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Pippa Black quits Neighbours

Brett Tucker is also leaving Aussie soap

Pippa Black joined Neighbours in 2005

Pippa Black is leaving Australian soap Neighbours.

The actress, 26, who plays Lucinda 'Elle' Robinson, is heading overseas. 

Co-star Brett Tucker, 37, has also decided not to renew his deal when it expires in September. 

'My contract was always two years and that was planned from day one,' he says.

'I have loved the opportunity, it has been fantastic to be on the show.'

Neighbours executive producer Susan Bower said: 'People naturally want to explore new opportunities and actors are the same.'

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