NEIGHBOURS has been saved and is set for a sensational return – four months after its final episode.
Neighbours came to an end in July after 37 years, with the last ever episode airing on Channel 5.
Neighbours is making a shock comeback just four months after its final episode
Fan favourites Toadie, Karl and Susan Kennedy are returning to the show
The Aussie soap came to an end in July after 37 years
Fans were left devastated but in a shock announcement, Amazon Freevee and Fremantle have revealed the show will be returning to our TV screens after all.
A brand-new series will begin filming in Australia next year and will see show favourites Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Ryan Moloney, and Jackie Woodburne returning to reprise their leading roles.
The revitalized series will premiere exclusively for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and U.S. and will include streaming rights to thousands of episodes from the previous seasons, available prior to the new series’ premiere.
The series will also stream on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
Production is set to commence in early 2023 with a world premiere slated for the second half of the year.
Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD original content and programming, Amazon Studios, said: “Neighbours has captivated its audience for nearly 40 years, building a dedicated and loyal following for the lives and stories of the characters on Ramsay Street.
“With the power of streaming, we’re able to offer a catalogue of thousands of Neighbours episodes for new audiences to discover this legendary series and current fans to relive their favorite moments.
“We look forward to immersing the audience in new Ramsay Street experiences when we relaunch the show next year for Amazon Freevee and Prime Video customers.”
Jennifer Mullin, global CEO, Fremantle added: “Neighbours is a unique series with a powerful connection with its fans across the world.
“We cherish the show and all those who have been part of its incredible story over many decades, so we are thrilled that we have found a new home with Amazon Freevee.
“Thanks to the innovative Amazon Freevee platform, many classic episodes will be available to fans, and Neighbours will go back into full production in Australia early next year, providing our fans with new episodes.
“This partnership with Amazon Freevee marks an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to collaborating with them, along with our long-term and valued partner in Australia, Network 10.”
The Australian show has screened in multiple countries during its reign, including the UK, airing on both BBC One and, most recently, Channel 5, since its launch in 1985.
The final episode of Neighbours aired in July and featured guest star appearances from Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Jason Donovan, and Margot Robbie, all of whom were series cast members earlier in their careers.
Guy Pearce was one of the famous faces who returned for the finale
