Ryder (Lucas Radovich)

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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...

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Home and Away kicks off exit storyline for Ryder Jackson
He shares news of an exciting opportunity.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...xit-storyline/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Tuesday's Australian episode (May 3), which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away aired the start of an exit storyline for Ryder Jackson on Australian screens today (May 3).

Ryder confided in Dean Thompson as he considered whether it was time to leave Summer Bay.

Over the past few weeks, Home and Away's Australian-pace episodes have seen Ryder enjoy the buzz of the illegal gambling nights that Mackenzie Booth has been hosting at Salt.

Ryder has been serving drinks at the events but has developed a new ambition to one day become a casino croupier.

In Tuesday's episode on Channel 7, Ryder told Dean that he'd been speaking to his mum Quinn about the possibility of landing a new job on a cruise ship.

Quinn, who works on cruise ships herself, got back to Ryder with a possible job opening which begins in just a few days' time.

The job would see Ryder continue his work as a drinks mixologist but, as the cruise ship has a casino onboard, there's potential for him to re-train as a croupier in the longer term.

Although the opportunity seemed perfect for Ryder, he expressed fears to Dean that his family would struggle without him ? especially as his grandmother Martha Stewart is seriously ill.

Dean encouraged Ryder by pointing out that his family would just want him to be happy.

Teaser spoilers released for episodes airing in Australia this week have revealed that the story is building up to a farewell party for Ryder.

Lukas Radovich, who played the Salt barman, is thought to have filmed his final scenes late last year. The actor joined Home and Away in 2017.

Last week's Australian episodes featured the departure of Mia Anderson, played by Anna Samson.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

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Home and Away star Lukas Radovich responds to Ryder Jackson's exit
"I'll miss the job, but most importantly I'll miss the people."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...exit-response/

Home and Away spoilers follow.

Home and Away actor Lukas Radovich has given fans his reaction to the news of his character Ryder Jackson's exit from the soap.

In the show's latest episodes in Australia, Ryder had been contemplating whether it was time for him to leave Summer Bay ? and the opportunity soon arose when his mum, Quinn, got him a job as a mixologist on a cruise ship.

There, Ryder, who had been joining Mackenzie Booth to underground gambling nights in previous episodes, would also get the chance to train as a casino croupier ? his new-found ambition.

Thursday's triple bill of episodes (May 5) in Australia featured Ryder's departure. This will air on UK screens on Channel 5 in June.

Radovich has already taken to his Instagram account to share his final goodbyes with his fans.

Posting a photo of him hugging his co-star Courtney Miller as well as a few other stills from his time on set, the actor wrote: "...and thanks for all the fish. What an incredible ride. I can't really express how the last 5 years has felt or impacted my life so I'll keep it short.

"I'll miss the job, but most importantly I'll miss the people."

Radovich went on to give a special mention to the director of his final episodes, Tony Gardiner ? "for directing my final block with empathy" ? as well as the fans for making his time on the show an "unforgettable" experience.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLFkE9p...9-bda2d0cd6fd1

"Also having my parents and @liamforcadilla appear as extras in my final episodes fills my heart," he added. "Until the next thing - catch you on the flipside."

The actor, who joined Home and Away in 2017, is thought to have already filmed his final scenes late last year.

He also isn't the only actor exiting the show this season; last week's Australian episodes saw the departure of Mia Anderson, who is played by Anna Samson.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.