The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Network Ten soap opera Neighbours in 2003, by order of first appearance. Ric Pellizzeri took over the role of executive producer from Stanley Walsh, who left the show in November 2002. The 19th season of Neighbours began airing on 20 January 2003 and Pellizzeri's name was added to the credits on 12 May. That same month saw Rhiannon Fish join the cast as . Talent manager arrived in June and followed in July. , the fifth child of the established Lyn and Joe, was born in August. September saw three introductions; Izzy Hoyland, and . Two new members of the Bishop family arrived in October, and her daughter, . Wendy Stapleton joined the cast as Nina Tucker's mother, , and Natalie Blair debuted as Carmella Cammeniti. December saw the introduction of Simon Mallory as .