Channel Nine has axed Love Child

The Australian drama will not be returning in 2018. - by Natasha Price

Channel Nine has axed Australian drama Love Child.

The network confirmed that the series, which stars Jessica Marais as Joan Miller, would not be returning for 2018.

Love Child also features popular Australian actors including Miranda Tapsell, Ryan Johnson, Mandy McElhinney and Andrew Ryan.

Matthew Le Nevez and Jonathan LaPaglia also appeared in the show throughout it's four seasons.

Confidential reports that the cast were told about the news last month.

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Marais' other starring role in Channel Ten's original series The Wrong Girl is also uncertain.

The network is yet to confirm whether the show will be back for a third season.

This article originally appeared on WHO.