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Neighbours lines up emotional Toadie scenes ahead of show exit
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Neighbours has offered the first potential hints to Toadie Rebecchi’s exit storyline.
The legendary character is bowing out from the soap later this year, with actor Ryan Moloney opting to pursue a new career behind the camera.
New spoilers and pictures have now offered a glimpse of what lies ahead for Toadie over the coming weeks.
Toadie has spent the past few weeks getting back on an even keel following his cheating scandal with his ex-wife Melanie Pearson.
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The Ramsay Street lawyer has fought to save his marriage to Terese Willis and things have seemed to be going well again – until now.
A new episode spoiler for Monday, July 22 reads: “Toadie struggles to move on from the past.”
Another, for Thursday, July 25, adds: “Toadie continues to feel off-kilter.”
Meanwhile, spoiler images from these episodes show Toadie pay an emotional visit to the nursery that was once owned by his late wife Sonya.
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Toadie looks set to have a heart-to-heart with father figure Karl Kennedy, but will he be so honest with Terese about how he’s feeling?
Full spoiler billings for these episodes follow below.
Monday, July 22
Wendy’s lies come back to bite her.
A chasm opens between JJ and Dex.
Toadie struggles to move on from the past.
Susan finds herself in a compromising position.
Tuesday, July 23
Wendy and Cara face the fallout of their lies.
Krista flirts with catastrophe.
Nicolette is offered an olive branch.
Wednesday, July 24
Leo is given hope for the future.
Krista buckles under the pressure.
Mackenzie’s success tests her loyalties.
Thursday, July 25
Byron is crushed by the consequences of his actions.
Krista has a breakthrough with Tess.
Nicolette finally speaks her truth.
Toadie continues to feel off-kilter.
Monday, July 29
Nicolette and Kiri consider their future.
Aaron receives shocking news.
Wendy’s guilt threatens to ruin her uni experience.
A teen love triangle explodes.
Tuesday, July 30
Aaron faces serious repercussions.
Nell, Dex and JJ are confronted by home truths.
Wendy’s win is tarnished.
Wednesday, July 31
Wendy is rocked by an accusation.
Holly’s attraction is sparked by a handsome newcomer.
Tess conceals her endgame from Krista.
Toadie’s inner turmoil boils over.
Thursday, August 1
Holly’s unknowingly playing with fire.
Aaron grapples with his secret.
Toadie tries to keep it together.
Ryan announced his departure from Neighbours last week after playing Toadie since 1995.
In a statement, he explained: “After 30 years playing Toadie, I will be leaving Ramsay Street. I can’t tell you what is happening to the character – maybe I could be the next Jim Robinson. Or maybe I’ll be the next Harold Bishop and keep popping back over the years.
“And although I won’t be bringing you our fantastic storylines from in front of the camera, I will be bringing them to you from the other side, behind the camera. I’ve just started director training and have just finished filming my first episode as director – so I really hope that you enjoy that.”
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Neighbours‘ executive producer Jason Herbison added: “Toadie is an Australian television icon and Ryan is Ramsay Street royalty. The street won’t be the same without seeing him every week however there’s every chance he will pop back in the future.
“In the meantime, we’re thrilled to support his directing ambitions and can’t wait for viewers to see how Toadie’s season-long story arc plays out. Ryan’s been instrumental in the journey and has blown us away with his performance.”
Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach Comedy.