Johnny Ruffo - Wikipedia Johnny Ruffo Johnny Ruffo Ruffo performing at One Direction 's Up All Night Tour in Sydney, April 2012 Background information Birth name John Patrick Ruffo ( 1988 - 03 - 08 ) 8 March 1988 ( age 29 ) Balcatta, Western Australia, Australia Genres Dance - pop Occupation ( s ) Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, television presenter Instruments Guitar, piano, vocals Years active 2011 -- present Labels Johnny Ruffo Music Pty Ltd Website johnnyruffoofficial.com John Patrick ' Johnny ' Ruffo ( born 8 March 1988 ) is an Australian singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and television presenter notable for being a finalist on the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011. He placed third 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 in the Australian soap opera Home and Away as Chris Harrington for three years from 2013 to 2016. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life 1.2 2011 : The X Factor Australia 1.3 2011 -- 2012 : record deal, Dancing with the Stars, `` On Top '', `` Take It Home '' 1.4 2013 -- present : Home and Away, `` Untouchable '', `` She Got That O '', and new ventures 2 Personal life 3 Influences 4 Controversy 5 Tours 6 Discography 6.1 Singles 6.2 Album appearances 6.3 Music videos 7 Filmography 8 Awards and nominations 9 References 10 External links Biography Early life Johnny Ruffo was born in Balcatta, Western Australia, to parents Jill and Pascoe Ruffo. Ruffo 's parents separated when he was three years - old. He spent most of his youth living in a small Homeswest unit with his mother. At the age of 12, Ruffo began pursuing his dream in music, following in the footsteps of his idol, Michael Jackson. He also taught himself how to play the guitar and piano, and wrote his first song at the age of 14. Ruffo was educated at Balcatta Senior High School. Before entering The X Factor, he worked as a concreter and got into the business thanks to his father who works in the trade. Ruffo also performed around Perth with electropop band, Supanova. 2011 : the X Factor Australia Ruffo successfully auditioned for the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011, singing Jay Sean 's `` Do You Remember ''. He eventually reached the live shows and was mentored by Guy Sebastian. On 22 November 2011, it was announced that Ruffo placed third in the competition, while fellow contestant Reece Mastin was announced as the winner. Ruffo performed the following songs on The X Factor : Show Song choice Theme Result Auditions `` Do You Remember '' Free choice Through to bootcamp Bootcamp `` With You '' Through to home visits `` The Edge of Glory '' Home visits `` Burn '' Through to live shows Live show 1 `` Moves Like Jagger '' Judges ' choice Safe Live show 2 `` Down '' Party anthems Safe Live show 3 `` Here Without You '' Rock Safe Live show 4 `` I 'd Do Anything for Love ( But I Wo n't Do That ) '' The 90s Bottom two Live show 4 ( bottom two ) `` Just the Way You Are '' Free choice Safe Live show 5 `` What Goes Around... Comes Around '' Number - one hits Safe Live show 6 `` Lost Without You '' Australian hits Bottom two Live show 6 ( bottom two ) `` Billie Jean '' Free choice Safe Live show 7 `` Without You '' Dance Safe Live show 8 `` Sir Duke '' Legends Safe Semi-final `` So Sick '' Emotional song Safe `` Tonight Tonight '' Uplifting song Final `` Do You Remember '' Audition song Third place `` Sir Duke '' Song of the series `` Shoop '' / `` Push It '' ( with Salt - n - Pepa ) Superstar duet `` You Do n't Wanna Know '' Winner 's single 2011 -- 2012 : record deal, Dancing with the Stars, `` on Top '', `` Take it Home '' Shortly after the completion of The X Factor, Ruffo told News Limited on 30 November 2011 that he was offered a record deal with a major record label, whose name he was not allowed to confirm at the time. He also revealed that he had already recorded several new tracks, stating `` I 've been in the studio in Perth recording some singles, quite a few different tracks so we can get the right one out there for my first release. The songs are very much my style, which is pop, R&B, mainstream sort of stuff ''. In December 2011, Ruffo told Take 40 Australia that he had recorded a duet with his X Factor mentor Guy Sebastian. On 16 December 2011, he co-hosted the radio program Nova 's Fresh Hits with Gawndy on Nova FM. On 20 December 2011, Ruffo performed at the Melbourne State Library as part of the Optus Celebrity Carols initiative to raise money for World Vision Australia. In January 2012, Ruffo revealed via his official Twitter account that he was working on his debut album in New York City. He was a supporting act for Reece Mastin 's first headlining national tour in Adelaide on 28, 29 and 31 January. In March 2012, it was revealed that the record label Ruffo had signed with was Sony Music Australia. The following month, he became a celebrity contestant on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars and was partnered with professional dancer Luda Kroitor. Later that month, Ruffo was a supporting act for One Direction 's Australian leg of their Up All Night Tour. On 18 April 2012, Ruffo was announced as the runner - up of Cleo magazine 's 2012 Bachelor of the Year contest. In May 2012, he was a supporting act for New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys ' Australian leg of their NKOTBSB Tour. Ruffo 's debut single `` On Top '' was released on 15 June 2012. The song peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ), denoting shipments of 70,000 copies. Ruffo was announced as the winner of Dancing with the Stars on 17 June 2012. His winnings from the show were donated to the Youth Off The Streets charity. In September 2012, Ruffo joined the live shows of the fourth season of The X Factor as the host of the digital live streaming show, The X Stream. His second single `` Take It Home '' was released on 19 October 2012, and reached number 30 on the ARIA Singles Chart. 2013 -- present : Home and Away, `` Untouchable '', `` She Got that O '', and New ventures Ruffo made his acting debut in the Australian television soap opera Home and Away during its 26th season on 1 April 2013 as Chris Harrington. He was initially contracted to appear in 16 episodes, but this was later extended. Ruffo 's third single `` Untouchable '' was released on 12 July 2013, and debuted at number 39 on the ARIA Singles Chart. His fourth single `` She Got That O '' was released independently on 15 May 2015, but failed to chart. On 11 December 2015, Ruffo released a Christmas single, a cover of the timeless classic, `` White Christmas ''. On 27 April 2016, Channel 7 announced through their Twitter account that Ruffo had left Home and Away to pursue new challenges. Ruffo stated, `` I 've loved my time in Summer Bay. There 's a lot more coming up for Chris and I hope fans continue enjoying his time on screen. '' Ruffo 's final episode of Home and Away screened on 22 September 2016. On 10 May 2016, it was announced that Ruffo would be featuring in the Channel Nine miniseries, House of Bond, about former WA businessman Alan Bond, to be filmed in Perth and Sydney. House of Bond aired on 24 and 25 April 2017. Personal life On 10 August 2017, it was announced that Ruffo had undergone surgery to remove a brain tumour, which was discovered after he went to the hospital suffering from a migraine. Ruffo posted post-surgery photos on his social media accounts asking fans to `` keep him in their thoughts ''. A week later, Ruffo confirmed that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer and would begin aggressive treatment as soon as possible. Influences Ruffo cites Michael Jackson, Usher and Justin Timberlake as his musical influences because they have led him to combine his love for singing and dancing. Controversy In September 2015, Ruffo received backlash from fans after he posted via his Instagram a photo of sanitary napkins with the caption `` Well at least Kendall and Kylie Jenner have something to get their dad for Father 's Day. '' in reference to former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner who was transitioning from male to female. Ruffo 's 174,000 followers were quick to show their disgust over the comments, with some defending him. Tours Supporting act Reece Mastin 's Australian Tour ( 2012 ) One Direction 's Up All Night Tour : Australian leg ( 2012 ) New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys ' NKOTBSB Tour : Australian leg ( 2012 ) Discography Singles Title Year Peak chart position Certifications AUS `` On Top '' 2012 14 ARIA : Platinum `` Take It Home '' 30 ARIA : Gold `` Untouchable '' 2013 39 `` She Got that O '' 2015 -- `` White Christmas '' -- Album appearances Title Year Album `` Santa Claus Is Coming to Town '' 2012 The Spirit of Christmas 2012 Music videos Title Year Director ( s ) `` On Top '' 2012 `` Take It Home '' `` Untouchable '' 2013 `` She Got That O '' 2015 Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 The X Factor Himself ; contestant Season 3 2012 Better Homes and Gardens Himself ; guest 1 episode The Price Is Right Himself ; celebrity contestant 1 episode Dancing with the Stars Himself ; celebrity contestant Season 12 The X Stream Himself ; host 2013 -- 2016 Home and Away Chris Harrington Regular role ; Seasons 26 -- 29 2013 Slide Show Himself ; celebrity contestant 1 episode 2014 Beauty and The Geek Australia Himself ; celebrity contestant 1 episode 2015 Better Homes and Gardens Himself ; guest 1 episode 2017 Studio 10 Himself : guest 1 episode 2017 House of Bond TBA Awards and nominations Year Type Award Result 2013 Poprepublic.tv Awards Favourite Australian Male Artist Nominated 2014 Logie Awards Most Popular New Talent ( Home and Away ) Nominated References Jump up ^ http://www.last.fm/music/Johnny+Ruffo ^ Jump up to : `` The X-Factor Australia Performers -- Johnny Ruffo ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Jump up ^ McRae, Ross ( 2011 - 11 - 21 ). `` Ruffo ' charms the pants off ' ''. The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. ^ Jump up to : McRae, Ross ( 2011 - 11 - 21 ). `` Ruffo poised for big moment ''. The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Jump up ^ Byrnes, Holly ( 2011 - 11 - 22 ). `` Reece Mastin wins Channel Seven 's The X Factor from Andrew Wishart and Johnny Ruffo ''. The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ Songs performed by Johnny Ruffo on The X Factor : Live show 1 : `` Tonight 's Songs Revealed ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 19 September 2011. Live show 2 : `` Party Anthem Songs Revealed ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. In this competition he met his bestfriend Zoe. Live show 3 : `` Are you ready to rock ? ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Live show 4 : `` Tonight 's 90s songs revealed ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 10 October 2011. Live show 4 ( bottom two ) : `` Audio Vixen leave the show ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Live show 5 : `` Number 1s : Tonight 's songs revealed ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 17 October 2011. Live show 6 : `` Aussie Songs revealed ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Live show 6 ( bottom two ) : `` Mitchell Leaves the Show ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 26 October 2011. Live show 7 : `` Ultimate Dance Party ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 31 October 2011. Live show 8 : `` Legends songs revealed ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Semi-final : `` Semi-Final Songs Revealed ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Final : `` The Final : Tonight 's Songs Revealed ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 21 November 2011. ^ Jump up to : `` Johnny Ruffo signs a deal with major record label ''. PerthNow. News Limited. 2011 - 11 - 30. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo To Release Duet With Guy Sebastian ''. Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 2011 - 12 - 28. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo joins Gawndy for Nova 's Fresh Hits ''. Nova. DMG Radio Australia. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Ricki - Lee, Johnny Ruffo And Shannon Noll To Busk For Charity ! ''. The Hot Hits Live from LA. MCM Entertainment. 2011 - 12 - 08. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ Eliezer, Christie ( 2012 - 01 - 11 ). `` Industrial Strength : January 11 ''. The Music Network. Peer Group Media. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Jump up ^ `` X Factor winner Reece Mastin puts runner - up Johnny Ruffo on concert tour ''. The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. 2011 - 11 - 28. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Shows ''. Reece Mastin Official Website. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011. ^ Jump up to : `` Johnny Ruffo Dancing with the stars People ''. Throng. Throng Media. 2012 - 03 - 23. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 30. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo to show X Factor on Dancing With The Stars alongside Brendan Fevola ''. PerthNow. News Limited. 2012 - 03 - 10. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Justice Crew And Johnny Ruffo To Support One Direction On Their Australian Tour ''. The Hot Hits Live from LA. MCM Entertainment. 2012 - 04 - 03. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Hayden Quinn named CLEO bachelor ''. The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. 2012 - 04 - 18. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 20. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo To Support New Kids On The Block And Backstreet Boys Tour ! ''. Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 2012 - 04 - 27. Retrieved 2012 - 06 - 11. Jump up ^ `` iTunes -- Music -- On Top -- Single by Johnny Ruffo ''. iTunes Store ( Australia ). Apple. Retrieved 2012 - 06 - 15. ^ Jump up to : `` Discography Johnny Ruffo ''. australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2012 - 06 - 24. ^ Jump up to : `` ARIA Charts -- Accreditations -- 2012 Singles ''. Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ). Retrieved 2012 - 10 - 20. ^ Jump up to : Jackie, Epstein ; Frost, Carleen ( 2012 - 06 - 17 ). `` Johnny Ruffo wins 2012 Dancing With The Stars as Kerri - Anne Kennerly with breast cancer cries at Brendan Fevola 's gift ''. Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. Retrieved 2012 - 06 - 18. Jump up ^ `` The X Factor Australia -- Judges & Hosts ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Retrieved 2012 - 08 - 24. Jump up ^ `` The X Stream ! ''. The X Factor Australia. Yahoo ! 7. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Jump up ^ `` iTunes -- Music -- Take It Home -- Single by Johnny Ruffo ''. iTunes Store ( Australia ). Apple. Retrieved 2012 - 10 - 20. Jump up ^ Knox, David ( 21 October 2012 ). `` Johnny Ruffo for Home and Away ''. TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 October 2012. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo ''. Home and Away. Yahoo ! 7. Retrieved 2012 - 10 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Untouchable by Johnny Ruffo ''. iTunes Store ( Australia ). Apple. Retrieved 2013 - 06 - 21. Jump up ^ `` She Got That O -- Single ''. iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2015 - 04 - 14. Jump up ^ `` White Christmas by Johnny Ruffo ''. iTunes Store ( Australia ). Apple. Retrieved 2015 - 12 - 11. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo leaving Home And Away ''. TV Week. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016. Jump up ^ `` Samantha Jade and Johnny Ruffo to feature in Alan Bond mini-series ''. The West Australian. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2017. Jump up ^ Vrajlal, Alicia ( 10 August 2017 ). `` Johnny Ruffo reveals brain tumour ''. Yahoo7. Retrieved 17 August 2017. Jump up ^ Moran, Jonathon ( 17 August 2017 ). `` Former Home and Away star Johnny Ruffo to start aggressive cancer treatment ''. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 August 2017. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo : Singers @ EntertainOz ''. Entertainoz.com.au. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo slammed by social media users after posting crude photo about Caitlyn Jenner ''. News.com.au. 2015 - 09 - 07. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 19. Jump up ^ `` Johnny Ruffo : Instagram joke about Caitlyn Jenner backfires badly ''. The Daily Telegraph. 2015 - 09 - 09. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 19. Jump up ^ `` ARIA Charts -- Accreditations -- 2014 Singles ''. Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ). Retrieved 2014 - 04 - 09. Jump up ^ `` She Got that O - single ''. iTunes Australia. Retrieved 16 August 2017. Jump up ^ `` White Christmas - single ''. iTunes Australia. Retrieved 16 August 2017. Jump up ^ `` iTunes -- Music -- The Spirit of Christmas 2012 by Various Artists ''. iTunes Store ( Australia ). Apple. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 12. Jump up ^ Johnny Ruffo -- On Top. YouTube. 2012 - 06 - 14. Retrieved 2012 - 06 - 15. Jump up ^ Johnny Ruffo -- Take It Home. YouTube. 2012 - 10 - 19. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 12. Jump up ^ Johnny Ruffo -- Untouchable. YouTube. 2013 - 07 - 12. Retrieved 2013 - 07 - 13. Jump up ^ Johnny Ruffo -- She Got That O. YouTube. 2015 - 05 - 14. Retrieved 2015 - 06 - 20. Jump up ^ Manser, Robert ( 25 January 2014 ). `` Poprepublic.tv Awards Nominations Announced ''. Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment. Archived from the original on 27 January 2014. Jump up ^ Knox, David ( 31 March 2014 ). `` Logie Awards 2014 : Most Popular nominees ''. TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 March 2014. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Johnny Ruffo. 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Question: who did johnny ruffo play on home and away
Answer: Chris Harrington