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Neighbours reveals a secret about newcomer Rafael as former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas strips off.

Could these scars be why he's out for revenge?

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas is stripping off to reveal a brand new Neighbours mystery in this first look at his Aussie soap debut.

The actor has been cast in the role of mysterious newcomer Rafael Humphreys, who makes his first appearance in a special late-night episode next month.

These brand new pictures from the 10pm special show Rafael taking off his shirt to reveal some nasty scars on his back.

Not surprisingly, Neighbours bosses are keeping very tight-lipped about what caused his injuries – but could this be the reason that Rafael is coming to Ramsay Street in the first place?

Show chiefs have revealed that Rafael is an English tourist who comes to Erinsborough because he has a score to settle.

Although revenge is his main motivation at first, Rafael gets an unexpected distraction when he begins to fall for one of the Street's residents. Could this cause his plans to falter?

Ryan is best known for playing Jason Grimshaw on Corrie between 2000 and 2016.

His role as Rafael is a guest part, but he'll be on screen for several weeks – with plenty of twists and turns in store along the way.

Neighbours' hour-long special will also feature the return of schemer Izzy Hoyland, as well as several of Toadie Rebecchi's old friends for his very belated 21st birthday party.

Neighbours airs its big episode on Monday, February 12 at 10pm on Channel 5.