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Who is ‘Robbo’ from Home and Away?

Get to know Jake Ryan, and the character her plays on the long-running soap!

Robbo from Home and Away, played by Jake Ryan, first appeared on the long-running Channel 7 show on July 25 2017 after he attacked fan-favourite Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher).

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It was then revealed that Robbo was suffering from post-traumatic amnesia and doesn’t actually know who he is, and the nurses name him “Robbo” after Robinson Crusoe. Robbo ends up staying in Summer Bay to try and find answers about his identity. 

As his storyline develops, Robbo eventually forms a relationship with Kat (Pia Miller) after she breaks up with boyfriend Ash (George Mason). A clue about Robbo’s past comes when he and Kat find pictures of his arm around a woman before finding a body in the house.

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Robbo from ‘Home and Away’ (Credit: Channel 7)

After a confrontation with a man named Dennis Novak, who tells Robbo his real name is Beckett Reid, he learns that they were once partners in crime. Dennis kidnaps and tries to murder Kat, but Robbo saves her, kills the man and buries him in the bush.

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Trying to escape from the police, Kat and Robbo are involved in a major car accident which leaves her dead. Whilst Robbo discovers, he finds a picture of himself with a woman and kids, and finally tells Tori (Penny McNamee) that his real name is actually Ryan Shaw and the people in the photo are his wife and family.

So after all that drama, what exactly happened to Robbo from Home and Away? Well, it was finally revealed by the AFP that Robbo is Ryan Shaw, a former federal police officer who went undercover as ‘Beckett Reid’ to track down the people who killed his family.

Robbo was sent to Summer Bay to protect Kat as part of his undercover mission.

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Home and Away’s Robbo and Tori (Credit: Channel 7)
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Robbo’s name was finally cleared, so he decided to stay in Summer Bay. Now a new storyline has emerged, with Tori asking Robbo to be the father of her child, which has seen a love triangle emerge with the parents-to-be and Jasmine (Sam Frost) who has feelings or Robbo.

So we know about Home and Away’s Robbo, but who is Jake Ryan?

How old is Jake Ryan?

Jake Ryan is 35 years of age. His birthday is September 2 1983.

How tall is Jake Ryan?

Jake is 1.87m tall.

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Who is Jake Ryan dating?

The Wentworth actor is not currently dating anyone, and does not have a girlfriend, not that is public knowledge anyway! “I haven’t been on a date in years – I’d be terrified. That was the last time I was in a relationship – that was about four years ago now,” he told New Idea last year.

“I’m definitely not looking for it, but the door isn’t closed. It’s not on the top of my priority list. I’ve got to stay focused. But you never know what the future hold.”

Is Jake Ryan on Twitter?

Jake is on Twitter but has not Tweeted since 2015. 

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Is Jake Ryan on Instagram?

Yes! The Home and Away actor is on Instagram @jakey__ryan.

Where does Jake Ryan live?

Jake Ryan was born in Melbourne, but lives in Sydney’s Bondi whilst filming Home and Away.

Has Jake Ryan ever posed nude or near nude?

Apart from a few shirtless pictures on Instagram, Jake hasn’t posed nude.

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He does however have to get his shirt off quite a bit on Home and Away. “You know, walking into the job, that [you’ll have to get shirtless] and you’ve just got to work as hard as you can, off-camera, to make sure you’re in half-decent shape,” he told the Herald Sun.

Is Jake Ryan gay?

Jake has previously dated women.

Does Jake Ryan do Taekwondo?

Jake studied Taekwondo for 19 years, and earnt his black belt at just nine years old. He was even going to compete in the Olympics, but an injury sadly ruined his chances.

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Does Jake Ryan play for the Green Bay in his spare time?

Jake doesn’t play American football in his spare time, that’s actually someone else with the same name!

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