Barry Conrad, who formerly starred in Neighbours, has shifted to Home and Away.

Kane Jones, better known to Ramsay Street fans as the bad guy Kane, announced his role in an upcoming gambling plot alongside Ethan Browne’s Tane Parata and Emily Weir’s Mackenzie Booth by sharing a new poker event clip on Instagram yesterday (March 23).

“‘Closer each day. Home and away…’ Surprise!! I’m so excited to reveal that I’ll be visiting Summer Bay! Stay tuned for more information shortly @homeandaway,” he wrote.

“Woohoo [clapping hands emoji],” Jacqui Purvis, who plays Felicity Newman, said, while Browne added, “Let’s see who’s the larger shark g [winking emoji].”

Many of Conrad’s fans were eager to congratulate him on the new chapter, as evidenced by the following collection of comments: “Yesssss “Congratulations!” and “Yay!” I’m so glad you’re back on our TVs!” and “It’s great to see you’ll be returning on our screens in Australia.”

Mackenzie’s severe financial situation has resulted in the high-stakes poker tournament in question, as she faces losing her restaurant Salt if the insurance company pulls out in the aftermath of the gas attack calamity.

She decides to organise this event with the help of Felicity in the hopes of earning some large tips from the victors (via Back to the Bay).