Neighbours spoilers follow.
Neighbours has confirmed that Melanie Pearson’s final episode will air next week.
The popular character is saying her goodbyes after realising that she needs a fresh start away from Erinsborough.
When Melanie’s departure day arrives next week, she eagerly awaits her farewell party as she looks forward to spending some precious final moments with her friends.
Melanie’s flatmate Krista Sinclair asks whether she intends to put Victor Stone on the guest list, but she dodges the question.
The Aussie soap has been exploring unresolved feelings between Melanie and Victor recently, with Vic’s other love interest Jane Harris even offering to step aside so they can be together.
By the time next week’s episodes arrive, Melanie has decided that it’s not the right move to pursue things with Victor – although there’s still a chance that she could change her mind.
Melanie’s cagey reaction to Krista’s question shows that she’s still torn over whether to walk away from Victor and the chance of happiness with him.
Victor also seems thoughtful as he enjoys a surprise family brunch with Jane, Byron and Nicolette before his own departure from Erinsborough.
The businessman is upset when he realises that Melanie hasn’t included him on her party guest list. Not giving up, Victor heads over to see Melanie and wishes her happiness on her new adventures.
Jane witnesses the pair’s interaction and selflessly urges Melanie not to miss out on her big chance to make things work with Victor.
Melanie is also struck when it seems like the universe is sending her messages to be brave and go for it with Victor.
As Melanie heads off, she changes her plans at the last minute and decides that Victor’s newly-purchased pub in Gippsland should be her first stop. Will they reunite, or is this merely a chance to say one final goodbye?
Lucinda Cowden, who plays Melanie, announced her departure from Neighbours last month. She confirmed that it wasn’t her choice to leave the show, but added that she has since been back to film a couple of episodes as a guest.
Lucinda told the NeighBens fan podcast: “Hopefully they’re going to keep Mel in the world and she can pop in and out occasionally. Or more often than occasionally – regularly!”
Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday, November 19.
