Popular Australian based soap Neighbours is to cease production in June, it has been confirmed.
A post on the Neighbours Facebook page said:
“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. 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. We thank you for all your messages and support and promise to end the show on an incredible high. From here on, we are celebrating Neighbours.”
Messages from fans have quickly poured in, with Sarah Rodriguez summing up the thoughts of many fans.
Sarah said:
“This is such sad news. At a time when the world is in turmoil, Neighbours has been my ray of sunshine and such a comfort through it all. I really can’t understand why it hasn’t been picked up by another channel, when it’s still so popular? Thank you so much to all the cast and crew of the show, now and in the past years. To say I’ll miss this show is a huge understatement.”
