‘It has been nothing but a wild dream’: Actress Olivia Junkeer says goodbye to Neighbours

‘It has been nothing but a wild dream’: Actress Olivia Junkeer says goodbye to Neighbours after four years of playing Yashvi Rebecchi


Another Neighbours star is leaving Ramsay Street. 

After four years on the long-running soap, Olivia Junkeer has said goodbye to her character Yashvi Rebecchi.

On Wednesday, the actress shared a video on her Instagram page which documented some highlights of her time on the soap.  

Farewell! After four years on Neighbours, Olivia Junkeer has said goodbye to Yashvi Rebecchi. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old shared a video on her Instagram, documenting some highlights of her time on the soap

The 22-year-old penned a heartfelt farewell, writing: ‘From little chicken Olivia to big chicken Olivia – THANK YOU @neighboursfor bringing me into the world of acting with open arms.’ 

She then went on to pay tribute to her character, which was one of her first roles on TV.

‘The last 4 years of playing Yashvi Rebecchi has been nothing but a wild dream.’

Olivia also added that she felt supported by the cast and crew she worked alongside day in and day out.

‘I wouldn’t be anywhere close to who I am without the beautiful cast and crew who loved, accepted and supported me on my best and worst days (an UNDERSTATEMENT.),’ she said. 

‘Thank you for helping me grow into the diva I am today.’

A wild dream: 'The last 4 years of playing Yashvi Rebecchi has been nothing but a wild dream,' Olivia said

A wild dream: ‘The last 4 years of playing Yashvi Rebecchi has been nothing but a wild dream,’ Olivia said

Underneath her post, fans left sweet comments, wishing her the best in her next adventure.

Among them, were kind words left by fellow stars of the show. 

Ben Hall, who played her character’s ex-boyfriend Ned Willis, wrote:  ‘Let’s be honest you’ll be back for Ned before long ❤️ #nashvi.’

Meanwhile, Takaya Honda added: ‘You are the best, I’m missing you on set but can’t wait to watch you fly!!!’

‘We love you so SO much Liv!!!!!’ Georgie Stone, who plays Mackenzie Hargreaves, also commented.  

Co-stars share some love: Among the comments on her post, were kind words left by fellow stars of the show. Ben Hall, who played her character's ex-boyfriend Ned Willis, wrote: 'Let’s be honest you’ll be back for Ned before long ❤️ #nashvi'

Co-stars share some love: Among the comments on her post, were kind words left by fellow stars of the show. Ben Hall, who played her character’s ex-boyfriend Ned Willis, wrote: ‘Let’s be honest you’ll be back for Ned before long ❤️ #nashvi’

Olivia’s character has left the fictional suburb of Erinsborough in a bid to join her family in Sydney.

Neighbours recently revealed that it would be changing air-play days. 

For the first time in its 36-year history, it will no longer be airing on Fridays.

The long-running soap is being trimmed back to four nights per week in Australia, Channel 10 announced on Thursday.

‘From July 26, Neighbours will air four nights a week. On Fridays, viewers can laugh along with their favourite Friends,’ a spokesperson told TV Tonight recently.

From July 26, Neighbours will air Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm on 10 Peach 

Business as usual: From July 26, Neighbours will air Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm on 10 Peach. Pictured: the cast of Neighbours

Business as usual: From July 26, Neighbours will air Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm on 10 Peach. Pictured: the cast of Neighbours