VJ Patterson
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Matthew Little as VJ (2016)
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| Portrayed by | Carlo Teodorowych & Jack Monger Max Theoharis & Marcus Spinetti Jack Riddle Harry & James Roberts Nicholas & Cameron Stevens Cooper Scott Felix Dean (2007–14) Matthew Little (2014–) |
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| Duration | 2001– | ||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 30 November 2001 | ||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | John Holmes | ||||||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Student Juice bar worker |
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| Home | Summer Bay House | ||||||||||||||
 Felix Dean as VJ (2013)
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| Father | Vinnie Patterson |
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| Mother | Leah Patterson-Baker |
| Stepfather |
Dan Baker Zac MacGuire |
| Brothers |
Ryan Baker (step) Hunter King (step) |
| Grandfathers |
Ralph Patterson Theo Poulos |
| Grandmothers |
Stella Patterson Helen Poulos |
| Uncles |
Dimitri Poulos Chris Poulos Alex Poulos |
Vincent Alexandros "VJ" Patterson, Jr. is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away. VJ has been portrayed by various child actors since his introduction. Felix Dean played the role from 2007 until it was recast in 2014, and Matthew Little took over. VJ made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 30 November 2001.
The character made his first appearance on 30 November 2001 when he was born to established characters Leah (Ada Nicodemou) and Vinnie Patterson (Ryan Kwanten). From his introduction, VJ has been played by eleven different child actors. These include Carlo Teodorowych, Jack Monger, Max Theoharis, Marcus Spinetti, Jack Riddle, Harry Roberts, James Roberts, Nicholas Stevens, Cameron Stevens and Cooper Scott. Felix Dean was cast in the role in 2007. Nicodemou viewed Dean as a "surrogate son" and felt the same way that Leah does for VJ. She has also stated that she became attached to each actor that has played VJ.
In May 2014, Nicodemou confirmed that the character had been recast once again. Dean finished filming earlier in the year, while VJ went off-screen for a while. Of the new actor, Nicodemou explained "We've got a new bloke, Matt, who's started in the role. He is really lovely and eager. I think he's going to be really, really popular as well." The actress added that VJ would be all grown up when he returns, as the producers wanted him to look older. On 31 August 2014, it was confirmed that Matthew Little had taken over the role. Little was cast shortly after he completed a brief stint in rival soap opera Neighbours. He said, "I was facing unemployment and literally got the call, so it was a relief to be offered another job to be honest."
Early storylines for VJ were developed through his mother, Leah's relationships. His father, Vinnie is sent to prison and meets his old friend Jesse McGregor (Ben Unwin). Vinnie convinces Jesse to go to Summer Bay on his release and look out for VJ and Leah. Nicodemou told Jason Herbison from Inside Soap that Leah thinks Jesse is a reformed character because Vinnie would not have sent him to stay otherwise. Leah grows close to Jesse following the death of Vinnie in a fire. VJ begins to choke and Jesse saves his life and subsequently Leah kisses him. The actress told Herbison that Jesse forms a bond with VJ which makes him an ideal partner. Jesse helps Leah through problems with VJ's hearing. Following a break-up, Leah learns that VJ will become permanently deaf unless he has another operation. Jesse acts as Leah's "rock" throughout VJ's health issues and Leah wants to reconcile their relationship.
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