'It's happening': McLeod's Daughters stars confirm TV reunion 16 years after hit series ended

McLeod's Daughters stars Michala Banas and Brett Tucker have confirmed they are officially back on screen together 16 years after the hit series ended.

The pair, who played love interests Kate Manfredi and Dave Brewer in the hit rural drama, are reuniting this time as husband and wife in a brand-new project.

For years, fans were left devastated when their characters' love story never worked out. Could this finally be their happy ending?

"It's happening. Brett tucker and I are back together on screen," Michala announced on Instagram.

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"I've been having a blast in NZ making some fun TV with this excellent human, playing husband and wife in 'Blue Murder Motel' for @tvnz.official 😊♥️," she confirmed.

Yep, the stars have traded in the dust of Drover's Run for an eight-part New Zealand crime drama where they will play married police detectives.

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And while they won't exactly be playing Kate and Dave this time, fans flooded the comments with excitement for the "redemption arc" of the ages.

"About Time. I hated how Kate and Dave broke up 💔," wrote one fan.

"Yeah probs one of the most disappointing things in McLeods. I wish they'd left them together after waiting so long for that to happen," another replied.

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"My heart can't handle this Kate and Dave reunion 😍🙌," said a third.

"Yaaaayyy 😍😍😍😍 best news ever... just the thought of you to together again ❤️👏," a fourth commented.

According to TV Tonight, the reunion so far between Michala and Brett "has been loads of fun".

"Because of our longstanding friendship off screen, we have a great chemistry and trust with one another as actors, so that makes the work all the more special," said Michala.

Bring it on!

Kate and Dave's breakup wasn't the only moment that stunned the nation.

From beautiful births to shocking deaths and marriages, relive some of the best moments here:

Tess arrives home — Season 1, Episode 1

The moment that started it all — Tess arrives at Drover's Run to reunite with her sister Claire after the death of their father. It was the beginning of an incredible journey of love, family and friendship.

Claire's tragic death — Season 3, Episode 28

Arguably the most heart-wrenching moment in the series, Claire McLeod's (Lisa Chappell) tragic fall from a cliff left viewers in complete shock.

This unexpected and sudden passing not only marked a turning point for the show but also showcased the unpredictable and often harsh realities of life in the Australian outback.

Stevie and Alex's wedding — Season 7, Episode 16

It was a long time coming but finally Stevie and Alex said 'I do'. The ride to the altar wasn't without drama though, with Alex stuck in jail and his sister Ashleigh causing problems.

Tragedy and hope strike — Season 8, Episode 6

A death and a birth in the same episode — we're not crying, you're crying. This was the absolute definition of tragedy and hope.

Alex returns from Argentina only to be crushed to death by a falling tree trunk. Not long after Stevie gives birth to their child in a powerful scene.

Stream every episode ever of McLeod's Daughters for free on 9Now.

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