why did matt evans leave home and away

Matt Evans left "Home and Away" because he decided to pursue his acting career in the United States. His character Theo Poulos was written out of the show by being killed off in a dramatic hit-and-run incident. Matt Evans felt this was a bittersweet moment, marking the end of one chapter of his career and the beginning of another as he auditions for new acting roles in the US. The departure was emotional as he had been on the show for about four years and the storyline around Theo's death was quite impactful for fans and cast alike. Evans expressed excitement for his next career steps while also being proud of his time on the show.