Lukas Radovich, who plays Ryder Jackson on Home and Away, has shared his thoughts on the news of his character’s departure from the show.
Ryder had been debating whether it was time for him to leave Summer Bay in the most recent episodes in Australia, and the opportunity came when his mother, Quinn, found him a position as a mixologist on a cruise ship.
In addition, Ryder, who had been accompanying Mackenzie Booth to underground gambling evenings in earlier episodes, would have the opportunity to train as a casino croupier, which had become his newfound passion.
Ryder’s departure was covered in Australia’s triple bill of episodes on Thursday (May 5). In June, this will air on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
Radovich has already shared his farewell goodbyes with his fans on his Instagram account.
“…and thanks for all the fish,” the actor said beside a shot of him hugging his co-star Courtney Miller and a few other stills from his time on set. What an amazing journey. I’ll make it brief because I can’t adequately articulate how the last five years have felt or changed my life.
“I’ll miss the job, but I’ll miss the people much more.”
Radovich went on to thank Tony Gardiner, the director of his final episodes, for “directing my final block with sensitivity,” and the viewers for making his time on the show a “unforgettable” experience.
“It also fills my heart to see my parents and @liamforcadilla appear as extras in my final shows,” he wrote. “Until next time, see you on the other side.”
The actor, who first appeared on Home and Away in 2017, is said to have completed his final scenes late last year.
He isn’t the only actor leaving the show this season; Mia Anderson, who is played by Anna Samson, left last week’s Australian episodes.
