Frazer Yeats is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Ben Lawson.
He was central to notable storylines such as gambling, paralysis, pseudocyesis and causing the accidental death of his younger brother as a minor.
[2] Their inclusion in the serial was part of the producers attempts to introduce more contemporary characters, despite not knowing each other they all share the same house upon their on-screen debuts, a first for the series.
[4] Rosie's pregnancy storyline saw the start of characteristic changes in Frazer,[2] of this during an interview with entertainment website Last Broadcast, Lawson stated: "He used to be a bit of a maniac, but his life with Rosie turns him into a good guy, when she gets pregnant, he's so thrilled that he cuts out all the casino nonsense and gets a job driving taxis so that he can give his family financial stability.
"[2] In September 2007 it was reported that Lawson had decided not to renew his contract at the end of the year, opting to pursue other projects.
[5] Describing Rosie and Frazer's exit storyline, Dan Bennet speaking for Network Ten states: "It will be a bittersweet departure for them.
Allan Steiger (Joe Clements) puts Frazer through a series of physical tests, he finds out the truth.
It is eventually revealed that Frazer had let Paul drown when they were children and his mother, Prue (Penny Cook) blamed him.
He later regains the use of his legs after saving Mickey Gannon (Fletcher O'Leary) from drowning in a swimming pool, he initially keeps it a secret from everyone.
After a few disagreements they decide that they are not ready yet because of Rosie's career and Frazer still feels he could not cope after what happened with his brother Paul.
[9] Whilst commenting on the programme in general, Ruth Deller of media website Lowculture praised Rosetta's relationship with Frazer describing it as a high point for Neighbours and said the serial would be "dull" when they departed.
[10] She drew comparisons with past couples stating: "Of the more recent additions to the cast [...] two of the most loved have been Frazer and Rosie.
Brittle, neurotic, flawed but ultimately sweet Rosie and thoroughly nice and not-unattractive Frazer are one of those Ramsay Street couples that just work, and have been totally right for the show – feeling just as, well, Neighbours-y as pairings such as Madge and Harold, Scott and Charlene and Des and Daphne".
[10] A writer from Inside Soap revealed that the magazines staff were invested in Frazer and Rosie's relationship following their marriage.