On-Screen Fire, Off-Screen Friends: The Truth Behind Emily Weir and Tristan Gorey’s Home and Away Chemistry

The steamy on-screen relationship between Mackenzie Booth and Levi Fowler on the beloved Australian soap opera Home and Away has spilled into the real-life speculation of fans, fueled by the undeniable chemistry and public appearances of the actors who portray them, Emily Weir and Tristan Gorey.

The pair have recently been seen walking the red carpet together at the prestigious Logie Awards, an event that instantly ignited the romantic fantasies of the show’s loyal viewers. Their on-screen characters are currently embroiled in a controversial and passionate romance—with Gorey playing the newly arrived Dr. Levi Fowler, brother to Eden, and Weir portraying the complex Mackenzie Booth, who is once again navigating a complicated love life.

The actor himself has done little to quell the rumors. Tristan Gorey took to Instagram with a candid photo of him and Weir in a warm embrace, captioning the post with a playful, teasing message: “Summer loving in Summer Bay. Will that Weir-do Emily ever love a TristanGorey back?” The response from the fan base was immediate and enthusiastic, with comments flooding in that echoed the same sentiment: “I love you guys as a couple on Home and Away. I wish you guys went out in real life perfect match.”

However, despite the public longing for a real-life pairing, the actors maintain that their bond remains firmly in the realm of friendship. The duo showcased their easy rapport in a 2024 video on the Home and Away Instagram account, where they participated in a “best friends challenge” to test their knowledge of one another. While Weir successfully identified Gorey’s love for country music, she was surprised to learn he believed she favored cats over dogs, which she quickly dispelled. The challenge concluded with them exchanging compliments, with Weir highlighting Gorey’s kindness.

Any definitive hope for an off-screen romance was definitively quashed when a curious fan directly asked Gorey if he would ever date Weir in real life. Gorey tagged his co-star for an answer, which came in the form of a clear, non-verbal “no” and a shake of the head from Weir.

Both actors appear to be fiercely protective of their private lives. Emily Weir keeps a notably low profile regarding her personal relationships, with no current partner confirmed. She has offered only general anecdotes about past relationships, recalling a memorable birthday trip to China gifted by a former partner and describing her perfect date as involving “a good meal, an open fire, some music, and a game of cards.”

Tristan Gorey affirmed their professional, yet close, relationship in a 2024 interview following his Logie nomination, stating, “I really love working with Emily Weir, I consider her a close friend. We’re always asking each other questions about philosophy.” While their on-screen romance continues to captivate, the reality remains a close, collaborative friendship built on mutual respect and philosophical chats, confirming that sometimes the greatest chemistry is simply great acting.