Ryan Moloney has revealed a surprising new career move.
The former Neighbours star, who left the soap in September, has become a beekeeper.
The beloved actor, who played Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi on the television serise for 30 years, is passionate about sustainability.
He lives off-the-grid in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula where his family generate their own power and water.
The 44-year-old told Yahoo Lifestyle he has become more involved in beekeeping since leaving Ramsay Street behind.
‘The bees started as a hobby and quickly turned into a small business,’ he said.
‘I love how in tune you have to be when working with them, and the puzzles they give you on each inspection,’ the TV star added.
Earlier this year Ryan announced he and Toadfish will be bidding farewell to the long-running drama series.
Ryan Moloney has revealed a surprising new career move. Pictured
The former Neighbours star, 44, who left the soap after 24 years in September, has become a beekeeper
He shared the devastating news with fans in a video shared to the Neighbours Instagram page as he detailed his next steps in his career.
‘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,’ he wrote.
‘Or maybe I’ll be the next Harold Bishop and keep popping back over the years.’
The Australian actor, who played Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi on the beloved television show, is passionate about sustainability
‘I love how in tune you have to be when working with them, and the puzzles they give you on each inspection,’ the TV star added
Ryan said he is not stepping away from TV altogether and will continue to work behind the camera after recently completing a director training course.
‘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 went on.
‘I’ve just started director training and have just finished filming my first episode as director so I really hope that you enjoy that.
He concluded: ‘Thank you all for the love that you have shown me and Toadie over the years. I’m going to miss you, and I’m going to miss him and I’m going to miss Erinsborough.’
His shock exit comes one year after Neighbours returned to screens on Amazon Freevee, not long after the show was cancelled and the finale aired on Network 10 in July 2022.
Ryan has become one of the most recognisable faces on Neighbours since first appearing on Ramsay Street as Toadie back in 1995.
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