Johnny Ruffo lost his battle with brain cancer on Friday at the age of 35.
And a touching moment showing the former Home and Away star during her days as an X Factor finalist has resurfaced in the wake of the tragedy.
In the 2011 music video, Johnny seduces judge Mel B, who had already voted against him, following his performance. Tonight Tonight by Hot Chelle Rae.
“You bring so much joy and character to the competition. You have something that no one else has,” she exclaimed.
“You just got this booty from Johnny. I said it last week. Australia is falling in love with you,” the Spice Girls star continued.
Johnny Ruffo (photo) lost his battle with brain cancer on Friday at the age of 35.
“All the girls obviously fall in love with you. And I wouldn’t be surprised if you won this thing. You have that special something, brother.
The crowd went wild when the shirtless singer, who had a towel draped over his shoulders, covered his ears to muffle the screams.
Judge Ronan Keating joked: “I hope you make it to the end, mate. It’s Johnny’s world, we live in it.
Ruffo finished second in the competition, placing second behind eventual winner Reece Mastin.
A touching moment showing the former Home and Away star during her days as an X Factor finalist (pictured) has resurfaced following the tragedy.
In the 2011 music video, Johnny seduces judge Mel B, who previously voted against him, following his performance on Hot Chelle Rae’s Tonight Tonight.
“You just got this booty from Johnny. I said it last week. Australia is falling in love with you,” said the Spice Girls star
The heartbreaking news of Ruffo’s death was announced on his Instagram page on Friday.
“It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye today to our beloved Johnny,” we read in a press release.
“Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and his family, Johnny left peacefully with the support of incredible nurses and doctors.
“He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. Johnny was very determined and had a strong will. He fought until the end and fought as hard as he could. Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give.
“We all love you Johnny and we will remember you for all the joy you brought to our lives. Rest easy.
The heartbreaking news of Ruffo’s death was announced on his Instagram page on Friday.
He was first diagnosed in 2017 and underwent life-saving surgery to successfully remove a seven-centimeter tumor at the time.
Born in the Perth suburb of Balcatta, Ruffo’s career in show business began when he successfully auditioned for the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011.
A music career followed, with Ruffo releasing several hit singles, including On Top and Take It Home.
But he is perhaps best known for playing fan favorite Chris Harrington on Home and Away between 2013 and 2016.
He also appeared in this show’s rival soap opera, Neighbors, in 2020.
