SHOCK for Neighbours fans as THIS Ramsay Street legend QUITS the soap

Neighbours

Actress Josi Anasta has announced she is leaving Neighbours...

After four drama-packed years in Ramsay Street, actress Jodi Anasta, who plays much-loved character Elly Conway, has announced her decision to leave Neighbours.

The actress, who joined the soap back in 2016 will be departing our screens for pastures new later this year, and has confirmed that she will be filming her exit scenes over the coming months.

Neighbours, Elly Conway

Jodi Anasta, who plays Elly Conway, has announces her departure from the soap (Picture: Channel 5)

Since Elly arrived in Erinsborough she has been at the centre of some of the soap's most dramatic storylines, and Jodi has promised that her exit from the show will be a fitting end to her character's time on Ramsay Street...

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"I have been fortunate that the writers have had time to navigate a brilliant exit storyline which I will be filming over the coming months.

"I can't say too much, but I think fans will love it. I couldn't ask for a better way to sign off from Ramsay Street."

Neighbours, Robert Robinson, Elly Conway, Finn Kelly

Elly's been at the centre of many a drama since she arrived in Erinsborough in 2016 (Picture: Channel 5)

But when it comes to Jodi's decision to leave the soap, it wasn't a decision she has made lightly... "Four years have just flown by, and for an actor, my character Elly has been an absolute gift.

"I am so grateful for my time on Neighbours and thrilled that I will be part of the 35th anniversary of the show.

"I felt it was the right time to move on, open myself up to other opportunities, and also move back to Sydney where I can spend more time with my beautiful daughter."

Neighbours, Finn Kelly, Bea Nilsson, Susan Kennedy

Elly will be leaving her friends and family behind when she leaves Ramsay Street later this year (Picture: Channel 5) (Image credit: Channel 5)

Neighbours boss Jason Herbison also said that Jodi will be very missed... "Jodi is a much-loved member of the Neighbours family and we're grateful that she's spent the past four years in Ramsay Street.

"The writers have thrown many challenges at her character, Elly Conway, and Jodi has sold every twist and turn with conviction. I am delighted she will be part of our next milestone, the 35th anniversary.

"We wish her well as she approaches the next chapter of her life and career."

Neighbours, Elly Conway, Finn Kelly

Will Elly's feelings for Finn play a part in her departure? (Picture: Channel 5) (Image credit: Channel 5)

With a new baby, Elly has certainly got her hands full for the foreseeable, but could her exit have anything to do with her growing feelings for Finn Kelly?

Neighbours fans have watched Elly fall in love with her sister's boyfriend over recent months, but is she about to have her heart broken before she leaves?

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5

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.