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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
David Kent

Neighbours' fans sob after finale sees A-list reunions and a big Ramsay Street twist

Neighbours fans in Ireland were left devastated on Friday evening as the final episode of the Australian soap aired on Friday evening.

The beloved show was cancelled back in March, and despite fan support and petitions, Channel 5 bosses opted not to reverse the decision.

Lucky viewers Down Under saw the finale on Thursday, but tonight it was our turn to be left in tears.

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The Neighbours finale (Channel 5)

Multiple stars have returned for the finale - including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan as Charlene and Scott - whilst Guy Pearce is also one of the big names to come back for the last episode.

The episode began as Callum Rebecchi (Morgan Baker) returned to see his adoptive father Toadie,, before Mike Young (Guy Pearce) stepped onto the street for the first time in years.

And in a funny moment from the finale, Sam joked of the famous street name: "Why's it called a Street when it's a Court?"

The finale featured many flashbacks as Jane and Mike toured the street together, including the iconic Ramsay Street Olympics. Many of the residents are setting off for pastures new, with all of them having different reasons to head away.

But in a twist, they decided to remain on the street they've called home for years.

Jason and Kylie made their poignant return as Scott and Charlene, with Especially for You playing on the radio as they headed into Ramsay Street

(Fremantle Media/REX/Shutterstock)

To finish the episode, Susan delivered a poignant monologue as Madge Bishop appeared - as a ghost - as the final cameos aired to round off the soap's nearly four decades on screen.

Fans chimed in with their tributes to the soap, with one writing: "It’s a sad day in the history of television.

"I’m a blubbering wreck now, especially those final few minutes." a second added

A third wrote: "The most beautifully written end & the perfect blend of every decade" while a fourth chimed in with: "It’s the best kind of comfort viewing that feels like it’s always been there, in the background of our lives."

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