The season concluded on 16 November 2010 after 22 episodes. Her final episode will air on the Seven Network in September. Sarah Roberts, James Stewart, Scout, Jessica Marais and Jake Holly (Pictured at Scout's sixth birthday party in 2018). One of the good things about the character of Alex in Packed To The Rafters is that his personal arc is less about his having cerebral palsy as it is his life as a party-hard chick-magnet. 'I've been in contact, but I'm not going to be involved with it,' he told the publication. The hit Aussie drama ended with Dave and Julie Rafter (Erik Thomson and Rebecca Gibney) and baby Ruby heading off on a trip around Australia. According to Woman's Day, James would also find it 'incredibly awkward to star opposite his ex-fiance Jessica Marais (right) on the show where they fell in love', despite calling it quits in 2015, 'They might be on good terms for the sake of their daughter Scout, but to be castmates again would be too weird,' the source told the publication. The new Seachange is a sad case of Zombie TV: when your favourite programs come back from the dead. Some issues were not resolved at all, just like in real life. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandad Ted struggles to find his place. Why does Rachel leave Packed to the Rafters? Will you keep watching the show? What happened at the end of the rafters finale? In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Sign up for more insider news and exclusives now, MAFS' Cyrell Paule stuns with dramatic hair transformation: 'Suits you', Kmart shopper transforms outdoor table with $26 product: 'Genius', Barbiecore: The hot pink accessories fans call 'the best of the best', Warning over dangerous new TikTok filter used by millions: 'Scared', Aussie KFC fans 'blown away' by secret menu - here's how to access it. Ben decided to stay in Sydney and move in with Nathan and baby Edward. James met his now-wife on the set of Home & Away. It was a very emotional time, Zoe admits to New Idea. Back to the Rafters avoids most of the trappings of what I have previously dubbed Zombie TV those shows that come back from the dead and act as if nothing has changed. It didnt try for the shock factor. And now her former co-star Angus McLaren has given an update on how the popular star is doing. Published: 23:07 GMT, 8 December 2019 | Updated: 23:13 GMT, 8 December 2019. Packed to the Rafters. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Hugh Sheridans departure Their final episode aired 5 February 2013, the series 100th episode. The season concluded on 20 March 2012 after 22 episodes. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Last year fans were shocked when Jessica Marais pulled out of the much-anticipated Amazon Prime reboot Back To The Rafters due to mental health reasons. What happened to Rachel on Packed to the Rafters? Is there a senior discount for license plate stickers in Illinois? A reality TV star has allegedly been caught having a full-on affair with a co-star, leaving his longtime girlfriend and fellow castmate heartbroken. At the time of it's ending in 2013, we assumed it was because they wanted to wrap things up while ratings were still good. Gary (the new Boat House chef) and Donna (Merridy Eastman) take the first tentative steps in their relationship. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Stars Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson and Ryan Corr hint a reunion could be in the works, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' What is the example of reference variable? The couple were initially apprehensive. Advertisement. An unnamed insider reckons the 24-year-old actress voluntarily left the show to pursue other projects. Actress Jessica McNamee is leaving Packed to the Rafters after three seasons to work on "other projects", reports the Daily Telegraph. He played the role of tradesman Jake Barton, the love interest of Jessica's character Rachel Rafter. Ordinary means the characters and drama feels drawn from real life. Other fan favourites Jessica Marais (Rachel) and James Stewart (Jake Barton) will also not be returning to the series. What happens to Nathan and Sammy in Packed to the Rafters? Yay! Coby (Ryan Corr) declared his love for Frankie (Brooke Satchwell) but at first it looked he would be rebuffed. Zoe Ventoura as Mel in Packed To The Rafters. Back to the Rafters will follow Rebecca Gibney and Erik Thomson's characters, Dave and Julie, who have since created a life in the country with their daughter. Exactly who was going to die, and how, was teased out until the collision, but Ben's mooning over his perfect wife and fussing over their baby-making plans may have tipped off viewers. The couple decided to go travelling in Daves Kombi van instead of moving to a townhouse. Channel Seven has confirmed that Angus McLaren, who plays the third Rafter sibling Nathan, will leave half way through the upcoming Packed to the Rafters series. Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW, PETER HITCHENS: Now we know for sure that our leaders lost their heads over Covid. By that token, wouldn't it be great if an actor with cerebral palsy was playing the character? Back to the Rafters picks up six years after we left the Rafter family, and yes, the original cast have returned to reprise their roles. Head of production at Channel Seven, Brad Lyons, has revealed that he wouldve liked to keep Rafters going FOREVER (well, probably until ratings dropped). Please try again later. Production began on a fourth season late last month. With Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Michael Caton, George Houvardas. 1901), Lexpertise universitaire, lexigence journalistique. Rebecca Gibney and Erik Thomson did. Your career was going so well, what more can you achieve over in LA that couldn't wait a while longer?? "OMG I loved Mel Rafter. Will there be a packed to the rafters spin-off? Awkward! Nathan and Sammy are back together and Edward (named after Ted, his grandfather) will remain in his custody after his ex said shes happy for the baby to be with him, as long as she gets to see him from time to time. Jessica Marais (Rachel Rafter) went on to star in hit series' Love Child and The Wrong Girl; James Stewart (Jake Barton) now stars on Home and Away; and Rebecca Gibney (Julia Rafter) is the star of Seven's . Horror shows like The Walking Dead or comedies like Ted Lasso are even more niche. Cruise-goers reveal their most terrifying incidents at sea - from watching a ferocious Mamma Mia! CHANNEL 7 has left the door open for a Packed to the Rafters spin-off after an emotion-filled finale. Speaking to Now to Love on Wednesday, Ryan, 31, confirmed is not appearing in the Amazon reunion show, after writers decided to go in another direction. James is lovingly remembered for playing tradie Jake Barton on Packed to the Rafters. Following the trials and tribulations of the Rafter family, they confronted issues from the usual (births, deaths and marriages) to the extreme (arrests, vasectomies and even a kidney donation to an HIV-positive grandmother). They had lost a few cast members (one main character death, and a whole lot of nest-flying) but the show was still averaging 1.381 million viewers in its final season. Want more celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle news? The comments below have not been moderated, By Were still crying about Mel. Zoe Ventoura and Hugh Sheridan as Mel and Ben Rafter. Around 30 men marched up a busy street in Sydneys inner west on Friday night chanting the Hail Mary sparked by a joke about Jesus by a queer comedian. When famous people misbehave, get married, have babies, or do something ridiculous youll be the first to know. Channel Seven has confirmed that Angus McLaren, who plays the third Rafter sibling Nathan, will leave half way through the upcoming Packed to the Rafters series. Its gonna be a big funeral! One of his most infamous storylines included cheating on wife Sammy (Jessica McNamee) after being caught up in the temptations of the music industry. And we make no apologise for that, said Angus Ross, Sevens programmer. Some reassuring words from their doctor allows the pair to be excited by the news. Jessica Marais breaks silence on new romance. They had lost a few cast members (one main character death, and a whole lot of nest-flying) but the show was still averaging 1.381 million viewers in it's final season. Why have the Logies moved to the Gold Coast anyway? Dave (Erik Thomson) and Julie Rafter have moved to the country with their young daughter, Ruby, while Rachel Rafter (now played by Georgina Haig), Nathan Rafter (Angus McLaren), and Ben Rafter (Hugh Sheridan . Like Rafters, it's a family drama but is said to have a bit more of an edge than the Seven series with the Christie family in the debt-collecting business. Home and Away star Home and Away co-stars James Stewart and Sarah Roberts Home and Away power couple James Stewart and Sarah Roberts 'So lucky to spend another year on this earth': Sarah Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' Please try again later. lire aussi : The hit Aussie drama ended with Dave and Julie Rafter (Erik Thomson and Rebecca Gibney) and baby Ruby heading off on a trip around Australia. James Stewart. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Ventoura's exit - she appears in ghostly form on next week's episode - is a blow to the show's glam factor, with Jessica McNamee also quitting Rafters this year. Coby (Ryan Corr) declared his love for Frankie (Brooke Satchwell) but at first it looked he would be rebuffed. Angus McLaren is believed to be leaving Packed to the Rafters. 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