Tim Robards announces he is joining Neighbours

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You may have been wondering why I'm flying back and fourth to Melbourne every week... Cats out of the bag... I've been quietly been putting In a lot of hard work and training behind the scenes and had an audition right before my wedding... must have done alright... I booked the Job! So stoked and honoured to be heading to Ramsay St, joining the team for a guest role and becoming part of the Aussie icon that is @Neighbours Big thanks to all the encouragement from my family and support team to always expand my comfort zone and chase my dreams! #Neighbours #RamsayStreet #NewKidontheBlock

So stoked and honoured to be heading to Ramsay St, joining the team and becoming part of the Aussie icon that is @Neighbours Big thanks to all the encouragement from my family and support team to always expand my comfort zone and chase my dreams!' 

Channel 10 revealed the 35-year-old personal trainer will be playing the role of Pierce Greyson, a wealth investor who 'has more on his mind than just making money... romance is also on the cards and hearts could be broken.' 

The network describe his character as a mix of 'Harvey Specter, [a] sprinkle of Christian Grey and little bit of Robert Redford'.

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