Ryder (Lucas Radovich)

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:

AUST PACE!


Home and Away's Ryder Jackson left devastated by his father Evan
Evan is determined to leave Summer Bay.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...an-devastated/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away's Ryder Jackson has reacted badly to the news that his unwell father Evan Slater wants to leave Summer Bay.

Ryder discovered his dad's intentions in Thursday's Australian episode (June 25), leaving him devastated over the prospect of being torn apart so soon.

Since Evan (Cameron Daddo) made his first appearance in the Bay a few weeks ago, Ryder has been trying to make up for lost time by bonding with his father.

As Evan is suffering from a terminal illness, they both know that their time together will be limited and that every moment is precious.

More recently, Ryder (Lukas Radovich) invited Evan to live at the Stewart house so that he could be more comfortable, especially with his symptoms rapidly worsening.

However, in the latest episode on Australia's Channel 7, Evan had a candid chat with Ryder's aunt Roo (Georgie Parker) and realised that it might be time to leave.

Not wanting Ryder to see his condition deteriorating, Evan decided that it was time to bow out from the Stewart house.

Roo asked Evan whether he'd consider staying around for longer, but was unable to convince him.

Although Ryder had found it difficult to see his dad struggling with his health so much, he also felt unable to accept his decision to move on.

With Ryder so unhappy, will Evan stick to his guns and leave Summer Bay?

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 next month.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia).

[Pantherboy]

from the pictures in this article it looks like Ryder is going to get a new romantic interest at some stage (with a new character to be played by Sam Barrett):


Actors Lukas Radovich and Sam Barrett make a splash as they're spotted filming romantic beach scenes for Home and Away in Sydney

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...Home-Away.html



EDIT:

And now the Nowtolove.com.au article:

Home And Away newcomer Sam Barrett has been spotted on set and we spy a love story with one of our favourites
Summer (Bay) love.

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...-barrett-65898


And:

Home and Away casts Sam Barrett as new love interest for Ryder
Ryder's last notable romance was with Jade.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...love-interest/

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Home and Away's Ryder Jackson in violent bust-up with newcomer Theo
The pair clash over Ryder's girlfriend Chloe and Theo's behaviour.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...violent-fight/

Home and Away spoilers follow.

Home and Away's Ryder Jackson's dislike of newcomer Theo Poulos boils over this week, as the pair get into a violent fight over Theo's behaviour.

Theo (Matt Evans) made a dramatic entrance to Summer Bay a few weeks ago, being escorted into town by police officer Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright) after being pulled over for speeding.

After revealing himself to be the nephew of Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou), Theo has made himself at home in the Bay ? despite rubbing up several people, including Leah's partner Justin Morgan (James Stewart), the wrong way.

Ever since Theo showed up, Ryder (Lukas Radovich) has been suspicious that the newcomer might have feelings for his girlfriend, Chloe Anderson (Sam Barrett), and their animosity gets more serious when Theo gets involved in Ryder's birthday plans.

In scenes to air this week in Australia, TV Week writes, Theo eagerly agrees to help Chloe plan a surprise 21st birthday party for Ryder. When Chloe admits that she needs a way to get Ryder from the Diner to the nightclub for the party, Theo claims that he has a brilliant idea.

Later on, as Ryder waits outside the Diner, Theo sneaks up behind him, shoves a hood over his head and pushes him into the boot of his car, before driving off. When Ryder arrives at the party, he is absolutely furious about the 'kidnapping' and doesn't see the funny side.

During the party, Ryder sees Chloe and Theo talking and he drowns his sorrows with shots and champagne. Soon enough, a drunk Ryder is smashing glasses and decorations, and he is eventually escorted home by Tane Parata (Ethan Browne).

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDsjLgt...5-6e8bf4c8df7c

The next day, furious Ryder confronts Theo about his actions at the party, but Theo makes the situation worse by goading him about spending the night with Chloe.

It isn't long before the pair get into a physical fight, with actor Matt explaining: "Theo takes advantage of Ryder and messes with his relationship, which he doesn't appreciate."

How will Chloe feel when she finds out about Ryder and Theo's fight ? and could it damage her romance with Ryder?

Home and Away airs these scenes this week in Australia and in a few weeks' time in the UK.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia). Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Home and Away's Ryder and Theo to compete over Chloe in new scenes
Will a series of online challenges win Chloe's heart?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...compete-chloe/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian and UK viewers.

Home and Away's Ryder Jackson and Theo Poulos will soon step up their battle to win Chloe Anderson's heart, as they embark on a series of challenges against each other in an attempt to impress her.

Ever since troublesome Theo (Matt Evans) arrived in Summer Bay to seek solace with his aunt Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou), he's made no secret of the fact that he has his eye on Chloe (Sam Barrett). Suspicious Ryder (Lukas Radovich) let his irritation at Theo get the better of him at his recent surprise birthday party, lashing out and getting so drunk that he had to be escorted home.

After being goaded by Theo the following day about apparently spending the night with Ryder's girlfriend, Ryder became embroiled in a fight with the newcomer. And when Ryder mistakenly thought that Chloe and Theo had slept together, Chloe was deeply upset that Ryder would accuse her of such a thing.

Although Australian fans have now seen the couple go through a sad split, Ryder is determined to get his relationship with Chloe back on track and, according to TV Week, he is about to step up his campaign.

In upcoming scenes, rivals Ryder and Theo will both take part in a series of online challenges in an attempt to impress Chloe.

The first challenge they take on is a chilli-eating contest, but this round doesn't go so well for Ryder. After the tough task causes Ryder to throw up, Theo seizes an opportunity to kiss Chloe ? leaving Theo apparently in the lead when it comes to winning Chloe's affections.

This first battle proves to be a hit and the pair soon move on to a cocktail challenge. Ryder decides to take his revenge on Theo by mixing up a meat and oyster combination for a cocktail, before making use of some superglue to fasten Theo to his chair.

Theo, however, is determined not to lose, so he downs the drink and finds a novel way to escape from the chair he's stuck to, wriggling out of his trousers and completing the challenge in his underwear.

But will Chloe be impressed by either of the boys' efforts, or will she decide that she's better off without Ryder or Theo?

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia). Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Home and Away star Lukas Radovich opens up over Ryder being buried alive
Ryder and Theo's rivalry could be about to turn deadly.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...-buried-alive/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian and UK viewers.

Home and Away star Lukas Radovich has spoken out over his character Ryder Jackson's latest trauma, as a prank staged by Ryder and his rival Theo Poulos threatens to go horribly wrong.

Ryder has clashed with newcomer Theo (Matt Evans) ever since Theo first arrived in the Bay, with the pair competing for the affections of Chloe Anderson (Sam Barrett). Their rivalry has led them to battle against each other in a series of online stunt competitions, and the soap's dramatic season finale trailer has teased that they might be about to take things too far.

The pair are seen heading into the wilderness together to embark on their "most epic challenge yet", which involves Ryder being sealed into a coffin and buried underground. But when Theo injures himself and is knocked unconscious, panicked Ryder becomes trapped in the coffin? with nobody else in sight.

Lukas has told Australia's The Daily Telegraph that filming the claustrophobic scenes was a memorable experience, explaining (via The Daily Mail): "I'm not going to say it was traumatic but I'm definitely not going to forget that day."

The actor added that he couldn't help but see the funny side of the terrifying situation, as Ryder appears to have a knack for getting trapped in tight spaces.

"I kind of started to freak out but it was also a bit funny because this is the third time Ryder has been in this sort of situation," he said.

"The first time he was trapped in a tunnel collapse, second he was kidnapped from his 21st and shoved in a car boot. Now there's this coffin, so there seems to be a trend."

But with no details of what happens to Ryder and Theo next, could Ryder be in danger of losing his life in the reckless stunt?

Lukas wouldn't give anything away, but he did say: "Hopefully... it's not the end for Ryder."

Ryder and Theo's predicament isn't the only big story that will move the soap forward into 2022. Chloe is facing her own troubles after the recent arrival of her biological father, Matthew (James Sweeny), with his appearance causing heartache for Chloe's mum, Mia Anderson (Anna Samson).

There's also drama on the way for Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis) and Tane Parata (Ethan Browne), as well as an ill Martha Stewart (Belinda Giblin).

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia). Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

[lizann]

is he leaving or has left?

[Pantherboy]

is he leaving or has left?

There is nothing official of course, but there is strong speculation around that Lucas/Ryder has filmed his final scenes (& will leave perhaps around May at Aust pace?). This speculation started late last year when Georgie Parker (Roo) posted on-set photos on instagram of what potentially could be a farewell party for Ryder in Summer Bay House, with the room full of balloons & a banner saying 'Bon Voyage'. She also posted another on-set photo of her embracing Lucas/Ryder. So Ryder may finally be off travelling...