Neighbours confirms surprise return for Pierce Greyson

Neighbours spoilers ahead for UK and Australian viewers.

Pierce Greyson is making his grand return to Neighbours, after his affair with Dipi Rebecchi led to the end of his marriage with Chloe Brennan last year.

In scenes that will air next week down under, and in five weeks time in the United Kingdom, Pierce returns to see that Chloe is now with Nicolette Stone.

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If that's not bad enough for him, he eventually learns that Nicolette is responsible for his affair becoming public knowledge. And Nicolette herself isn't happy that Chloe still wants to spend time with her ex-husband. Sparks are going to fly, and not in the good way.

It's actor Don Hany (who last played the character) who is returning as Pierce, not Tim Robards. In an interview with Australia's TV Week, he said: "Pierce can't help but feel hurt, but also concerned for Chloe.

"He's worried that she's hurried into the relationship. Also, he doesn't trust Nicolette.

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"Nicolette is untrustworthy. She's had it in for Pierce and this is proof. He gives her some hard truths about her relationship and tells her it won't last."

"They're like a red rag to a bull," Nicolette actress Charlotte Chimes said. "Pierce knows how to push her buttons, so she lashes out and says some inaccurate things."

Obviously, Chloe will be caught in the middle of all of this. Bue who's side will she take?

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 (UK) and 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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