 Crossley quit the show the following year; the decision was made to recast the part, and so actress Stephanie Waring stepped into the role with immediate effect and remained with the show until 2000.In 2002, Waring admitted she would like to return to the series and later reprised the role in with 2004 for a brief stint.In 2008, Bryan Kirkwood had asked Stephanie to reprise her role along with Sarah Jayne-Dunn for the exit of their on-screen brother Max Cunningham on an initial six-month contract.