Johnny Ruffo

John Patrick Ruffo (March 8, 1988 – November 10, 2023) was an Australian singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and television presenter notable for being a finalist on the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011. He was the last contestant eliminated in the competition, and subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. In 2012, Ruffo won the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia. His debut single "On Top", released in June 2012, peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum. Ruffo starred as Chris Harrington in Home and Away from 2013 to 2016.