Hold onto your hats – it’s steaming up in Neighbours as Krista Sinclair’s (Majella Davis) Boylesque event leads to a seriously saucy week on Ramsay Street.
As the residents get their kit off for a good cause, romantic feelings are finally returning between Andrew (Lloyd Will) and Wendy Rodwell (Candice Leask), whilst Jane Harris’ (Annie Jones) affections for ex-husband Vic Stone (Craig Hall) grow.
How will Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) feel?
Elsewhere, Felix Rodwell (James Beaufort) is forced to tackle some unsettling allegations, whilst Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) is given a surprising new opportunity from an old face.
There’s concerns for Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) as she continues to fight her demons, plus Nicolette (Hannah Monson) and Byron Stone (Xavier Molyneux) find themselves on the lookout for a new housemate.
But will the prospective roomie be who they expected?
Luckily for you, Metro’s got all of the gossip from Erinsborough. So sit back and consider this your exclusive front-seat ticket to Boylesque at The Waterhole!
Monday, October 21
We pick straight up from Nell’s (Ayisha Salem-Towner) shock arrival last week – and she’s caught Terese red-handed with a bottle of wine.
Terese quickly thinks up an explanation, and lies saying that she was considering drinking but hadn’t acted on it. She pressures her into keeping the secret in exchange for not telling Toadie (Ryan Moloney) that she’s snuck off to Erinsborough without his permission.
She accepts the deal, but later asks JJ (Riley Bryant) to keep a close eye on her…
Susan (Jackie Woodburne) has her own worries and visits Terese to check on her welfare. Susan is suspicious when she almost slips on on her lie that she was unwell, but when Terese agrees to attend Boylesque it throws her off the scent.
The next morning, word spreads around Eirini Rising that a bottle of Moira’s (Robyn Arthur) wine has gone missing and she’s struck with guilt.
At the cafe, JJ defends Felix and Remi (Naomi Rukavina) suggests to Cara (Sara West) that one day their son might want to get to know his biological father – and it may be time to change their approach.
Cara is reluctant, but Remi doesn’t press her and urges her to focus on her fertility test that evening. Later, she agrees to give Felix a chance… and they arrange breakfast with him at the tram.
The reformed criminal also continues on his plight to help Holly (Lucinda Armstrong-Hall) with her panic attacks. Karl has his concerns, but Holly is adamant that he’s a changed man.
The next day, JJ approaches his dad and thanks him for not telling Remi and Cara that he bunked off school to spend the day with Nell. However, Felix’s world is rocked when Karl accuses him of taking money from the tram.
Elsewhere, Dex (Marley Williams) eveals that he plans to take on the programming course at uni, but when he overhears them talking about their monetary woes he becomes concerned that his ambitions would be too much of a burden.
Tuesday, October 22
It’s Boylesque day!
Love is definitely in the air as Sadie (Emerald Chan) is equally thrilled and appalled with Wendy and Andrew’s rekindled romance – think massive public display of affection. Rhett (Liam Maguire) makes his play for Aaron (Matt Wilson), but is shocked to be knocked back.
As the Eirini Rising residents gather outside, Krista is concerned their protest will derail the event. Luckily, Susan manages to undermine their righteous anger and the charity night proves to be a huge hit.
After trying to avoid the event, Terese is dragged along and the overwhelming temptation of being surrounded by alcohol is too much. After running into Paul (Stefan Dennis), she sneaks a drink but is spotted by Vic.
Not aware of her drink problem, he doesn’t give it a second thought – but she’s rattled at the thought of being rumbled. After making her excuses, she plans a trip away… and further succumbs to her addiction.
The Erinsborough crowd lap up the raunchy entertainment, whilst Nicolette and Byron notice a growing spark between their parents.
Jane cracks and admits to Susan that she’s falling for Vic again, but little does she know, her ex-husband still has eyes for Melanie. Little does she know, she’s entered a love triangle.
Elsewhere, Felix vows that he didn’t take the cash from the tram, and for once Andrew is on his side. Karl remains unconvinced, with Remi decides that they should make it a police matter.
He fears that he’s been resigned to a life of been judged, but Cara decides to dig deeper and manages to prove his innocence. Felix is eager to move forward with a clean slate.
Wednesday, October 23
Karl is overjoyed to get a call from Mike (Guy Pearce), inviting him on a free motorbike trip around Scotland. Initially reluctant to say anything around Jane, he’s pleased to see that she’s developed a renewed interest in Vic and the only thing that stands in his way is Susan’s reluctance.
Jane is determined to be honest with Vic and tell him how she feels, but struggles to find the right moment. Meanwhile, Mel gets the vibe that he may be interested in her but is concerned that she might be wrong.
Krista drives her to be open and honest, but which of the women will get to him first?
Byron and Nic have reached the end of their allotted time from Vera (Sally-Anne Upton) to find a new housemate, and at Rhett’s suggestion they hold an open house viewing. However, when Aaron arrives to see how they’re getting along, he’s shocked to see Rhett expressing his interest.
After his recent rejection of romantic advances, and the memory of creepy stalker Logan looming large, Aaron can’t help but feel that history is repeating.
Elsewhere, following Andrew’s saucy Boylesque performance for Wendy, they’re back on track. Sadie is overjoyed, but soon they get back into bickering – and she declares she’s moving out.
Thursday, October 24
Sick to death of her parents, Sadie arrives at No. 32 and announces that she is moving in with the Stone siblings. Unfortunately, this leaves Byron in a bit of a sticky situation – he loves her, but doesn’t want to take such a huge leap and move in together purely because she wants to punish Wendy and Andrew.
Nic urges him to be honest, but his first attempt doesn’t go down well and Sadie is left offended. Eventually, they get back onto the right path and Byron assures her that he sees a bright future ahead for them both.
Sadie agrees that it’s best for her to stay living at the Rodwell home, with her parents stunned by her reaction to their argument. Wendy is determined to put things right, but Andrew is still down in the dumps.
Wendy assures him that he’s the only one she wants by her side during a crisis, and they form a united front to promise Sadie that all is well again. Not believing a word they say, she informs them that she will be moving out, in a hope it drives them closer together.
She approaches Byron with a view to staying with him temporarily for a few weeks, on the understanding that he and Nic play along with her plot.
Elsewhere, Jane is saddened to hear that Vic has been eyeing up a pub to buy in Gippsland, and she struggles when he can’t see her interest in him.
Nic pushes her mother to be more overt, and in response she invites him for dinner.
The plans don’t go down well for Mel, who was hoping to invite Vic over and find out if they have a romantic future. Blissfully unaware of Jane’s own plans, he promises her that he’ll make it back to Mel’s apartment for dessert.
With dinner winding down, and Vic failing to take the hint, Jane makes a bold move and kisses him!
