Neighbours star Jackie Woodburne has revealed that she was nearly cast to play Pippa in Home and Away before losing out to her friend Debra Lawrence.
Wooburne was short-listed for the role following Vanessa Downing's departure from the soap as they planned to re-cast the part. Speaking to News.com.au, Woodburne said, "We were, and still are, very dear friends.
"She and I were short-listed together, and after our call back audition we caught up for coffee. We both genuinely agreed that we didn't mind if the other got it."
