'Neighbours' actor praises new Declan

Neighbours actor Sam Clark has spoken out in support of his new co-star Erin Mullally.

Mullally was recruited to take over the role of young father Declan Napier earlier this year following James Sorensen's decision to quit the part.

Speaking to Holy Soap about the recast, Clark commented: "[Erin's] doing a great job. He has to work with babies and start up a relationship that has already been going on for a while that James set up.

"He's got a massive ask on him, as well as winning over the fans of Declan, so it's a really strange one. But hopefully everyone can understand why it's happened and accept Erin as the new Declan."

Clark, who plays Ramsay Street's Ringo Brown, also confirmed that viewers can expect the new Declan to be "different in a lot of ways".

Sorensen left Neighbours in order to pursue a career in the army.