‘Neighbours’ spoilers for Aug 18: A new villain surfaces in Ramsay Street; Paige and Jack have a moment at the confession booth

It seems that the terror at Ramsay Street is just beginning, and worse things are about to unfold on the upcoming episode of “Neighbours.” On Thursday, Jarrod “Toadie” Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) and Sonya Rebecchi (Eve Morey) are horrified to discover that someone’s been in their house. This comes after Toadie feels someone’s watching them from afar. Based on the teaser video, the culprit may be linked with Stephanie Scully’s (Carla Bonner) ex-girlfriend, Belinda Bell (Nikki Shiels).

Meanwhile, Paige Smith (Olympia Valance) visits Jack Callahan (Andrew Morley) at church and the two have a connection at the confessional booth. Other “Neighbours” cast members who will also appear on the Aug.18 episode include Ned (Ben Hall), Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta), Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor), Tyler Brennan (Travis Burns) and Charlie Hoyland (Alexander McGuire).

“Neighbours” also stars Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne), Karl (Alan Fletcher), Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou), Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), Madison Robinson (Sarah Ellen), Gary Canning (Damien Richardson), Amy Williams (Zoe Cramond), Xanthe Canning (Lilly Van Der Mer), Ben Ian Kirk (Felix Mallard), Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel), Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson), Brad Willis (Kip Gamblin), Lauren Turner (Kate Kendall), Sheila Canning (Colette Mann) and Jimmy Williams (Darcy Tadich).

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Channel Eleven posted a sneak peek of Thursday’s episode. In the trailer, Paige shows up at the church to listen to Jack’s homily. Jack admits to the churchgoers that he fell in love, touching Paige. Later, she goes to the confession booth and opens up about her feelings. Digital Spy reports that Paige confesses that she slept with Tyler to prove to herself that she's moved on and to hurt Jack. While she doesn’t want to play games anymore, she also doesn’t know how to accept the fact that she can’t have Jack.

Sonya wonders whether someone’s been in their house and Toadie looks at Belinda’s photo. According to spoilers, he’s suspicious that someone’s watching them. Toadie’s right, as the trailer shows the snake catcher spying on the Ramsay Street residents. Digital Spy spoilers says that the snake catcher confesses to Jack at church, claiming that “she” needs to be punished. However, the man runs away before Jack could any get more information.

“Neighbours” recap

On Wednesday, Charlie escaped Clive’s clutches but the old man chased after him. Meanwhile, Mark told Steph that Charlie’s not in his room. They realised that Charlie’s out to look for the snakes terrorising Ramsay Street. Steph was able to track Charlie down and she lashed at Clive. She called Mark, who immediately went to check up on Clive.

After looking through Clive’s ute and seeing the bricks similar to the one thrown at Toadie’s law office, Mark arrested the opinionated citizen. At the station, Mark confirmed that the bricks are a match. Backed into a corner, Clive had no choice but to confess that he was responsible for vandalising the law office. However, when Mark accused him of releasing the snake in the neighbourhood, Clive denied having any hand at that. Later, Mark and Steph took a walk and he informed her that Clive’s going to be locked up for what he did. The two were relieved that there would be no more snakes lurking around their street, but it seemed danger still hounds the neighbourhood. It appeared that the snake catcher himself has been the one releasing the snakes.

When Susan and Elly went over to Brad’s for a meeting, Elly spotted Ned and flirted with him. Later, Brad and Lauren encouraged Ned to ask Elly out, but he hesitated, seeing how Piper acted around her teacher. Ned said it’s best to keep his distance from Elly for now. When Ned headed out for a job interview at The Waterhole, he spotted Elly who was going for a walk. Things were awkward between them, but they ended up agreeing to walk together. However, Elly panicked when she saw a snake by a rock and screamed for Mark, who was near the area talking with Sonya. The snake catcher arrived and took the snake, much to Elly’s relief.

Later, Ned dropped by the Kennedy’s, just as Aaron shared with Elly about Ned’s former fascination with Lauren. Ned invited her out for drinks and much to everyone’s surprise, she agreed. At The Waterhole, Elly grilled Ned about Lauren, but he denied it and dodged the subject. Later, Ned spotted a biker mate and he looked bothered. Ned said he didn’t want anyone else knowing that he’s back in town.

Find out what happens next on “Neighbours,” which airs Monday to Friday at 6.30pm on Network Eleven in Australia. In the UK, “Neighbours” airs during weekdays on Channel 5.