'Neighbours' star teases Libby return

Kym Valentine has confirmed that her Neighbours character Libby Kennedy will have a new attitude when she returns to Ramsay Street.

Libby has been absent from screens in recent weeks, reflecting the time that Valentine spent away from the show during a stint in hospital. Upon her return to filming earlier this year, the actress explained that she had experienced "a series of private emotional and physical issues" but was feeling much better.

In a new interview with TV Week, Valentine revealed that Libby returns to the street following a stint in a health retreat, where she has been learning the "art of Zen".

Valentine told the magazine: "She's now refusing to judge anyone, and wants to detach from negativity. Susan thinks it's just another phase."

Discussing what is to come from Libby this year, she added: "She looks at her situation - single mum, still living with her parents - and starts to focus on her career at the school."

The actress also refused to rule out a return for Libby's son Ben, who departed Ramsay Street last year.

She said: "He's still in the script, so never say never."

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