A NEIGHBOURS legend is set for a bombshell return to the soap – 24 years after quitting Ramsay Street.
Krista Vendy, 50, played school teacher Tess Bell from 1999 to 2001 before making her exit.
Following a brief appearance in 2023, Krista is now reprising her role as Tess once again.
The soap’s Instagram page shared a snap of Krista holding a Ramsay Street sign.
Its caption read: “Another blast from the past!
“Krista Vendy is soon set to reprise her role as Tess Bell… but what’s brought her back to Erinsborough this time?”
One excited fan commented: “I loved her when she was on and it was only a short stint.
“I really hope that she is in it for the long term.”
Another gushed: “Can’t wait to have Tess back!”
While a third remarked: “Great to see her back.”
A fourth stated: “Oh my god it’s Tess Bell.”
Back in 2001, Tess’ original exit saw her leave womanising husband-to-be Darcy (Mark Rafferty) at the altar.
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It comes as Neighbours fans are fearing for the soap’s future on screen.
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Freevee’s closure means viewers will have to watch elsewhere.
Neighbours is transferring permanently to a new home on Prime Video.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, a concerned fan wrote: “#Neighbours will stop filming in early 2025 to fulfil two years of episodes unless Amazon‘s original contract is renewed.
“Whilst Neighbours hovers around the No.1, 2, & 3 spots on UK Amazon, there’s an exodus of core cast members.
“We may have to #SaveNeighbours again.”
Another penned: “Pray #Neighbours gets renewed soon.”
