Neighbours legend quits Ramsay Street after three decades and shares huge news

A Neighbours icon has decided to bid farewell to Ramsay Street after an impressive stint.

Veteran Australian actor Ryan Moloney, famed for his portrayal of Toadie Rebecchi on the beloved soap for nearly three decades, is set to explore new horizons as he shifts his focus to directing, yet promises to remain a part of the Neighbours legacy.

On Thursday, (June 27), he emotionally engaged with his fans through a video, reflecting on his time on the show and expressing how much he will miss embodying his character and the essence of Erinsborough.

Ryan expressed: "After 30 years playing Toadie, I will be leaving Ramsay Street. I can't tell you what is happening to the character - maybe I could be the next Jim Robinson.

"Or maybe I'll be the next Harold Bishop and keep popping back over the years."

"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. I'll miss you, I'll miss him, and I'll miss Erinsborough... but whatever you do, make sure you don't miss what's going to happen on Ramsay Street."

Adding to the sentiment, Executive Producer Jason Herbison remarked: "Toadie is an Australian television icon and Ryan is Ramsay Street royalty. The street won't be the same without seeing him every week however there's every chance he will pop back in the future."

"In the meantime, we're thrilled to support his directing ambitions and can't wait for viewers to see how Toadie's season-long story arc plays out. Ryan's been instrumental in the journey and has blown us away with his performance."

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