What happened to Rachel in Packed to the Rafters?

Last year fans were shocked when Jessica Marais pulled out of the much-anticipated Amazon Prime reboot Back To The Rafters due to mental health reasons. And now her former co-star Angus McLaren has given an update on how the popular star is doing.

What happens to Mel in Packed to the Rafters?

Top-rating TV drama Packed To The Rafters chose a thoroughly modern, sadly all-too-real, way to kill off one of its main characters last night. Zoe Ventoura’s popular character Mel died in a car accident, after driving through a stop sign as she fiddled with her mobile phone.

Why did Mel leave the rafters?

Ventoura, 29, has moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting roles and her on-screen demise was kept a close secret. “It was really important we kept it on the down-low because of the impact from the shock of it,” she told News Ltd from the US. “It’s been a part of me for so long — it was really emotional.”

What happened to Jake on Packed to the Rafters?

James Stewart, the actor who played Jake Barton, will not be returning due to personal reasons. While working on the show, the actor fell in love with his co-star Jessica Marais (who played Rachel Rafter), but the pair have since split.

What happened to Nathans wife in Packed to the Rafters?

Rachel, the eldest Rafter child, struggles to find balance between her high-flying new job and her relationship with Jake; Ben, recently and blissfully married to Melissa, is trying for kids until a heartbreaking accident shatters his world; and Nathan is agonisingly estranged and ultimately divorced from his wife …

Do Carbo and Retta get married?

Ben’s best friend and longtime roommate, Carbo was loved for his wild ideas, one-liners and the fresh energy he always brought to the show. Now, he’s receiving international fame as a social media star with his own ‘Get Carbonated’ punchline – and, thankfully, he’s still with his wife, Retta (Hannah Marshall).

What happened to Carbo and Retta?

Here is what happened: Carbo and Retta (Hannah Marshall) finally had something to smile about with Retta pregnant again. The couple were initially apprehensive. Retta’s earlier miscarriage was still fresh in their minds. Some reassuring words from their doctor allows the pair to be excited by the news.