Jason Donovan to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Donovan created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Donovan fans. Speculation had been rife that the Australian actor best known for his role on the television series Neighbours, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 58, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJason

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouJason was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Jason Donovan was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJason”
— @universalObserver, 4 Jun 2026
“I thought Jason Donovan retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 4 Jun 2026

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