'Neighbours' Alan Fletcher: 'Karl, Susan split would be interesting'

Neighbours star Alan Fletcher has predicted that a fresh marriage split for the Kennedys would lead to some "very interesting" storylines.

The popular couple are about to return to the forefront of Neighbours episodes airing in the UK as Susan starts spending an excessive amount of time with seriously-ill Jim Dolan, leaving Karl questioning the future of their marriage as the situation reaches crisis point.

Jackie Woodburne, who plays Susan, recently admitted that she feared the Kennedys would break up as a result of the plotline.

Asked whether he felt the same way as his co-star, Fletcher told Digital Spy: "From a professional point of view of course - I've worked with Jackie now for 17 years, we have a wonderful working relationship and I know the audience enjoys our on-screen relationship very much.

"But in reality, a show like Neighbours will always need to push the boundaries and move in different directions. I think even if Susan and Karl were not together as a married couple, that wouldn't mean that our working relationship would cease and maybe it would lead to some very interesting storylines in the future."

The actor added that he hopes viewers are surprised by what is ahead for the pair over the coming months.

"I think whatever happens in terms of the status as a married couple, the Kennedy family will continue to be a central pillar in Neighbours because the audience has indicated to me they love to see us around," he explained.

"I hope we will be able to provide wonderful foils for the other characters and always surprise an audience. I think we should only be here as long as we continue to surprise - you never want to become predictable."

Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower recently told Digital Spy that the Kennedys are "in for a very rough ride", adding: "I can assure fans they will not leave the show and we hope and pray they will come back together."

> Read our interview with Neighbours star Alan Fletcher
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Watch a classic Susan and Karl scene in the video below: