Iconic Neighbours star quits after 30 years ‘I’m leaving Ramsay Street’

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Neighbours actor Ryan Maloney has emotionally revealed he will be leaving the soap after 30 years.The star first joined the Aussie soap back in 1995 as Toadie ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi.

In the announcement of his departure, Ryan explained he will be turning his hand to directing and assures fans he will remain as part of the Neighbours family.

In a video released to fans this morning, Ryan says he is ‘formerly’ a cast member. He goes on to say that “after 30 years of playing Toadie, I will be leaving Ramsay Street”.

He added: “Now, I can’t tell you what’s going to happen to the character, whether or not we’re going to see him again or not.” Ryan continued in the video: “And although I won’t be bringing you our fantastic storylines from in front of the camera, I will be bringing them to you from the other side, behind the camera. “I’ve just started director training and have just finished filming my first episode as director - so I really hope that you enjoy that.” “Thank you all for the love that you have shown me and Toadie over the years.Three decades, in fact.