“Here’s to forever, baby”—but is the Summer Bay farewell already filmed?

A Real-Life Love Story

Home and Away actress Juliet Godwin has announced her engagement to longtime partner Sam Masters, sparking celebration among fans and co-stars alike. The 31-year-old actress, best known for playing Dr Bree Cameron, took to Instagram with a windswept photo showing off her new ring—and her happiness.

“October you were good to us. Here’s to forever, baby,” she captioned the post, which was snapped during a romantic beach getaway in South Africa. Juliet beams beside Sam, with the sparkling ring front and center.

The couple has been together for four years. Juliet told Adelaide Now that they met at a party, joking: “Sam couldn’t resist my awesome 70s dance moves. I showed him the sprinkler, and the rest is history.”

Castmates Flood Her With Love

Juliet’s engagement announcement lit up social media, with fans and Home and Away colleagues sharing their excitement.

Lynne McGranger wrote, “Congratulations lovely people,” while Ada Nicodemou chimed in with, “What great news!” Co-star Emily Symons added: “Congratulations darling, what lovely news.”

As messages poured in, it was clear that Juliet’s Home and Away family was overjoyed for the couple. But just as fans were celebrating, whispers of a real-life goodbye began resurfacing.

Exit Rumors Resurface After Leaked Farewell Photo

Speculation has been swirling for months that Juliet is preparing to leave Home and Away, following a leaked photo shared in July. The image, posted on Facebook, showed Juliet enjoying a celebratory meal with cast and crew—including co-star Matt Evans and make-up artist Amy Weems.

The caption read: “Happy birthday @amyweems15 & farewell @julietgodwin_ you beauties.”

While some fans quickly took it as confirmation she had wrapped filming, others weren’t so convinced. “Fake news,” one viewer commented. Still, many pointed to clues that the actress may have already filmed her final scenes as Dr Bree.

Adding fuel to the fire, Channel Seven declined to comment when asked by Daily Mail Australia about possible cast changes.

What’s Next for Juliet?

Juliet Godwin joined Home and Away in 2022, and her portrayal of Dr Bree has earned her a loyal fanbase. If her exit is confirmed, viewers will no doubt miss her presence in Summer Bay. For now, her engagement marks a major milestone in real life—even as her on-screen fate remains unclear.