Farewell to Izzy

After weeks of speculation, Natalie Bassingthwaighte has finally this week been confirmed as one of the roll call of famous Neighbours alumni making one last visit to Ramsay St before the long-running soap finishes on August 1. Bassingthwaighte, who played “superbitch” Izzy Hoyland from 2003-2007 (and briefly returned in 2018), says she’s sad to see the much-loved Aussie staple finish after 32 years but says she appreciates all the show taught her.

“There’s a real sadness that it’s ending but you just have to be grateful that it happened and that it was amazing,” she says. “I am so happy that I worked with such brilliant people – it really gave me the best work ethicc and I am forever grateful forr that.”