 5, pulled the plug in early February.
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Natalie Imbruglia says Neighbours axing is ‘devastating’ as she backs fan petition
Former Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has spoken of her devastation that the popular Aussie soap is being axed in the UK. Speaking on the Heart Breakfast show with JK and Kelly Brook, Natalie, 47, reflected on her time playing Beth Brennan in Ramsay Street, as she backed a fan petition to save the soap from being cancelled. Natalie, who portrayed Beth from 1992 to 1994, told the show’s hosts she was gutted about the news, saying: “Oh I think it's really sad!” The Aussie star, who was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer on Saturday 12 February after impressing the star detectives and fans, continued: “I think at this point we just thought it was gonna go on forever so, I, you know, people are petitioning.