Major Neighbours icon to return after three decades as star reprises role

Neighbours’ historic TV comeback hasn’t disappointed thus far and soon there will be even more reason to be excited, with the iconic character Sharon Davies set to stage an almighty return.

We can’t quite believe it!

Sharon, whose two-year stint in the late eighties made her firm fan-favourite, made a surprise cameo last year during what was thought to be the final ever episode of the Aussie soap.

The character was one of several from various eras of the show who recorded a special video message in celebration of Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) and Toadie Rebecchi’s (Ryan Moloney) wedding.

Confirming Sharon’s return, actress Jessica Muschamp, who played the role between 1988 and 1990 and again last year, revealed all in a clip shared to Neighbours’ official UK social media channels.

‘Hey Neighbours fans, guess what? Shazza’s back! At least for a little while. It’s going to be so much fun and I cannot wait for you to see it.’

Our hearts are full.

Jessica was also quick to thank fans for saving the show. Neighbours, as fans will know, was controversially axed last year by Channel 5, who partially funded the series. The star-studded finale, which featured the return of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce, was watched by millions.

Amazon Freevee subsequently stepped in to save Neighbours, reviving it for a brand new series, which has been a huge success thus far, with new episodes dropping Mondays to Thursdays on the streaming platform.

The reason for Sharon’s upcoming return remains shrouded in mystery, though we can’t help but wonder if its got something to do with her old friend Melanie, who has been mysteriously absent since Neighbours returned to screens, despite actress Lucinda being a full-time cast member.

Toadie and Melanie have gone their separate ways since tying the knot, with the new episodes on Amazon Freevee confirming that Mel walked out on Toad at some point in the last two years.

But with Melanie set to stage a comeback, will Shazza be by her side? We can only just wait and see!