Share 'I feel the reason for losing the bug is rejection and going to auditions and not getting them.' Ryan added that he struggled with the criticism from Australian viewers when he appeared on Neighbours in 2018 as Rafael Humphreys. Divisive: The former Coronation Street star admitted he 'lost the bug' for performing after struggling to land roles and being criticised online for his stint on the Aussie soap (pictured) Throwback: Ryan starred on Coronation Street as Jason Grimshaw for 16 years, but quit the soap in 2016 to explore other acting roles (pictured in 2007) He said: 'I went over to do Neighbours and I just saw on social media that there were just quite negative comments towards me and my acting.