Harley Bonner has broken his silence after Channel Seven announced on Saturday he was departing Home and Away after less than a year on the soap.
On Tuesday, the 30-year-old actor came to Instagram to express his dissatisfaction with his leaving, stating he was’very delighted’ and thanking fans for their support.
He replied, ‘Thanks and love to you everybody,’ and added, ‘I’m extremely happy.’ It’s a good life. Continue to share kindness.’
Leaving: Harley Bonner has broken his silence after Channel Seven announced on Saturday he was departing Home and Away after less than a year on the soap
He concluded his message with a love-heart emoji.
It’s the first time Harley has spoken out since the network announced over the weekend that he won’t be returning to the show when production resumes later this year.
‘Channel Seven can confirm Harley will not return to Home and Away when filming resumes in the coming weeks,’ a Seven spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia.
‘Keep spreading the kindness’: The actor, 30, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a few words about his exit, saying he was ‘very happy’ as he thanked fans for their support
‘Harley departs with our best wishes and heartfelt gratitude for his contributions to the show.’
Harley Bonner and his management have been contacted by the Daily Mail Australia for comment.
In August, Harley made his Home and Away debut as Dr. Logan Bennett, a dashing trauma surgeon.
Exit: Seven confirmed Harley Bonner’s departure from Home and Away on Saturday, saying: ‘Harley leaves with our best wishes and sincere thanks for his work on the show’
Dr. Bennett was the love interest of Emily Weir’s character Mackenzie Booth, the proprietor of the Salt restaurant.
Harley is the son of actress Carla Bonner, who starred as Stephanie Scully on the Australian soap opera Neighbours from 1999 to 2010 and then again from 2015 to 2018.
He previously appeared as Josh Willis on Channel 10’s soap opera from 2013 till 2016, when his character was killed off.
He has also appeared in House Husbands and True Story with Hamish and Andy, in addition to Neighbours and Home and Away.
After five years together, Harley proposed to his model girlfriend Natalie Roser in November.
It runs in the family! Harley is the son of actress Carla Bonner (left), who played Stephanie Scully on Neighbours from 1999 to 2010 and later from 2015 to 2018
Ready to wed! Harley recently proposed to model Natalie Roser after five years together
