'Neighbours' is officially ending this summer.
Long-standing Neighbours cast member Alan Fletcher
The long-running Australian soap's future was uncertain after Channel 5 announced last month it wouldn't be airing the show after August, which left producers looking for new funding options, but to no avail.
A spokesperson for Fremantle said: "It is with sadness that after nearly 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes broadcast, we are confirming that 'Neighbours' will cease production in the summer.
"Following the loss of a key broadcast partner in the UK, and despite a search for alternative funding, we currently have no option but to rest the show.
"Everyone at 'Neighbours' has been overwhelmed by the love and support from the audience since the news came out.
"The show has brought a sunny slice of Australia into the homes of millions of viewers around the world launching the careers of dozens of household names along the way.
"But as this chapter of Ramsay Street comes to a close, we promise to do everything we can to give the show the send-off it deserves."
Last month, Channel 5 revealed the broadcaster would be focused on "original UK drama" instead.
A spokesperson said at the time: "Neighbours' will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer.
“It’s been a much-loved part of our schedule for more than a decade, and we’d like to thank the cast, Fremantle and all of the production team for their fantastic work on this iconic series.
“We’d also of course like to thank the fans for their loyal support of Neighbours across the years.
“We recognise that there will be disappointment about this decision, however our current focus is on increasing our investment in original UK drama, which has strong appeal for our viewers.”
When they acquired the rights to the soap, Channel 5 largely funded the production costs for the show because it was not commercially viable for Australian broadcaster Network 10 to fund the Fremantle Media-produced show alone.