'Neighbours' star teases Lyn Scully exit

Neighbours star Jordy Lucas has explained Lyn Scully's forthcoming departure from the soap, confirming that she leaves Ramsay Street for the sake of her daughter Steph and grandson Charlie.

Last month, reports revealed that actress Janet Andrewartha was bowing out from her role as Lyn after playing the character on and off since 1999.

Steph, meanwhile, made her final appearance on Neighbours late last year as she was jailed for causing Ringo Brown's tragic death while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Speaking to Digital Spy about the reasons for her on-screen grandmother's exit, Lucas - who plays Summer Hoyland - explained: "Well, it has a lot to do with how Charlie is coping without Steph. Lyn knows that he needs to have more contact with his mum and the only way to do that is to move closer to the prison where Steph is doing her time."

Meanwhile, asked about rumours that Kyle Canning and Jade Mitchell will soon be moving into Lyn's home at Number 26, the actress replied: "Without giving too much away, there is a bit of house-hopping coming up and yes, Number 26 is set to have some new residents and Summer finds a new home. It's really fun when all the characters' storylines cross over each other and that's how it would be in a neighbourhood."

Lucas also admitted that she has missed having Andrewartha on set since she filmed her final scenes as Lyn.

"She really was like my nan and always provided heaps of advice for myself and the other younger actors," the 19-year-old said. "And she was lots of fun so we certainly notice her absence in the green room."

> Read our full interview with Neighbours actress Jordy Lucas