Neighbours Spoiler : After 37 years of being on the air, Neighbours breaks all ratings records with its final episode.
Neighbours’ final episode broke a decade-plus-long viewing record, with nearly 900,000 Aussies tuning into to see the dramatic ending.
Neighbours drew in the biggest audience in 13 years when the tear-jerking final instalment aired in Australia on Thursday evening. After nearly four decades of soap, fans have been waiting for its final episode for months. Channel 5 to watch the nostalgic ending on Friday night.
TV Tonight ratings show that 873,000 Australian viewers tuned in to see the show’s finale.
This record-breaking crowd joined regular viewers on Channel Ten, making it one of the most-watched shows of the night.
In the 90-minute finale, several familiar faces returned to the soap to say goodbye.
Kylie Minogue was one of them, and she became famous on the soap in 1986.
Jason Donovan was her husband onscreen, and she delighted fans after their 1987 wedding scene.
Hollywood star Guy Pearce reprised his role of Mike Young for one last trip to Ramsay Street.
The soap was honored by the rival soap Home and Away in Australia.
Official Twitter account for the show posted the following message: “Hats off Ramsay Street’s amazing cast and crew for an incredible 37 years.”
“@neighbours” will remain an iconic part Australian television history.
“From everyone here in the Bay, massive respect and admiration for you all #celebratingneighbours.”
The Neighbours legend joined Good Morning Britain Friday to reflect upon his 27-year tenure on the soap.
Ranvir Singh and Ben Shephard asked him about his favorite moments. He replied, “Well, Sonya (Rebecchi)’s death storyline is the one that I love the most.
