The announcement comes after reports that Channel 5, Fremantle Media, and Australian broadcaster Channel 10 had been trying to reach a deal to secure the show's future.
A 1987 photo of the cast of Neighbours, including Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue. Pic: Fremantle Media/ShutterstockNeighbours will be axed after nearly four decades, with Channel 5 saying it will instead increase investment in original UK drama.
In a statement supplied to Sky News, a Channel 5 spokesperson said:"Neighbours will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer. "It has been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we'd like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series."We recognise that there will be disappointment about this decision, however our current focus is on increasing our investment in original UK drama, which has strong appeal for our viewers.
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