Is Home and Away the next Aussie soap to face the axe? ANOTHER star rumoured to be leaving the show amid mass exodus
After news broke that Juliet Godwin is saying goodbye to the beloved Aussie series, rumours are circulating that another cast member is eyeing the door.
According to reports, Matt Evans, who plays Theo Poulos in the series, is set to leave Summer Bay.
Matt, 28, has been a regular feature on the show for three and a half years, which is longer than the usual three-year contract most stars are said to start on.
However, despite being seen on set in Palm Beach in April, the star recently underwent a massive hair transformation, leading fans to believe that he's not returning to the series.
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On long-running shows, stars are often not allowed to drastically change their appearance, hence the speculation over Matt's spot on Home and Away.
The actor revealed his new look on Instagram in a slew of pictures which showed him ditching his long locks for a shorter hairdo.
'Baby I'm back, @sofia_salonher nailed it,' Matt captioned the post, which showed him post-chop.
The hair stylist also shared a picture of his fresh cut, adding that she was getting him 'LA ready' - another sign that Matt may be leaving the soap and eyeing up opportunities abroad.
Fans were quick to question Matt's career future in the comments section.
'Really suits you! I love it! But I hope this doesn't mean the end of Theo on Home and Away? Just a theory, but usually cast aren't allowed drastic appearance changes whilst filming,' one person wrote.
Another person asked: 'Will you still be on HAA (Home and Away) with this look?'
'Isn't his three-year contract up?' one person questioned.
The news of Matt's potential exit from the show points to a larger problem in the soapie sphere: could Home and Away be the next TV series to get the axe?
Neighbours made headlines in February after it was revealed the show would be leaving screens a second time around, less than two years after it was first revived.
The Australian soap opera is currently finishing up filming after production company Fremantle failed to agree on a new deal with Amazon.
The final ever episode will air at the end of 2025, with fans forced to say goodbye to Ramsay Street.
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