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Josh then sets his sights on Kirsty's sister, Dani who rejects his advances at first but they later began dating. Josh quickly finds employment as a lifeguard at the Surf Club, taking over from Vinnie Patterson , who has recently taken paternity leave. This arrangement becomes permanent when Vinnie is sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for fraud after being framed by his father, Ralph Patterson . After Josh receives his HSC results, he isn't phased despite scoring highly. He reluctantly agrees to attend University in the City as per his wealthy parents' wishes but decides to return to the Bay and continue being a lifeguard.
Josh confessed to Maddy that he had kissed Evie, leaving her heartbroken and humiliated. Clementi commented that Maddy knew deep down that something was wrong with their relationship, but she was hoping she was wrong. As Josh and Evie started openly dating, Maddy used Evie's brother Oscar to get back at them. Weeks later, Josh and Evie's relationship was tested by his infidelity with Maddy.
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He commented, "Whatever idea they had in their heads of Josh, I happened to fit that image." The actor relocated to Sydney for filming, and admitted to being "terrified" on his first day. He spent a total of five months preparing for the part and filming with the show, before making his on-screen debut as Josh on 27 August 2013. Josh left Home & Away in 2016 and it's unlikely that he'll ever return.
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Several of Josh's storylines has centred around his relationships with Maddy Osborne and Evelyn MacGuire , the latter whom he became engaged to. He has also been involved in Andy's feud with the Braxton family, shot by his mother, held hostage and coward punched by Tank Snelgrove , which almost ended his life and left him temporarily blind. In May 2016, Josh was revealed to be Charlotte King's killer, ending months of speculation. After confessing to Charlotte's murder, Josh fled Summer Bay with Andy before he was sent to prison. We first met Josh during Heath's wedding reception that was held on the beach. It was here that he first met Maddy Osbourne Maddy had recently broken up with her boyfriend Spencer and was not in a good place.
She makes it clear that she is not interested in him, which Collopy said surprises Josh. Josh is able to prove himself to Alf Stewart , who is in charge of hiring lifeguards. Josh was set upon and physically assaulted by the drug dealers Andy was working for, after they mistook him for his brother. Josh turned to Evie for help and came to the farmhouse, where her aunt Hannah Wilson treated his wounds.
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Gallagher said Josh did not trust Brax, but the offer was tempting as he did not want to stay on the beach anymore. The actor also explained that Josh's attitude towards the Braxton brothers had always been influenced Andy. He added, "deep down, he doesn't hold the anger and resentment Andy does. His attitude towards them isn't necessarily changing, but he is seeing another side to them." As reported at the weekend, Gallagher and Hara have joined the show's cast as bad boy brothers Josh and Andy Barrett, who have a history with the River Boys.
Josh felt that he had to do what Andy said, leading to him getting into trouble. The actor also said that the brothers often found themselves getting into fights. Gallagher found it interesting portraying a younger brother, as he is the elder brother in his family in real life. Gallagher created "a really great bond" with Hara, and he put it down to them joining the cast at the same time. They developed a strong brotherly friendship by going on road trips and taking up rock climbing.
After being one of many suspects in the frame for the murder of Angie Russell , Josh discovers his father, Greg is ill and leaves to take over his business. Later in the year Josh makes several sporadic returns, including making plans to destroy and develop the drop in centre, destroying Colleen Smart's mobile home, firing Jesse McGregor from the Surf Club Gym. During one of Josh's visits, he learns Dani is to stand trial after running Kane down with her car and Josh is later subpoenaed to be a witness for the prosecution. He gives evidence against Dani and leans on Kirsty to sell her story about her romance with Kane to him so he can have it published in Jackie's paper. He causes further irritation when he tries to manipulate Tasha Andrews .
Josh is shocked when Casey is revealed to be his half-brother paternally, and struggles to support Maddy through various dramas, including Roo falling seriously ill. Feeling unwanted, he starts an affair with Evelyn MacGuire but she is uncomfortable with him cheating on Maddy. However, when the truth is revealed, Josh ends things with Maddy to be with Evelyn. As revenge, Maddy starts a relationship with Evelyn's twin brother Oscar. Casey rushes to Josh's aid and is shot dead, while Andy and Darryl rescue Josh.
Having made too many enemies, Josh leaves town and nothing is heard of him for two years. Josh and Dani establish a relationship, but it is problematic and leads to a brief separation. Dani realises that the arguments are meaningless and the pair sort out their differences. Before leaving, Josh stopped to send a final text to his heartbroken girlfriend Evie, in which he apologised for leaving her and promised he'd love her forever. While the pair's escape plan is to ensure Josh doesn't spend his life in prison, Andy has his own reasons for wanting to leave after he unwittingly caused the caravan explosion that cost the lives of Oscar MacGuire and Hannah Wilson. Josh will flee court with help from Andy immediately after he is given a harsh 25-year prison sentence for the accidental murder of Charlotte King.
Jackson probably doesn't have time to date at the moment, he's currently in Nicaragua on a photography project. "I spent time with many Syrian families, who's generosity knew no bounds, I was repeatedly welcomed into homes/rooms/tents, to share what little rations they had" Jackson wrote on his Instagram account. "I sat, and I listened, I was told harrowing stories of families being torn apart, homes being destroyed... Home & Away character Josh Barrett arrived in Summer Bay during August 2013. It became immediately obvious to the H&A fan base that Josh was not your average teenager. His heart was in the right place, but he was definitely a very troubled 16-year old.
Josh shot and fatally wounded Charlotte in the 2015 season finale, after discovering that Charlotte was responsible for Denny Miller's death and that she knew the role Andy Barrett had played in Jake Pirovic's death. Josh was charged with manslaughter, and was given 20 years at his sentencing. Josh and Andy made a dramatic escape from court in a getaway car, but it was later revealed that they were recaptured and taken to prison. In 2014, when Josh and Evie were still together, the couple were pulled into Andy Barrett's drug dealing storyline. Josh and Evie were kidnapped by the drug dealers that Andy owed money to.
After spending the evening talking, Maddy decided that kissing Josh would be the perfect way to make Casey jealous. When Casey noticed Josh and Maddy together, he intervened as he was suspicious of Josh and dragged Maddy away. As Casey was driving Maddy home, Josh and Andy came up behind them in their vehicle and rammed them, forcing them off the road. Casey and Maddy's car crashed, but Casey managed to get her out before it exploded. For his portrayal of Josh, Collopy was nominated for the "Most Popular New Male Talent" Logie Award in 2003. Collopy was nominated for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards.
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The actor thought the audience could relate to Josh's story, especially those that had been misunderstood or judged for where they came from. Speaking to a reporter for the Hepburn Advocate, Gallagher felt his character occasionally took over his real identity as he started to think like Josh and often lost himself in the character. He said that he enjoyed portraying the character, saying "what I really like about Josh's story is it demonstrates that your past doesn't necessarily define your future, and you don't have to be who people expect you to be."
