Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Nicolle Dickson, best known for her role as the rebellious Bobby Simpson in Home and Away, left a lasting impact on viewers during her five-year tenure on the show.
Her portrayal of the troubled teen garnered her immense popularity, making her the nation's sweetheart at the time. After tackling a series of dramatic storylines, including homelessness, the loss of her mother, a teen pregnancy, and a tumultuous marriage to her foster brother, Nicolle made the difficult decision to leave the show.
In a tragic plot twist, her character met her end in a devastating boat accident, leaving fans heartbroken. Despite her stardom, Nicolle shared in a 2018 interview with Woman's Day, that the transition from a long-running soap opera to new acting opportunities was more challenging than expected.
She told Woman’s Day: “I'd been on Home and Away for six years and you can get stale doing a show like that. “While I was pleased I went out with a bang, it was tougher than I imagined to find [acting] work afterwards.
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