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Neighbours' Olympia Valance only agreed to Paige return after she knew Scott McGregor was back

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

From Digital Spy

Neighbours star Olympia Valance is reprising her role as Paige Smith for the show's 35th anniversary – but there was one thing she wanted before she agreed to return.

Paige and Jack Callahan (Andrew Morley) left Ramsey Street together in 2018, but viewers will learn that their relationship is on the rocks next week.

Speaking to TV Week, Olympia explained that she immediately agreed to coming back to Erinsborough when she learned that Scott McGregor, who plays former love interest Mark Brennan, was also returning.

Photo credit: FremantleMedia - Channel 5
Photo credit: FremantleMedia - Channel 5

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She was also told about a plot twist related to their characters.

"When Jason came to me and said, 'We'd really like you back for the 35th year', I asked, 'What's your storyline?'," Olympia said.

"Scott was the same. He called me up and asked if I was coming back for the 35th. I said, 'Yeah, are you coming back?' We were both just trying to 100% confirm with each other."

Photo credit: Peach Australia - Channel 5
Photo credit: Peach Australia - Channel 5

Mark is already back in Erinsborough, while Paige will make her return next week.

Paige confides in Terese and shares her suspicions that Jack may have cheated on her.

The 35th anniversary week will see five weddings and three deaths, with the show also confirming that it will air five additional special primetime episodes.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).


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