Kym Valentine (Libby Kennedy) is NOT returning to Neighbours

jamesc_715jamesc_715 Posts: 8,498
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Kym Valentine has officially left Neighbours. At a recent australian episode aired today, the titles shots was updated and Sonya was alone (she usually with Libby) but this time Libby is not in the credits, Also at the end of the credits, Libby's name is no longer there, It is safe to say she has left Neighbours :(
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  • dee123dee123 Posts: 46,201
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    She's had a run of very bad luck.
  • GulftasticGulftastic Posts: 127,194
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    Shame. As annoying as her character was, I loved Kym as an acress. Hope she gets well soon.
  • Melanie858Melanie858 Posts: 3,483
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    It doesn't mean she's not coming back though. I'm sure she will eventually return.
  • The RhydlerThe Rhydler Posts: 4,494
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    No 'officially' about it

    Its confusing to new viewers that this woman in the credits never appears, she'll be restored to the credits when she returns. And if she doesn't return, Neighbours will officially announce it.
  • DeschanelDeschanel Posts: 8,732
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    That's not official. It just means that Kym's contract has run out, and the show is no longer contractually obligated to credit her. It was common knowledge that her contract was up at this time, so this is no surprise. When Kym is ready to return, she'll be back in the credits, and if she doesn't, then that will be her choice and there will be an official announcement from her management/the show's publicist.
  • ravensboroughravensborough Posts: 5,188
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    If Kym Valentine wasn't returning, I am sure that we'd get an official confirmation. I think that as long as Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher are in the show, there will always be a place for the Kennedy kids. Not to mention that Libby has other ties to the street - Toadie, the school and Ben (I can see the producers bringing him back when he's a little bit older.)
  • Sez_babeSez_babe Posts: 133,998
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    Can Mal stay then? I love his character
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,210
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    I really hope this doesnt mean she has left for good! I love Libby and really miss her in the show.
  • miles19740miles19740 Posts: 14,205
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    jamesc_715 wrote: »
    Kym Valentine has officially left Neighbours. At a recent australian episode aired today, the titles shots was updated and Sonya was alone (she usually with Libby) but this time Libby is not in the credits, Also at the end of the credits, Libby's name is no longer there, It is safe to say she has left Neighbours :(

    Very sad if true. I love Libby played by Kym.

    I am not sure you can say she has left until it is official.

    The bottom line is Kym's health. She needs to get better...and if that means time out from Neighbours, so be it.

    Get well soon Kym from all the Neighbours fans in the UK.
  • miles19740miles19740 Posts: 14,205
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    Sez_babe wrote: »
    Can Mal stay then? I love his character

    I love Mal to. His current stint is so much better than his original.
  • jamesc_715jamesc_715 Posts: 8,498
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    I hope Libby will return in the future. It is safe to say she is no longer contracted in Neighbours anymore. She may return when she gets better but that is up to the producers whether she is 'worthy' in Neighbours. Maybe Libby returns in a few years later with an older Ben.
  • ToadieTheLawmanToadieTheLawman Posts: 3,366
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    Sez_babe wrote: »
    Can Mal stay then? I love his character

    Me too! Im hoping the new EP makes him stay
  • Jadelyn09Jadelyn09 Posts: 655
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    Libby hasn't been in the closing credits for a while. It was a little odd that they updated the opening credits now to remove Libby. They didn't add Rhys in.
  • Jadelyn09Jadelyn09 Posts: 655
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    The official Neighbours Twitter account just tweeted they are still in talks with Kym about a return. - http://twitter.com/#!/neighbours
  • gilly1981gilly1981 Posts: 911
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    Kym will return, it's just a matter of when.

    Neighbours are currently in talks with Kym about a return.
  • robertaloud30robertaloud30 Posts: 3,394
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    I think the thread title should say Kym is no longer in the titles..rather than officially axed or left..if she is still unwell she may return when she is better
  • RiDsTeRRiDsTeR Posts: 12,226
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    I hope she does come back, and a recast Ben.
  • mandead88mandead88 Posts: 2,591
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    Do people still watch Neighbours then?
  • ToadieTheLawmanToadieTheLawman Posts: 3,366
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    Jadelyn09 wrote: »
    The official Neighbours Twitter account just tweeted they are still in talks with Kym about a return. - http://twitter.com/#!/neighbours

    Thanks for the heads up!
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    Jadelyn09 wrote: »
    The official Neighbours Twitter account just tweeted they are still in talks with Kym about a return. - http://twitter.com/#!/neighbours

    Great news thanks for the info.
  • miles19740miles19740 Posts: 14,205
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    gilly1981 wrote: »
    Kym will return, it's just a matter of when.

    Neighbours are currently in talks with Kym about a return.

    How do you know? Some insider info?

    I am sure she will only return when she is completely better. The producers wont put her under any pressure at all.
  • gentleguygentleguy Posts: 16,358
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    how is she actually been writtten out of the show? sorry i dont watch neighboursno more havent so since i was about 11 back in 1998, libby is one of the few people in neighbours who was around when i watched it, it will be a shame if she doesnt come back.
  • Simon-SmithSimon-Smith Posts: 2,286
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    The way she was written out was silly
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,517
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    I haven't watched Neighbours for years, but I once saw Kym in a panto in Hayes , west London , must have been over 10 years ago. Best of luck Kym. I also saw her "Dad" Karl singing in a pub in Nottingham a few years back
  • ToadieTheLawmanToadieTheLawman Posts: 3,366
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    I bet she'll returns next year
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