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She announced her shock exit from Home and Away this week after playing Dr. Tori Morgan on the soap for five-and-a-half years.
Speaking to The Herald Sun on Monday, the 38-year-old said she feels it's the 'right time' for her to leave and will forever be grateful to producers for the 'incredible role'.
Penny's final scenes air this week with her character marrying Dr. Christian Green and the on-screen couple flying to London afterwards with her daughter Grace.
New chapter: Penny McNamee (pictured), 38, told The Herald Sun on Monday that she feels it's the 'right time' for her to leave Home and Away after nearly six years
'I'm a big believer in there's a season for everything and I felt that it was the right time for me to leave the show and for Tori to leave the Bay,' she told the publication.
'I have a real sense of gratitude for this incredible role on this incredible Australian show which has such a legacy.'
Penny said she doesn't 'really feel sad' as she's based in Sydney, where the show is filmed, and can easily catch up with the cast and crew post-lockdown.
No regrets: 'I'm a big believer in there's a season for everything and I felt that it was the right time for me to leave the show and for Tori to leave the Bay,' she said. Penny, who plays Dr. Tori Morgan, is pictured with her on-screen husband, Dr. Christian Green, played by
