With an official release date now confirmed for the new series of Neighbours, naturally thoughts are turning towards who will be returning for the revival.

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It was announced back in November 2022 that Amazon Freevee would be bringing back the Australian soap opera after it was initially cancelled.

And fans can look forward to the return of many iconic characters, including Stefan Dennis as Paul Robinson, Jackie Woodburne as Susan Kennedy, Alan Fletcher as Dr Karl Kennedy and Ryan Moloney as Toadie Rebecchi, as well as plenty of new faces.

Neighbours recently released a brand new trailer, giving fans a look at The Varga-Murphys, a new family who'll be joining the revival, while it was previously confirmed that The OC's Mischa Barton will be joining the cast in the upcoming series.

But who else is returning for Neighbours' 2023 revival on Amazon Freevee?

Who is returning to the Neighbours cast for the Amazon revival?

The following cast members have been confirmed to be returning for the Neighbours revival.

  • Stefan Dennis as Paul Robinson
  • Jackie Woodburne as Susan Kennedy
  • Alan Fletcher as Dr Karl Kennedy
  • Ryan Moloney as Toadie Rebecchi
  • Rebekah Elmaloglou as Terese Willis
  • Annie Jones as Jane Harris
  • Tim Kano as Leo Tanaka
  • Georgie Stone as Mackenzie Hargreaves
  • Melissa Bell as Lucy Robinson
  • April Rose Pengilly as Chloe Brennan
  • Ian Smith as Harold Bishop
  • Lucinda Cowden as Melanie Pearson
  • Lloyd Will as Andrew Rodwell
  • Emerald Chan as Sadie Rodwell
  • Candice Leask as Wendy Rodwell

Here's what you need to know about their returns and where we last left them.

Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis)

Stefan Dennis is Paul Robinson in Neighbours.
Stefan Dennis is Paul Robinson in Neighbours. Fremantle

One of the original cast members of Neighbours, Stefan Dennis will be reprising his role as the dastardly but loveable Paul Robinson.

In the Neighbours 2022 finale, Paul finally reconciled with Terese Willis and decided to remain in Ramsay Street with her despite considering plans to leave for New York.

Will Terese return alongside Paul? And which of Paul's children will be on the street when the show returns to our screens?

Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne)

Jackie Woodburne is Susan Kennedy in Neighbours.
Jackie Woodburne is Susan Kennedy in Neighbours. Fremantle

The beating heart of Ramsay Street, Susan Kennedy will be back and played by Neighbours legend Jackie Woodburne.

In the Neighbours 2022 finale, Susan was awarded the thoughtful final voiceover of the show as she recalled all those who had been and gone on Ramsay Street.

However, Susan was delighted to learn that her neighbours would remain on the iconic road.

Now Susan will be back alongside her devoted husband Dr Karl Kennedy for the new episodes.

Dr Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher)

Alan Fletcher as Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours.
Alan Fletcher as Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours. Fremantle

The other half of Neighbours' golden couple, Alan Fletcher will reprise his role as Dr Karl Kennedy for the show's return on Amazon Freevee.

In the Neighbours 2022 finale, Karl was pleased when his ex Izzy Hoyland did the right thing by splitting up with their son Billy.

Karl and Susan were also delighted to learn that their friends were staying in Erinsborough despite many planning to leave Ramsay Street.

Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney)

Ryan Moloney as Toadie Rebecchi in Neighbours.
Ryan Moloney as Toadie Rebecchi in Neighbours. Fremantle

The resident funnyman and all-around good guy, Toadie Rebecchi will again be played on our screens by Ryan Moloney.

The Neighbours 2022 finale saw Toadie marry Melanie Pearson after a few hiccups and the pair decided to stay in Ramsay Street for good despite considering leaving their house behind.

Will Toadie and Melanie still be together by the time they return to our screens? We shall have to wait and see.

Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou)

Rebekah Elmaloglou as Terese Willis in Neighbours
Rebekah Elmaloglou as Terese Willis in Neighbours. Fremantle

Paul Robinson's feisty recent wife Terese had a troubled relationship with the schemer - however, the course of true love never did run smoothly.

Despite having moved on and into another relationship, Terese decided to reconcile with Paul in the final episode of Neighbours and the pair was back together at the series' end.

Will the pair be back together when the show returns?

Jane Harris (Annie Jones)

Annie Jones as Jane Harris in Neighbours.
Annie Jones as Jane Harris in Neighbours. Fremantle

Classic Neighbours character Jane Harris had one of the most remarked-upon conclusions in the finale of Neighbours.

Reunited with her old love Mike Young (Guy Pearce), unlucky-in-love Jane had a dream romantic ending that saw the pair reconcile.

However, with Jane confirmed to return without Mike, what did happen?

Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano)

Tim Kano as Leo Tanaka in Neighbours.
Tim Kano as Leo Tanaka in Neighbours.

Paul Robinson's son Leo was still on Ramsay Street when the series ended, but what lies in store for the businessman?

Will Leo have custody of baby Abigail when he returns?

Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone)

Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone)
Georgie Stone as Mackenzie Hargreaves in Neighbours.

Mackenzie will be back on our screens soon - and if anyone needs some happiness, it's her!

Still recovering from the loss of her true love Hendrix, what lies in store for Mackenzie in the new episodes of Neighbours?

Lucy Robinson (Melissa Bell)

Melissa Bell as Lucy Robinson in Neighbours.
Melissa Bell as Lucy Robinson in Neighbours. Fremantle

Paul Robinson's sister Lucy almost sold hotel chain Lassiters to Shane Ramsay in the final episodes of the soap, but ultimately Shane decided to rip up the contract as Paul was deciding to stay in Erinsborough.

So, will Lucy continue to be the big boss of the hotel chain in the series?

Actress Melissa Bell is back in a guest capacity.

Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly)

April Rose Pengilly as Chloe Brennan for Neighbours.
April Rose Pengilly as Chloe Brennan for Neighbours. Fremantle

Fan-favourite Chloe Brennan planned to move to Sydney in the final episodes of Neighbours and also found a romantic happy ending with Elly Conway.

So, will Chloe be in such a happy place when the soap makes its big return?

Actress April Rose Pengilly is back in a guest capacity.

Harold Bishop (Ian Smith)

Harold Bishop (Ian Smith) in Neighbours
Harold Bishop (Ian Smith) in Neighbours. Channel 5

Iconic Neighbours character Harold Bishop is known for memorably returning and departing the soap over the years, including when he made a comeback for the show's final episodes.

However, we can expect to see good ol' Jelly-Belly when the soap returns later this year.

Actor Ian Smith is back in a guest capacity.

Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden)

When fans heard that Toadie was returning, their first thought was whether his new wife Melanie would be back too.

Now fans of classic character Melanie can rest easy - as she will return with her seal-like laugh for the new episodes.

The soap confirmed: "We're so excited to announce that Lucinda Cowden will be reprising her role as Melanie Pearson in new episodes of Neighbours later this year.

"We can't wait to welcome her back (and maybe her pig collection too). Even Madame Zolga couldn't have predicted this one!"

Andrew Rodwell (Lloyd Will)

Police sergeant Andrew will be back for the new episodes of Neighbours when it returns later this year.

It is unknown what capacity will see Andrew back in the show.

Wendy Rodwell (Candice Leask)

Andrew's wife Wendy will also return by his side in the new episodes.

Sadie Rodwell (Emerald Chan)

Andrew and Wendy's daughter Sadie will also make a comeback for the revival season of Neighbours.

Who else could return to Neighbours in 2023?

Neighbours finale cast
Neighbours finale cast. Fremantle / Channel 5

The following regular cast members were present on Ramsay Street at the conclusion of the series.

  • Charlotte Chimes as Nicolette Stone
  • Takaya Honda as David Tanaka
  • Richard Huggett as Glen Donnelly
  • Gemma Bird Matheson as Kiri Durant
  • Richie Morris as Levi Canning
  • Geoff Paine as Clive Gibbons
  • Phoebe Roberts as Freya Wozniak
  • Jacinta Stapleton as Amy Greenwood
  • Matt Wilson as Aaron Brennan

However, the final weeks of the soap's original run also saw a number of past characters return, some of which were integral in wrapping up the stories of some of our regular cast members.

Guy Pearce returned as Mike Young for the final three episodes, where he provided a romantic happy ending for Jane Harris. Does this mean that Jane won't be back, as we can't see Pearce returning? Somehow, given Pearce's Hollywood status, we fear Mike and Jane's time will end in heartache.

Jodi Gordon reprised her role as Elly Conway in the final episodes to also provide a romantic happy ending for Chloe Brennan, with the pair potentially moving to Sydney. However, with Chloe returning in a guest capacity, will we see more of Elly too?

Finally, Natalie Bassingthwaighte also reprised her role as the troublemaking Izzy Hoyland for the final episodes and ended up striking up a romance with original cast member Shane Ramsay, played by Peter O'Brien, who was also back for the final episodes.

We would be surprised if these two returned, and the same for Izzy's ex and Karl and Susan's son, Malcolm Kennedy (Benjamin McNair).

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