Neighbours announces shock new boyfriend for Izzy Hoyland

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours bosses have revealed the first details of Izzy Hoyland’s return storyline.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is reprising her role as Izzy for the first time since 2018 as we head into the final weeks of the long-running soap.

In upcoming scenes, Izzy is revealed to be in a new relationship with Karl and Susan Kennedy’s son Malcolm.

The Kennedys are shocked when Malcolm shows up unannounced from the UK, breaking the news that he has split from his wife Catherine.

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Karl and Susan are sad to hear that Malcolm’s marriage is over, but when he returns to his hotel room and greets Izzy, it’s clear that he hasn’t told his parents the full story.

Mal assures Izzy that he will tell Karl and Susan the truth eventually, but he wants them to process one bombshell at a time.

Mal suggests that Izzy should remain hidden at the hotel until he has found the right moment.

Later, as Mal once again struggles to reveal the truth, Izzy turns up on the Kennedys’ doorstep.

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Izzy assumes that Mal has already broken the news, so she alludes to their secret connection.

A sheepish Mal is then left to fill in the blanks, admitting that he and Izzy have fallen for each other.

How will Susan feel about Mal dating one of her biggest enemies?

Izzy was a Neighbours regular between 2003 and 2006 and is best remembered for her role in Karl and Susan’s marriage breakdown.

She returned for guest appearances in 2007 and 2018.

Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, July 15 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Thursday, July 21 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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