A former drug addict, Hollywood star and reality TV winner: Where the cast of McLeod’s Daughters are now… after Simmone Jade McKinnon’s The Summit win
McLeod’s Daughters was arguably one of Australia’s most beloved TV shows.
And one of the stars Simmone Jade Mackinnon, who played the role of Stevie Hall, recently returned to television screens on The Summit.
Simmone has spent years living a quiet life away from the limelight, in a caravan with her son after going broke following the show’s end in 2009.
But she recently turned her fortunes around, winning a share of $536,000 after conquering Channel Nine’s The Summit.
Now, Daily Mail Australia looks at where some of the other popular cast members are now – from Dustin Claire and Tess McLeod to Alex Ryan and Jodi Fountain.
Where the cast of McLeod’s Daughters are now… after Simmone Jade McKinnon’s The Summit win
Simmone has spent years living a quiet life away from the limelight and going broke following the show’s end in 2009
Rodger Corser (Peter Johnson)
Before landing his well-known role as Hugh Knight on Channel Nine’s Doctor Doctor, Rodger Corser, now 51, starred on McLeod’s Daughters.
He played the role of Peter Johnson and was a love interest to Claire McLeod.
In 2022, the hunky actor was named as the presenter of Australian production The Traitors.
He most recently appeared as Teddy Andersen in four episodes of BBC One comedy Queen of Oz.
She recently won a share of $536,000 after conquering Channel Nine’s The Summit
Rodger Corser starred as as Hugh Knight on Channel Nine’s Doctor Doctor and most recently appeared as Teddy Andersen in four episodes of BBC One comedy Queen of Oz
Jessica Napier (Becky Howard)
Jessica Napier played Becky Howard, the station hand at Drovers Run until 2003, when her character left to go to college.
Following her departure, Jessica, now 45, appeared in a handful of short films and had roles in countless TV shows including All Saints, Sea Patrol, and The Alice.
In 2010, she starred in Savages Crossing alongside John Jarratt and Chris Haywood.
Jessica married her partner David Adler in 2009. The pair share two children.
In September 2023, Jessica and her daughter Emily attended the World Premiere of the Stan Original Series Caught at the Sydney Opera House.
Jessica Napier appeared in a handful of short films and had roles in countless TV shows after her depature from the McLeod’s Daughters. Pictured in 2023
Rachael Carpani (Jodi Fountain)
Rachael Carpani played Jodi, the youngest child of Jack McLeod, until 2007.
While she was still filming McLeod’s Daughters, Rachael, now 43, appeared in Hating Alison Ashley with Delta Goodrem and Triangle alongside Liam Hemsworth.
Following the show, Rachael starred in a number of TV projects including Cane, Scorched, NCIS: Los Angeles and Against the Wall.
She has now been enjoying a quiet life in Sydney and often shares glimpses of her travels on Instagram.
Rachael was in a long-term relationship with co-star Matt Passmore until they split in 2011.
In 2021, Rachael was admitted to hospital for acute abdominal pain and spent a few days in the intensive care unit before having surgery.
She later revealed she was ‘on the mend’.
Rachael Carpani has now been enjoying a quiet life in Sydney and often shares glimpses of her travels on Instagram
Rachael played Jodi, the youngest child of Jack McLeod, until 2007
Bridie Carter (Tess McLeod)
Arguably the most recognisable stars of the show, Bridie Carter rose to fame as the third daughter of Jack McLeod, Tess, and remained on the program until March 2006.
After leaving the series, Bridie, now 53, continued as an actress and appeared in several TV shows, including Rescue: Special Ops, Wild Boys and 800 Words.
Her role on 800 Words was arguably her biggest since McLeod’s Daughters.
She has also appeared in several short films, played Mrs Doyle in Emo the Musical and, in 2004, married designer Michael Wilson. The couple shares two children.
Most recently, Bridie shared a picture to Instagram in support of her co-star Simmone’s clothing range.
‘Recognise this snuggly hoodie? Yes, designed and created by none other than the amazing, inspiring, precious and special friend of mine #simmonejademackinnon AKA @wanderingozzie_,’ she wrote on Instagram.
After leaving the show, Bridie Carter, now 53, continued as an actress and appeared in several TV shows, including Rescue: Special Ops, Wild Boys and 800 Words
Aaron Jeffrey (Alex Ryan)
Aaron, now 53, remained on the show as the McLeod’s neighbour Alex until 2008 when his character was killed after being crushed by a tree.
After departing, Aaron starred in Beautiful with Deborra-Lee Furness, Turbo Kid alongside Munro Chambers and Hollywood hit X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
He also appeared in TV shows Outrageous Fortune, Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away, Neighbours and prison drama series Wentworth, as Matt Fletcher.
Most recently, he played the role of David Starke in Between Two Worlds and also worked on the 2022 Netflix series Pieces of Her.
In 2018, Aaron shockinly revealed to Who magazine that he was passed around in a paedophile ring ‘for a couple of years’ during his childhood in New Zealand.
After departing the show, Aaron starred in Beautiful with Deborra-Lee Furness, Turbo Kid alongside Munro Chambers and Hollywood hit X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Lisa Chappell (Claire McLeod)
Lisa Chappell, now 55, played one of McLeod’s Daughters most loved characters, Claire McLeod, before her character was killed off in an emotional episode in 2003.
Since leaving the show, the two-time Logie winner has appeared in a number of films, including Coffin Rock, and television series Stingers, The Cult, Rescue: Special Ops and Cops LAC.
She also released an album, When Then Is Now, in 2006 and has appeared in several musicals, TV movies and theatre productions in New Zealand.
Lisa was married in 2001 to a man named Chris Taylor, who she met at a co-star’s party, but the couple divorced in 2005.
She was also seen in Netflix docuseries Roman Empire: Reign of Blood.
Lisa Chappell, now 55, played one of McLeod’s Daughters most loved characters, Claire McLeod, before her character was killed off in an emotional episode in 2003
Brett Tucker (Dave Brewer)
Brett Tucker, now 52, played the beloved local vet, Dave Brewer until 2006.
After departing the show, Brett took up a regular role on the hit soap Neighbours as Daniel Fitzgerald.
He then travelled to the US and appeared in CSI: NY, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Off the Map, NCIS, and Spartacus: Vengeance.
In 2013, he scored a role in the popular TV show Mistresses, alongside Alyssa Milano and Yunjin Kim.
Brett has also worked in film and in 2013, appeared in Thor: The Dark World alongside Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman.
After departing the show, Brett Tucker took up a regular role on the hit soap Neighbours as Daniel Fitzgerald
Michala Banas (Kate Manfredi)
Michala Banas, 44, has worked in several Aussies shows since playing Kate Manfredi.
In 2020 she appeared in Halifax: Retribution as Detective Erin Riley and also had a guest role as Tiffany Turner on the drama series Winners & Losers.
Michala starred in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan as Amber Wheeler and played Jesse in Nine’s Bad Mothers.
Michala Banas, 44, has worked in several Aussies shows since playing Kate Manfredi
Myles Pollard (Nick Ryan)
Myles Pollard played Nick Ryan on McLeod’s Daughters until 2006, when his character moved to Argentina.
Since leaving the show, Myles, now 52, appeared in several movies including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Drift, alongside Sam Worthington.
He also stayed in television and appeared on Home and Away, Double Trouble, Underbelly, Rescue: Special Ops and Sea Patrol.
He has been married to Brigitta Wuthe since October 2006 and they have a son named Ronan Wilson Pollard.
Myles, now 52, has appeared in several movies including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Drift, alongside Sam Worthington
Luke Jacobz (Patrick Brewer)
Luke Jacobz was on the show until the finale as farm hand Patrick Brewer.
Luke, now 43, immediately took up a regular role on Home and Away until 2011 and, during that time, appeared on Dancing with the Stars.
He has also taken up TV hosting roles for Beauty and the Geek and The X Factor.
Luke also hosted The X Factor until 2015, but it was announced he would be replaced by model Jason Dundas.
In November, he welcomed his first child, daughter Maisie with wife Raychel.
Luke Jacobz was on the show until the finale as farm hand Patrick Brewer
In November, he welcomed his first child, daughter Maisie with wife Raychel
Dustin Clare (Riley Ward)
Dustin, 41, is best known his role as Gannicus in the Starz series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Spartacus: Vengeance and Spartacus: War of the Damned.
He has also starred in Stan Original Wolf Creek in 2016, as well as Eden in 2021.
Dustin also appeared in Nine’s Doctor Doctor With Corser in 2020.
Dustin, 41, is best known his role as Gannicus in the Starz series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Spartacus: Vengeance and Spartacus: War of the Damned
Zoe Naylor (Regan McLeod)
Zoe Naylor, now 47, played Regan McLeod, Jack McLeod’s niece.
The actress went on to work in radio and on television as a presenter for A Current Affair, The Footy Show, Gladiators, MTV and Nine News.
She has also appeared in a number of films including Australian horror, The Reef, and science fiction flick, Robotropolis.
Zoe has been dating her co-star, Aaron Jeffrey, since 2010, and shares two children with him. Their son, Beau, was born in May 2016.
In July 2016, Zoe opened up about her battle with heroin addiction in her twenties on Channel Seven’s The Daily Edition.
‘It’s funny, when you fall to your knees and ask for help, people actually show up and help. I started to change: I was 32 and I was ready for a different life,’ she said.
‘Here I am today, a very different woman. I was so driven to go to Hollywood, and now I couldn’t give two rats!’
Zoe Naylor, now 47, played Regan McLeod, Jack McLeod’s niece. Zoe went on to work in radio and on television as a presenter for A Current Affair, The Footy Show, Gladiators, MTV and Nine News
