'Neighbours' lines up shock arrival for Jade

Neighbours star Gemma Pranita has revealed that viewers will be introduced to Jade Mitchell's violent ex-boyfriend next year.

Fans in Australia recently saw Jade share her darkest secret with housemate Kyle Canning (Christopher Milligan), explaining that her last serious partner used to hit her.

Ever since coming out of the traumatic relationship, Jade has preferred casual flings to avoid getting hurt.

Pranita has now told The Courier-Mail that show bosses plan to delve deeper into the storyline in 2012.

She commented: "[Jade opened up] about her past and ex-boyfriend. So there's an ex from her past who's coming back next year."

Jade's relationship with Kyle is currently taking centre stage as Neighbours airs its 2011 season finale week in Australia.

Viewers will soon see Kyle face a race against time to convince Jade to come home after she decides to leave Erinsborough unexpectedly.

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