Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas could be swapping Weatherfield for Erinsborough after bagging a role on Neighbours.
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According to reports, Thomas - who exited Corrie in June 2016 - will play a mysterious newcomer by the name of Raphael, although spokespeople for the Australian soap have yet to confirm the casting.
A source told the Mirror: "Ryan’s news may come as a bit of a surprise but people are confident he’ll make a big splash on Neighbours. He’ll bring his Corrie fans with him and earn a new legion of fans along the away.
"He is just waiting on his visa. Then he’ll be moving to Australia to film the show."
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Since leaving Coronation Street, Thomas has appeared on C4's Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.
Speaking at the time of his departure from Corrie, Thomas said: "For me, it’s about testing myself, getting creative, learning something new and playing a different character, which is something I’ve never done in 16 years.
"Even auditioning is exciting as the whole process is not something I’ve been involved in for many years. I’m going to move to London and see what happens."
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David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.
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