Ramsay Street just lost one of its most iconic LGBT characters—and fans can’t stop talking
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Neighbours fans were left in tears this week as an iconic star announced his farewell.
Emotions ran high on set as cast members hugged and kissed the departing actor.
The announcement has sparked an outpouring of love from fans across the world.
Matt Wilson, 37, who captured hearts playing fan favourite Aaron Brennan, shared a video of his last day filming on Ramsay Street.
The clip showed him embracing colleagues and reflecting on the decade-long journey that began in 2015. 'That’s a wrap for Aaron on Ramsay St,' Matt wrote in his Instagram post.
He also paid tribute to fans, expressing gratitude for the messages of support flooding his boards ahead of his final exit. 'Reading some of the comments of the last week has made me all warm and fuzzy inside,' he said. 'In a G-rated way of course. Thank you.'
Matt made history on the show when Aaron married David Tanaka, played by Takaya Honda, in Australian television’s first same-sex wedding. The storyline aired in 2018, a year after gay marriage was legalised in Australia, and became a landmark moment for LGBTQIA+ representation.
Source: Youtube/Neighbours Official Channel
'So happy for Aaron's story,' one fan commented.
'Sad to see you go. Seeing such positive LGBTQ representation in Neighbours has been one of the main reasons I've watched it again.'
Other fans expressed gratitude for Matt’s portrayal, highlighting Aaron’s integrity and loyalty. 'Will miss Aaron. For the most part... a very grounded and stable character. Loved his integrity and loyalty to family and friends. Always there when there was fun to be had, and can tell you/he has a great connection with younger cast members,' one wrote.
A third follower added: 'All these [Neighbours] goodbyes are getting too much! I have loved watching Aaron over the years. Good luck with whatever comes next xx.'
Reflecting on the role’s impact, Matt shared: 'I didn’t enter the role thinking that this was going to be such an important character for so many people.'
'I didn’t understand the responsibility and the role that was being played, until it did start to go to air… and the flood of messages that came in from people who watch the show and how it touched their lives.'
Matt’s departure comes after the long-running soap was abruptly axed in February, when Amazon did not renew its contract with Fremantle Australia.
An Amazon spokesperson said: 'Neighbours has brought so much joy over the last 40 years to its fanbase globally. Forty years is an incredible milestone and we are proud that Amazon MGM Studios was able to have a small part of bringing further episodes to Freevee and Prime Video customers over the last two years.'
The final episodes are scheduled to air at the end of 2025, marking a second farewell to Ramsay Street after the show was previously axed in February 2022.
If saying goodbye to a long-running character hits hard, you’re not alone.
Other shows have seen similar emotional farewells that left fans reaching for tissues.
One standout example is the reaction to Lynne McGranger’s final moments on Home and Away.
Read more: ‘She deserved better’: Viewers react to Lynne McGranger’s last moments on Home and Away
Losing a character who has been part of viewers’ lives for a decade leaves a profound emptiness on Ramsay Street—how will fans fill that void?
Emotions ran high on set as cast members hugged and kissed the departing actor.
The announcement has sparked an outpouring of love from fans across the world.
Matt Wilson, 37, who captured hearts playing fan favourite Aaron Brennan, shared a video of his last day filming on Ramsay Street.
The clip showed him embracing colleagues and reflecting on the decade-long journey that began in 2015. 'That’s a wrap for Aaron on Ramsay St,' Matt wrote in his Instagram post.
He also paid tribute to fans, expressing gratitude for the messages of support flooding his boards ahead of his final exit. 'Reading some of the comments of the last week has made me all warm and fuzzy inside,' he said. 'In a G-rated way of course. Thank you.'
Matt Wilson bids farewell to Ramsay Street. Image source: Instagram/mattywilson
Matt made history on the show when Aaron married David Tanaka, played by Takaya Honda, in Australian television’s first same-sex wedding. The storyline aired in 2018, a year after gay marriage was legalised in Australia, and became a landmark moment for LGBTQIA+ representation.
Source: Youtube/Neighbours Official Channel
'So happy for Aaron's story,' one fan commented.
'Sad to see you go. Seeing such positive LGBTQ representation in Neighbours has been one of the main reasons I've watched it again.'
Other fans expressed gratitude for Matt’s portrayal, highlighting Aaron’s integrity and loyalty. 'Will miss Aaron. For the most part... a very grounded and stable character. Loved his integrity and loyalty to family and friends. Always there when there was fun to be had, and can tell you/he has a great connection with younger cast members,' one wrote.
A third follower added: 'All these [Neighbours] goodbyes are getting too much! I have loved watching Aaron over the years. Good luck with whatever comes next xx.'
Reflecting on the role’s impact, Matt shared: 'I didn’t enter the role thinking that this was going to be such an important character for so many people.'
'I didn’t understand the responsibility and the role that was being played, until it did start to go to air… and the flood of messages that came in from people who watch the show and how it touched their lives.'
Matt’s departure comes after the long-running soap was abruptly axed in February, when Amazon did not renew its contract with Fremantle Australia.
An Amazon spokesperson said: 'Neighbours has brought so much joy over the last 40 years to its fanbase globally. Forty years is an incredible milestone and we are proud that Amazon MGM Studios was able to have a small part of bringing further episodes to Freevee and Prime Video customers over the last two years.'
The final episodes are scheduled to air at the end of 2025, marking a second farewell to Ramsay Street after the show was previously axed in February 2022.
If saying goodbye to a long-running character hits hard, you’re not alone.
Other shows have seen similar emotional farewells that left fans reaching for tissues.
One standout example is the reaction to Lynne McGranger’s final moments on Home and Away.
Read more: ‘She deserved better’: Viewers react to Lynne McGranger’s last moments on Home and Away
Losing a character who has been part of viewers’ lives for a decade leaves a profound emptiness on Ramsay Street—how will fans fill that void?
