Neighbours confirm end date as popular soap is axed after 37 years

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Neighbours has confirmed the sad news that the long-running series will end production in June after losing their key broadcaster and failing to find a replacement.

There were hopes that the Australian Soap would find a new home after it was announced that the show was being let go by UK home Channel 5, but the series has now confirmed that the soap will be axed and filming will finish in June.

In a statement posted on their Twitter account, Neighbours penned: "We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9000 episodes broadcast we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June." Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK!

daily newsletter "Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show." Despite the effort to save the beloved soap, show bosses are now focusing on "celebrating Neighbours" and making the final storylines as impressive as possible for longterm fans.The statement continued: "To our amazing, loyal fans, we know this is a huge disappointment, as it is to all of us on the team." "We thank you for all your messages and support and promise to end the show on an incredible high.