Australian soap opera Neighbours faces cancellation again, less than two years after being revived by Amazon. Fans are rallying to save the show with an online petition.
Here’s the Lowdown: Neighbours was initially cancelled in 2022 when Channel 5, its primary UK funder, withdrew support. Amazon then picked up the show for its Freevee service (later integrated into Prime Video). Now, Amazon has decided not to renew, leading to a second cancellation.
What This Means Now: Devoted fans have launched a Change.org petition, urging decision-makers to reconsider and continue the show. The petition highlights Neighbours’ cultural significance and its role in viewers’ lives. It currently has over 3,000 signatures.
The Bigger Picture: This situation shows the passionate following Neighbours still commands, even after decades on air. The petition underscores how important the show is to many fans. Actress Rebekah Elmaloglou (Terese Willis) had encouraged fans to contact Amazon directly, even before news of the cancellation broke. The show continues to air new episodes Mondays to Thursdays on Amazon Freevee and Prime Video in the UK and US, and on Channel 10 and 10 Peach Comedy in Australia. The fan campaign shows how strongly fans feel that the show should be saved.
