Lucinda Cowden’s next gig revealed after Neighbours icon confirmed she’s been AXED from Ramsay Street after 37 years

LUCINDA Cowden's next role has been revealed after she announced she'd been axed from Neighbours after 37 years.

The fan-favourite star left fans devastated when she revealed bosses were writing out of her role as Melanie Pearson.

Lucinda, 59, has already filmed her final scenes which are set to air over the next few months.

Following the shock news, the Australian actress has now revealed her next gig.

In a delight for Neighbours fans, she's confirmed she's signed up for the soap's 40th anniversary tour.

"Guess who's coming to the UK next year! It's me!

"I am just a little bit excited that I have been included in the incredible cast that is coming over for the Neighbours 40-year anniversary tour.

"We're heading over in February, we're going to be touring all over the place, giving you a little bit of a taste of life down under and we're going to be telling you stories that you've never heard before.

"And we're giving you a whole other reason to celebrate this amazing show of ours which is turning 40 years old."

However, fans have continued to blast bosses for Lucinda's axe.

One said: "This has cheered me up but wish she was staying on the show!"

A second wrote: "Huge mistake axing Mel."

"I guess I don’t understand why you are letting her go. I mean, she’s a really good character. It’s like you’re getting rid of everybody and it’s just so sad," said a third.

While a fourth posted: "Pity you fired her."