Neighbours actor Ryan Moloney to leave soap opera Neighbours after 30 years playing Toadie

Legendary Neighbours actor Ryan Moloney, who has played Jarrod “Toadie” Rebecchi for three decades, is leaving the nation’s longest running soap opera.

Legendary Neighbours actor Ryan Moloney is bidding farewell to Ramsay Street later this year.

After joining Ramsay St in 1995 as Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi, Moloney has become one of the most recognised characters and faces in the soap’s long-running history.

“I’ll miss you, I’ll miss him, and I’ll miss Erinsborough,’’ Moloney said.

“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.”

Ryan Moloney has played Toadie since 1995. Picture: Supplied

Moloney will leave the show later this year. Picture: Supplied

While the fate of Toadie is a mystery, Moloney won’t be venturing too far off screen with a new role.

“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,’’ he said.

“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.”

Madeleine West as Dee Bliss and Moloney. Picture: Supplied

Carla Bonner, who played Stephanie Scully, and Moloney in 2001. Picture: Supplied

Moloney on the Neighbours set in 2015 playing an injured Toadie after trying to stop an out of control jumping castle. Picture: Supplied

Neighbours Executive Producer, Jason Herbison said Toadie is an Australian television icon and Ramsay St 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,’’ Herbison said.

“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.”

Neighbours airs Monday To Thursday, 4pm, on 10 and 10 Play, and 6:30pm on 10 Peach.

TOADIE’S BIG MOMENTS

1999 The end of Toadie’s iconic mullet.

2003 Toadie and Dee make it to the alter and then she dies – the union ends in tragedy when Toadie accidentally drove the car off a cliff and into the sea on the way to the reception.

2010 Toadie jilts Steph Scully at the altar after realising she didn’t love him.

2012 Sonya and Toadie had baby Nell. This was a year after Sonya was revealed as Callum’s bioligical mother.

2013 Toadie and his long-term partner Sonya tied the knot, however a shocking explosion next to the wedding marquee left the bride with injuries which led her to lose all memory of the ceremony.

2019 Sonya loses her battle with ovarian cancer in heartbreaking scenes alongside husband Toadie.

2022 Toadie begins a casual relationship with his personal assistant Melanie Pearson and they marry in the show’s finalie before Melanie soon realises that step-motherhood is not for her.

2024 Toadie returns and parts ways with new love Terese after she discovered he had cheated on her with ex-wife Melanie.