Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985 and airs on streaming channel Amazon Freevee. The following is a list of characters that first appear in the show in 2025, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer Jason Herbison. Clint Hendry (Jason Wilder) and Taye Obasi (Lakota Johnson) made their debuts in January. Fallon Morell (Kate Connick) and Ken Obasi (Charles Allen) made their first appearances in February.
Clint Hendry, played by Jason Wilder, made his debut on 21 January 2025. [1] The character was previewed in a Neighbours promotional trailer released on 19 December 2024. [2] Clint was revealed to be a man that Jane Harris (Annie Jones) meets online dating. The trailer also shows Jane's son Byron Stone (Xavier Molyneux) being concerned over her and Clint's age gap. [1] It was later revealed that Clint would "refuse to let Jane go so easily" and would ask her to "consider another date". [3]
Clint arranges a date with Jane, but she is embarrassed by their age gap. Jane is hesitant about dating Clint, but they arrange another date, where he befriends Jane's son Byron. Clint secures a cleaning job at Erinsborough High School, which causes Jane to end their romance. He secures a secondary cleaning job at the Eirini Rising retirement complex and impresses residents Vera Punt (Sally-Anne Upton) and Gino Esposito (Shane McNamara). Jane tries to avoid Clint, but changes her mind and has sex with him in an empty apartment in Eirini Rising. Owner Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) reveals that residents have complained about hearing sexual noises coming from the apartment. He denies all knowledge and they use the apartment for sex again. Terese reveals that cleaning supplies have been stolen and asks Clint if he knows anything. Terese and Moira Tohu (Robyn Arthur) find a used condom in the apartment and realise someone is using it to have sex in. Student Jasmine Stewart (Frankie Mazzone) is accused of stealing the cleaning supplies and defends herself by revealing Clint and Jane's relationship to Terese. She is angry that Clint and Jane have been having sex at her business and fires him. Jasmine's parents complain to the Department of Education and Lana Kline (Elizabeth Parisi) decides to suspend Jane for having an inappropriate relationship with a work colleague. Clint continues to support Jane and repairs her friendship with Terese. Jane agrees to support Clint and offers to defend his reputation at her meeting with Lana. Jane's daughter, Nicolette Stone (Hannah Monson) decides to help Jane discover who the thief is. She purchases cleaning supplies via an online shopping website and goes to pick-up the items. Upon their arrival, they discover that Clint is the thief and has a garage full of stolen cleaning supplies. Clint tries to convince Jane he is stealing to support his sick mother. Jane refuses to listen to his lies and reports him to the police.
| Taye Obasi | |||||||||
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| Neighbours character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Lakota Johnson | ||||||||
| First appearance | 23 January 2025 | ||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Jason Herbison | ||||||||
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Taye Obasi, played by Lakota Johnson, made his first appearance on 23 January 2025. The character was announced on 14 October 2024 via the official Neighbours Instagram account. The account released a promotional photograph of Johnson on set. Johnson was hired as a regular cast member. Teasing the character's introduction, a publicist stated "Taye is sure to break some rules (and some hearts) on Ramsay Street." [4] Taye is the brother of Remi Varga-Murphy (Naomi Rukavina). [5]
Taye's debut was first confirmed in a Neighbours promo showing what's in store for 2025. [2] Spoilers for January 2025 show Taye spending time at the Waterhole with his nephews JJ (Riley Bryant) and Dex Varga-Murphy (Marley Williams). [6] Executive producer Jason Herbison told Johnathon Hughes from Radio Times that Taye is the younger half brother of established character Remi Varga-Murphy on her father's side. He adds that they have "a significant age difference and they've grown up somewhat estranged." It was also revealed that Johnson initially auditioned for a different role, which impressed producers, leading them to create the role of Taye just for him. [7]
Taye hides out in the sunroom of number 32, and steals the food that Andrew Rodwell (Lloyd Will) brings over for JJ and Dex. Andrew hears movements, and approaches Taye with a cricket bat. JJ and Dex return from New York and spot Taye in the sunroom, before asking Andrew to go and get them some dinner. Dex allows him to stay in secret on the condition he keep a low profile. He unknowingly befriends neighbour Max Ramsay (Ben Jackson), and jumps into his backyard to hide from Andrew. Taye messes up the house while JJ and Dex are at school, which Andrew sees and asks JJ to clean it up. He throws a party at the house and gets Dex into drinking, before Remi and Cara Varga-Murphy (Sara West) return home. Taye is embarrassed to see Remi, but she asks him to stay for a while so they can catch up. He befriends Fallon Morell (Kate Connick) and she vents to him about her sister Krista Sinclair (Majella Davis).
| Fallon Morell | |||||
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| Portrayed by | Kate Connick | ||||
| First appearance | 3 February 2025 | ||||
| Classification | Present; recurring | ||||
| Introduced by | Jason Herbison | ||||
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Fallon Morell, played by Kate Connick, made her first appearance on 3 February 2025. [8] The character and Connick's casting details were announced on 28 October 2024. [9] She has joined the cast in a guest capacity. [9] Fallon was confirmed to be the sister of an established character. [9] The show's social media accounts teased her arrival, saying she would "wreak havoc on Erinsborough" and cause trouble for many of its residents. [9] Speaking to Radio Times, executive producer Jason Herbison revealed that Fallon is the "younger sister of Krista Sinclair (Majella Davis) from her mother's side," and was "raised in the US with her American father." He also added that Fallon and Krista had very different upbringings and are "very different people". [10]
Spoiler pictures for 2025 show Fallon arriving in Erinsborough and meeting with Sebastian Metcalfe (Rarmian Newton), before going to Krista's Lassiters apartment. [11] Spoilers reveal that Krista will be "shaken up by [Fallon's] declaration of arrival, and the next day reveals that Krista will welcome Fallon "into her life, oblivious to her disapproval", showing that she may have an ulterior motive in coming to Erinsborough. [11] Additional spoilers revealed that Fallon will be employed by Krista's fiancé Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) at his vineyard, Yorokobi, where she will "bond with Leo". [12] Advanced spoilers written by Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy reveal that "Fallon has her own complicated backstory with Sebastian", stating that they were "once in a relationship" and that "she even asked him to marry her", to which he responded by leaving and "ghosting her". [13] He goes on to write that Sebastian "developed feelings for [Krista] during their relationship", and discovering that he "wasn't in love with Fallon anymore", which led him to ultimately "cut all contact." [13] We also discover that Fallon is left "upset" and confused about "what part Krista played in the breakdown of her relationship". [13]
Fallon watches Sebastian kiss Krista before turning up at her apartment unannounced, and Krista insists she move in. She meets Sebastian at Grease Monkeys, who explains that he loved Krista while they were together. Taye Obasi (Lakota Johnson) befriends Fallon and they drink together at the Waterhole. Fallon gets to know Krista's fiancé Leo. Krista and Leo hire Fallon as their wedding planner and she offers to help Leo and Byron Stone (Xavier Molyneux) with setting up the Yorokobi winery for a wedding. Fallon continues to be distant from Krista and is concerned she is keeping secrets from Leo. She confides her worries in Taye, who convinces her to keep Krista's secret to her own advantage. Fallon is happy when Krista reveals the truth about Sebastian and convinces her to tell Leo. Krista fails to tell Leo, so Fallon intervenes and reveals the truth, pretending that she thought Leo already knew. Fallon continues to question Leo after he decides to continue planning his wedding. Fallon is shocked when Taye gets a job working for Krista at the Piano Bar and asks him to keep her secrets.
Ken Obasi, played by Charles Allen, made his first appearance on 13 February 2025. [14] The character and Allen's casting details were revealed on 9 February 2025 via advance storyline spoilers. [14] Ken will be introduced as the father of established characters Remi Varga-Murphy (Naomi Rukavina) and Taye Obasi (Lakota Johnson). [14] The spoilers revealed that Ken arrives in Erinsborough to ask Taye to return home with him, but he refuses to leave. They also detailed that Remi and Taye "realise that Ken has been the one keeping them apart all these years. [14]
Ken arrives at number 30 Ramsay Street and asks Remi and Taye to stop fighting. He asks Taye to come back home with him to Appollo Bay, and he and Remi realise that Ken has been keeping them apart because of his affair with Taye's mum. Remi allows Taye to stay in Erinsborough, and Ken spends time with his grandsons JJ (Riley Bryant) and Dex Varga-Murphy (Marley Williams).
Maddy Murphy, played by Emma Horn, made her first appearance on 17 February 2025. [15] The character was first announced on 10 February 2025 via advance storyline spoilers. [16] Maddy is the cousin of established characters Cara Varga-Murphy (Sara West) and Chelsea Murphy (Viva Bianca). [16] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy revealed that Maddy's introduction occurs following Cara's friend, Nicolette Stone (Hannah Monson) deciding to help track down her sister, Chelsea. She was pregnant and Maddy is a mid-wife and they believe she may known her whereabouts. Kilkelly added that Nicolette would "strike up a romantic spark" with Maddy and discover that Maddy knows more information about Chelsea, after finding a bottle of her perfume. Cara confronts Maddy who reveals she helped Chelsea give birth but has since moved on. [16]
Cara and Nicolette visit Maddy's house and ask her if she has seen Chelsea. Maddy denies having seen her and invites them into her home. Maddy begins to flirt with Nicolette and later contacts her to hook-up for sex. The following morning, Nicolette finds a bottle of Chelsea's perfume and realises that Maddy is lying. Cara confronts Maddy, who reveals that she helped Chelsea give birth but she left soon after. She claims that Chelsea does not want Cara to find her and berates both Cara and Nicolette for tricking her. Maddy visits Nicolette at work and asks her if she would be interested in dating. Nicolette is unsure and asks Cara for advice, but she does not want them to date because she has not told her wife, Remi Varga-Murphy (Naomi Rukavina) that she is looking for Chelsea. Nicolette tells Maddy they cannot date and Remi sees them together. Remi shares drinks with Maddy, Cara and Nicolette, who tell unconvincing lies about why Maddy is in town.
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Circumstances |
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| 8-16 January | Kendall Kenny | Nicole Chapman [17] | Kendall is a light technician hired by Yasmine Shields to help organise the Erinsborough Lights Up festival. Kendall is not impressed to be working with Holly Hoyland who has a panic attack in her presence. Holly knocks electrical equipment into a pond and ruins a switch. Kendall tells Yasmine that the switch is faulty and must not be used. Yasmine takes the switch and gives it to Holly so she will end up injured. |
| 14 January | Deanna Finley | Lauren McNaught [18] | Deanna attends a AA meeting where she meets Sebastian Metcalfe. She talks with Sebastian and he reveals that he has romantic feelings for Krista Sinclair. |
| 30 January | Chase Bianco | Michael Gillan [19] | Chase arrives at the garage to ask Holly Hoyland for directions. Max Ramsay notices he has a Queensland number plate on his car and hides from him. |
| 11 February | Kasey McGann | Tayla Coad [20] | Kasey meets Holly Hoyland and Sadie Rodwell on Ramsay Street and asks them if they know Max Ramsay. Holly lies and pretends that she has the wrong address. Holly tells Max and he reveals Kasey is his best friend from Queensland. Kasey had previously had her drink spiked and Max gained revenge by drugging her attacker. Holly convinces Max to ask Kasey to return home because her presence may lead his enemies to Erinsborough. |
| Jess Ebbs | Kashmala Sameer [20] | Jess and Louie get married and have their wedding reception at Yorokobi. They have a great time and thank their host Leo Tanaka, unaware that just hours earlier the venue was littered with bird excrement. | |
| Louie Green | Nic Davey-Greene [20] | ||
| Patrick Hayes | Wesley Forke [20] | Patrick is Rhett Norman's new boyfriend who introduces himself to Rhett's ex-boyfriend Aaron Brennan. | |
| 24 February- | Lachie Jones | Jack Hayes [21] | Lachie works for Carter Haddon who wants revenge on Max Ramsay for spiking his drink. Carter follows Sadie Rodwell and Holly Hoyland to a nightclub and mistakenly believes that Sadie is Max's girlfriend. Lachie spikes Sadie's drink and kidnaps her from a nightclub and dumps her the bush. |
| 25 February- | Carter Haddon | Linc Hassler [22] | Carter is an enemy of Max Ramsay from his time in Queensland. Max had spiked his drink as revenge for spiking his friend Kasey McGann. Carter arranges for Sadie Rodwell's drink to be spiked and she is kidnapped from a nightclub and dumped in the bush. Carter finds Max and orders him to get into his car and accompany him or else he will not share Sadie's location. Max agrees and Carter takes his phone and messages Max's friends to pretend he is okay and has moved on from Erinsborough. |
| 25 February | Violinist | Florence Cappler-Shillington [22] | A violinist who performs for Krista Sinclair and Leo Tanaka as they share an early first wedding dance at the Yorokobi vineyard. |
| 27 February | Connie Creek | Judith Roberts [23] | Connie opens her garage door and is approached by Jane Harris and Nicolette Stone. They reveal that they have purchased cleaning supplies via an online market place and demand to know where she acquired the products. Connie reveals that she rents her garage space out to a man. Jane's boyfriend, Clint Hendry arrives and it is revealed he has stolen the products and Jane calls the police. |