Stuart Parker (Neighbours)

Stuart Parker is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Blair McDonough.

Stuart's storylines included becoming a policeman, temporarily losing his eyesight, joining a cult, which almost cost him his friendships, and marrying Sindi Watts (Marisa Warrington).

[5] Stuart, or "Chooka" as he is nicknamed, comes from Oakey, the home town of fellow Neighbours character Drew Kirk (Dan Paris).

Executive producer Jason Herbison stated that Stuart will return to Erinsborough for a celebration which allows him to "reconnect with an old friend".

Along with several other returning cast members, McDonough appeared in a feature-length special episode, which aired on 12 February 2018.

[8] McDonough then made an unannounced return for the intended finale on 28 July 2022, in where Stuart sends a video message for Toadie after his wedding.

[9] Stuart turns up in Erinsborough and his friend, Drew Kirk allows him to stay with him and his wife Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine).

Once Felicity leaves, Stuart begins spending time with Libby and her son, Ben Kirk (Noah Sutherland).

Stuart is accused of causing Dee's death when the car Toadie was driving on their wedding day is not deemed roadworthy.

Stuart meets Jonathan Verne (Oscar Redding) at a festival and he tells him about his group, Life Mechanics.

Liljana Bishop (Marcella Russo) slips off a ladder and Susan Kennedy hits her head on a cupboard door, while Sindi is around.

Stuart grow suspicious of Sindi again when he learns that his friend, Trent Hoffa (Todd Scoullar) was hit by a car.

After confronting Sindi, Stuart is forced to apologise when Trent wakes up and says the driver had dark hair and glasses.

She agrees and he departs Ramsay Street with Angie (Lesley Baker) and Kevin Rebecchi (Don Bridges).

He tells Toadie that Angie, Kev and his brother Stonefish Rebecchi (Anthony Engelman) are now coming to the party.

Four years later, Stuart sends Toadie a video message congratulating him on his marriage to Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden).

For his portrayal of Stuart, McDonough received a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent in 2002.

"[12] Cameron Adams of the Herald Sun liked the character's change in career, writing "At least Stu (Blair McDonough) is getting a decent storyline – after the whole pitiful Life Mechanics thing.

"[13] Nick Levine of media and entertainment website Digital Spy included McDonough in a picture feature of the "sexiest male soap stars from the last ten years.

"[14] A writer for the BBC's Neighbours website said Stuart's most memorable moments were "helping Flick through her problems with Marc and Steph" and "being blamed by Toadie for Dee's death.