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That’s it! It’s a wrap. What a journey.
Thanks for joining us and the whole Erinsborough family tonight. It feels a bit weird knowing that this will be the last time we see will them on screen. Neighbours has just always ... been around.
Who knows, maybe we’ll get a reunion in 10 years’ time. Until then, we’ll leave you with our recap of tonight’s finale.
This, from Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, falls firmly into the ‘strange but true’ category...
Two of tonight’s old-timers have posted notes to Twitter following their return for the finale ...
The fans at Fed Square were glued to their screens throughout the 90-minute finale.
After 37 years on the air, Australia’s longest-running drama has come to its end.
It was always going to be a mammoth task satisfying all the viewers this show has amassed over the years - those who stuck with it, and those who abandoned their broadcast TV sets years ago. But, with countless cameos and moments to pull on the heartstrings, it definitely gave it a good crack.
Let us know what you think in the comments and the poll below.
Pack up the Logies, pack up the Globes, Emmys and Oscars too, and hand them all to Jackie Woodburne.
In her final scenes as the legendary Susan Kennedy, Woodburne delivered the kind of Neighbours eulogy that will live forever in the hearts and minds of people who love this show.
“Where do you begin with history, your own or those who came before you?” asked Susan, walking through her cul-de-sac in slow motion.
“The Ramsays, the Robinsons – the stories from those early days are legendary, and their legacy still lives on today.
“There have been many families over the years, all shapes and sizes, friends who became like family, whether they were related or not.
That’s it! We’re done. And by my count, Kylie Minogue said five words this entire episode. “Home sweet home”, “Jane” and “Harold”.
Did they pay her by the word?
She said more in her perfume ad that played every ad break.
Mike (Guy Pearce) has confessed his extremely obvious love for Jane, and decided to buy a house on Ramsay Street with zero time for the proper inspections.
“Jane you were the first person I wanted to see when I came back here,” he said. “The reality is I’m still in love with you - probably more now than I used to be.
“I realise it’s a bit much, but if I was here, we could take things slow and just see how it goes.”
Apologies to the 10 per cent of readers who did not want them to get back together in our poll.
Neighbours have pulled out the big guns in an effort to convince Toadie to stay on Ramsay Street.
The return of Margot Robbie and Co. had big early-era pandemic vibes, with some of Neighbours’ most famous faces jumping on a Zoom call to wish Toadie a happy wedding day (and guilt him into staying on the same cul-de-sac he’s been stuck on for nearly 30 years).
“Have an amazing wedding day, Toadie, I love you so much,” said Robbie, reprising her role of Donna Freedman.
Presumably, Erinsborough is running on 5G because the connection was flawless as Delta Goodrem joined the call, alongside Carla Bonner, Natalie Imbruglia, Holly Valance and Blair McDonough.
Paul’s big reunion with Terese means he’s staying in town! He’s sorted out the Lassiters contract with Shane, he says, despite it being a major plot point for the past eight episodes that had him stomping around Ramsay Street and screaming in people’s faces.
And ... that means everyone else has to as well, I guess! Everyone has abandoned their big, exciting plans to move to New York and chosen ~love~.
This is great news for Susan Kennedy, who will no longer wander the empty streets like a ghost haunted by her past.