'Neighbours' Steph exit 'will shock fans'

Neighbours star Carla Bonner has hinted that fans will be stunned when they discover how Steph Scully departs Ramsay Street.

The actress announced back in June that she had decided to leave the long-running show after 11 years playing the popular character.

Speaking to Inside Soap about Steph's exit plot, Bonner commented: "You could never have imagined the way Steph leaves Ramsay Street.

"It's so out of character, but the plot is very strong. It's great storytelling."

Fans in the UK are about to see Steph start spending more time with ex-boyfriend Larry 'Woody' Woodhouse as she desperately tries to rediscover her old self after giving up custody of her newborn son.

Bonner added: "This is the saddest I've ever had to play Steph. This storyline is heartbreaking - then, just when you think nothing more bad can happen, it does."

The star recently admitted that she "could never think" of giving up her child as Steph has done.