Neighbours releases first official picture of returnee back on set

 "What kind of trouble will she be causing in Erinsborough next?"

Neighbours has given fans a first look at Emerald Chan back on the set of the revival.

The Aussie soap has been picked up by Amazon Freevee following its cancellation last year. Chan, who plays Sadie Rodwell on the show, was among the last characters to be introduced as series regulars before Neighbours said goodbye to fans in an emotional final episode in July 2022.

After being spotted on set earlier this month, Chan has now been confirmed as returning in the new batch of episodes.

"We're very excited to announce that Emerald Chan will be reprising her role as Sadie Rodwell in all new episodes of #Neighbours later this year," the soap shared on its social media channels.

"What kind of trouble will Sadie be causing in Erinsborough next? We can't wait to find out!"

Chan commented on the announcement, writing "so happy to be back" and adding a red heart emoji.

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Chan was seen back on Ramsay Street together with Lloyd Will and Candice Leask, who play Sadie's parents Andrew and Wendy.

No formal announcement has been made as of yet regarding Will and Leask's return, but it may not be long before Neighbours clarifies their status for the new episodes.

Meanwhile, the show has introduced the first Erinsborough newcomer by casting The OC star Mischa Barton in the role of Reece, an American. While details of her character are being kept under wraps, it seems that Reece's arrival to Ramsay Street conceals some mysterious motivations, setting up an explosive storyline.

Neighbours returns in the second half of 2023 with new episodes streaming free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. Network 10 will retain first-run rights in Australia for the new series.