 On 13 September 2011, a Channel 5 writer reported Milligan had returned to the set in time to film the final episodes of the 2011 season.Milligan was still using crutches and a writer for the "Herald Sun" said his injury would be worked into his storylines.Of his return, Milligan said "After a month of virtually sitting on the couch, I'm rapt to be back at work.