Neighbours reveals first look at HUGE twist surrounding Jay Rebecchi's arrival

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Neighbours brings fans more drama as newcomer Jai Rebecchi arrives in Erinsborough...

Neighbours has revealed that newcomer Jay Rebecchi will arrive in the midst of a huge family fall out next week.

It was reported last month that Dippi and Shane Rebecchi's son, Jai, would be making his long-awaited arrival, and it has now been confirmed that his first scenes will air next week.

But of course he won't be arriving quietly, instead he walks into a huge family fall out as the truth about Pierce and Dipi's affair is revealed.

Neighbours, Chloe Brennan, Pierce Greyson, Dipi Rebecchi, Shane Rebecchi

Dipi and Pierce have been having an affair for weeks, and the news is about to be revealed (Picture: Channel 5) (Image credit: Channel 5)

The truth is out... 

Neighbours fans have watched the forbidden pair sneaking around behind their partners' backs after both their marriages hit the rocks.

But the fact that they have been finding comfort in one another arms is about to become common knowledge, leaving both families under threat.

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Until now Paul Robinson is the only one who knows about the affair, having caught the pair together at the Lassiters office.

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Jay Rebecchi arrives in the middle of a family crisis next week (Picture: Channel 5)

But Paul's attempts to blackmail Pierce soon fall flat when Nicolette discovers the truth about the affair later this week, leading to the whole thing being exposed.

When Chloe uncovers the affair, she is heartbroken.

Dipi tells Shane everything 

With the news out, Dipi realises she also needs to come clean to her husband before someone else tells him what she has been up to.

Neighbours, Chloe Brennan, Dipi Rebecchi, Pierce Greyson

Chloe is about to find out Dipi and Pierce have become more than good friends this week (Picture: Channel 5) (Image credit: Channel 5)

Dipi gets home and tells Shane she has been sleeping with Pierce... leaving the entire family shattered.

By the episode airing on Friday 4th December (see our TV guide for listings), Dipi is staying with Sheila, unsure of what she wants from her marriage.

When she goes home to collect some of her things, Shane is hopeful that she is back to talk things through.

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Dhruv Malge will play Dipi and Shane's son, Jay (Picture: Channel 5)

However, when it becomes apparent that Dipi still isn't ready to save their marriage a huge argument breaks out... just as Jay, played by actor Dhruv Malge, walks in.

The Rebecchi's are thrilled to see their middle child, and his arrival brings a temporary end to their fighting.

But how long will their truce last?

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 - the earlier lunchtime slot is due to Home and Away’s annual break over Christmas. 

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 


After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off


She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 


As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.