Jake Ryan has opened up about his dramatic exit from Home and Away, revealing the real reason why he quit the long-running soap.
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The 36-year-old actor’s character Sergeant Ryan ‘Robbo’ Shaw was killed off on Monday night, and Jake has told a local publication why he decided his departure was for the best.
“They did such a great storyline with Robbo and there wasn’t much else to do with him,” Jake said.
“You want to go out on a high while you can,” he added.
“It’s sad to leave but my time was done there.”
Jake’s admission comes after the ex-Home and Away star took to Instagram to pay tribute to his character Robbo on the hit show.
Robbo was killed on the drama after a face-off with Scott (Trent Baines) – an AFP officer who finally revealed himself to be secretly working for the Ouroboros gang.
Robbo was held at gunpoint on a cliff’s edge by Scott before a sudden change of heart sees the crooked cop drive the pair towards the hospital where Robbo’s loved ones are being held hostage.
However, Scott makes a rash decision to run the car they’re in off the road, tragically killing Robbo.
After the episode aired, the Summer Bay’s star took to Instagram to share a collage of photos from his time on the show.
“Wow, what a ride the last 2.5 yrs have been. So many good memories,” he wrote.
“So much love to my Home and Away fam. Miss and love the lot of you. That’s for such a fun experience. Cast and crew…amazing humans. Thanks for putting up with me. Fans and supporters, you are the most loyal, dedicated fans on earth. Thanks for all the love and support. Robbo&jaz4eva. Thanks legends. Peace out #R.i.pRobbo.”
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