Neighbours to End in 2025 After 40 Years on Air
The long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours has been cancelled for the second time, with Amazon MGM Studios confirming the show will end in December 2025. This decision comes just two years after the streaming giant revived the series following its initial cancellation in 2022, when UK broadcaster Channel 5 withdrew its support.
The show, which first aired in 1985 and has since become a cultural staple in both Australia and the UK, will conclude after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes. New episodes will continue to air on Amazon Prime Video and Australia’s Channel Ten four times a week until the end of 2025. Executive producer Jason Herbison expressed pride in the show’s success over the past two years, including its first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination in 2024, and hinted at the possibility of future stories for the residents of Ramsay Street.
Amazon MGM Studios acknowledged the show’s legacy, stating it was “proud” to have played a part in its history. However, the streaming giant’s withdrawal leaves the future of Neighbours uncertain, as production company Fremantle will need to secure another international backer to continue the series.
Fans have expressed disappointment at the news, with many taking to social media to share their fond memories of the show, which has launched the careers of stars such as Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, and Margot Robbie. The soap has also been praised for its diverse storylines, including the first same-sex marriage on Australian television.
The cancellation follows broader cutbacks in the TV soap industry and comes after actor Ian Smith, who plays Harold Bishop, announced his departure from the show last year due to terminal cancer. As the series approaches its final episodes, fans and industry figures alike are reflecting on its enduring impact and legacy.
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