Neighbours has announced that a new character will soon be joining the soap, as part of a big storyline for Krista Sinclair.
The show’s official Instagram account has shared the news that newcomer Sebastian ‘Seb’ Metcalfe is on his way to Ramsay Street later this year, with actor Rarmian Newton joining the soap in a guest role.
Seb is described as “a face from Krista’s past” in his introduction post, with the caption teasing that “his presence is set to send shockwaves through Erinsborough for a long time to come…”
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Some of Newton’s new co-stars shared their excitement over the announcement, with Leo Tanaka star Tim Kano commenting, “Yeeeeeeah boiiieeee” and Jane Harris actor Annie Jones sharing praise and heart-eyes emojis.
Fans have already begun speculating about who Seb could be, with some suggesting that he might be a sibling of Krista’s or even Paul Robinson’s long-lost son.
Newton, who has previously starred in Mr Mercedes and Tell Me a Story, also announced the news on his own Instagram Story, writing, “Guys I’m doin it… made it to Ramsay St… this is one of our classic and most beloved TV homes here in Oz.
“So much love and respect for show… it won’t look that way though… stay tuned.”
