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James Stewart won't return to 'Packed to the Rafters' reboot because of ex Jessica Marais

The pair met on-set in 2009. - by Delicia Smith
  • 10 Dec 2019

With news of a Packed to the Rafters reboot last week, the first question fans were asking was whether the entire cast would be making a return to the show, and unfortunately it looks like there's one fan favourite who hasn't made the cut. 

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It has been reported that James Stewart, who played Jake Barton, won't be joining the reunion show as he is "too tied up" with filming for Home and Away.

Plus, of course, he would have to deal with the awkwardness of working with his ex-fiancee, Jessica Marais again. 

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Jess and James split in 2015, after six years together

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According to an Australian publication, James would find it "incredibly awkward to star opposite his ex-fiancee Jessica Marais on the show where they fell in love", after they called it quits in 2015.

The source told the publication: "They might be on good terms for the sake of their daughter Scout, but to be castmates again would be too weird."

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Jessica and James met on-set in 2009

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The pair were together for six years, and had their daughter Scout in May 2012, before splitting in 2015. 

James is now married to his Home and Away co-star Sarah Roberts, while Jessica has since moved on with beau Jake Holly, who she's been dating since 2018.

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James and Jess maintain their relationship as co-parents of their daughter Scout

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Packed to the Rafters ran for six years until July 2013, and the new season will pick up where the old one left off. 

The reboot is set to feature original cast members, including Jessica Marais (Rachel), Rebecca Gibney (Julie), Erik Thomson (Dave), Hugh Sheridan (Ben), Angus McLaren (Nathan), Michael Caton (Ted Taylor) and George Houvardas (Nick Karandonis).

The beloved show is being revamped by Amazon Prime Video for 2020. 

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Packed to the Rafters will return to screens after a seven year absence

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There have been a few changes in the family since the show last aired in 2013. 

"Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with the youngest daughter Ruby," the Amazon synopsis states.

"The older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place.

"As Dave enjoys his newfound freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.

"They might not be under the same roof, but the same honesty, love and laughter bonds them more tightly now than ever before."

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