Home & Away CAST SHAKE-UP — New Faces Roll In as Summer Bay Legends Say Goodbye

Summer Bay is no stranger to change, but the coming months are shaping up to be one of the most dramatic cast reshuffles in Home and Away history. Viewers are bracing for a wave of emotional farewells, surprise arrivals, and explosive storylines that promise to redefine the Bay’s future.

One of the most heartbreaking exits involves Theo Poulos. First introduced back in 2021 as Leah’s nephew, Theo arrived with a rebellious streak but quickly grew into a fan favourite. His romance with newcomer Lacy has given him one of the show’s sweetest story arcs, but signs point to an impending departure. Actor Matt Evans hasn’t been spotted filming at Palm Beach in months, and his new haircut on Instagram is fuelling rumours he has wrapped his final scenes. With Lacy remaining in the Bay, speculation runs rampant—will Theo suffer a tragic fate in the much-teased car crash, or could he walk away heartbroken after a devastating breakup? Either way, fans should prepare tissues, because it looks like Theo’s time in Summer Bay is nearly over.

Dr. Bree Cameron is also poised to bow out. Since arriving in 2022, Bree’s life has been a rollercoaster of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. Her romance with Remy collapsed when his fling with musician Avalon came to light, and despite a brief attempt to reconcile, Bree realised she could never forgive him. Recent changes to the show’s opening titles now feature Bree alone, strongly hinting that her storyline is drawing to a close. Behind the scenes, actress Juliet Godwin has also been absent from Palm Beach shoots, with a now-deleted social media post from a crew member bidding her farewell. All signs suggest that after three years of drama and resilience, Bree is heading for her own exit before year’s end.

But it’s not all goodbyes. New blood is set to arrive and shake things up. Harper and Dana’s troubled past resurfaces when their mother, Carrie, shows up in town. Played by Sarah Wisman, Carrie’s presence promises to stir emotional conflict as her daughters face the reality of reconnecting with the woman who let them down. How will Harper and Dana react when old wounds are reopened? Can Carrie prove she has left her dark past behind, or will her arrival fracture the sisters’ fragile stability?

Adding to the mix, actors Steven Madson and Latch Miller are both confirmed to be joining the cast. Madson will step into the mysterious role of Eddie Shepard, rumoured to be tied to a dramatic train storyline expected to headline the 2025 finale. Meanwhile, Miller—best known from Neighbours—is already teasing fans with cryptic posts suggesting his surfer character could be at the heart of the Bay’s next big disaster.

With departures, returns, and fresh faces colliding against rumours of a shocking car crash, a high-stakes train wreck, and the long-awaited wedding of Cash and Eden, Home and Away is gearing up for a season of unmissable television. Summer Bay is changing, and no one is safe from the shake-up.