In April 2005, it was announced that Scott-Pendlebury had returned to make a cameo appearance in the 20th anniversary special episode. On 28 November 2014, it was announced that Scott-Pendlebury had reprised her role as part of "Neighbours 30th anniversary celebrations. Hilary returned on 25 February. Script writers had written Hilary as living back in Erinsborough. Jason Herbison told Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy that the move would allow Hilary to continue making appearances in the show. Hilary returned the following year on 5 November 2015. She made further appearances on 10 November 2017, 31 January 2018, and 5 March 2018.