Farewell Ahead: Home and Away Actress Confirms Final Filming as a Shocking Death Looms
Summer Bay has weathered countless scandals, heartbreaks and cliffhangers, but an upcoming storyline promises to leave fans genuinely stunned. A major character is set to exit Home and Away, and the show has confirmed that one beloved star has already filmed her final scene.
What viewers do not yet know is the key detail driving intense speculation: who is the resident destined to meet a tragic end?
Per TV WEEK, the storyline will unfold when a dead body washes up on the shores of Summer Bay in the coming weeks, sparking panic, grief and a wave of suspicion among locals. Producers are keeping identities under lock and key, but the potential victim pool has been narrowed to four familiar faces: Leah (Ada Nicodemou), Justin (James Stewart), Susie (Bridie Carter) or Mac (Emily Weir).
The manner of death remains a mystery as well. The victim could be the result of foul play, an overdose, a violent confrontation, or even a freak accident. The secrecy surrounding the twist has triggered an avalanche of online theories as fans try to read between the lines.
Justin’s Dangerous Spiral
Justin Morgan’s troubling storyline has been building for weeks as the character battles a rapidly escalating painkiller addiction. TV WEEK reports that this addiction is about to reach its most dangerous point yet.
The publication notes: “In his strung-out state, Justin is liable to do just about anything. But will his ever-growing hunger for drugs turn lethal?”
That raises two alarming possibilities. Justin may accidentally put himself in mortal danger, or — in a desperate, delusional moment — he could lash out violently.
A preview scene suggests that Justin, in a haze of desperation, may turn on Leah while searching for more pills. Leah is forced to barricade herself in the bathroom as he pounds aggressively on the door, terrified and heartbroken by the partner she no longer recognizes.
With instability, paranoia and unpredictable behavior, Justin is now considered a genuine contender for the body that washes ashore. His future — and Leah’s safety — has never been more precarious.
A Real-Life Departure Sparks New Theories
Fans online have also noticed a curious real-life detail: James Stewart’s wife, Sarah Roberts, who played Willow, left the show earlier this year. Willow’s departure marked a natural ending point for her arc, and viewers immediately began wondering if James might follow.
One fan reasoned: “Justin might be the next to leave. If Sarah’s no longer on the show, maybe they both have other plans.”
Whether Stewart is preparing for a break, a new project, or simply a shift in how Justin’s story concludes is unknown. But his potential exit has strengthened theories that Justin’s storyline is heading toward a tragic climax — onscreen or off.
Mac’s Emotional Breakdown Escalates
At the same time, Mac has spent weeks spiraling emotionally after her traumatic miscarriage and breakup with Ari. The grief has driven her into isolation, reckless behavior and late-night disappearing acts.
When she vanishes again, Dean’s fear escalates to the point of reporting her missing to police, convinced something terrible has happened. The idea that she could be wandering in another state, vulnerable or unstable, has fans genuinely worried.
One viewer wrote: “I think Mac because of the downward spiral she is going through.”
Mac is certainly not safe, and with her emotional distress growing more severe, an accident — intentional or otherwise — is frighteningly possible.
Susie: The Target Everyone Wants Gone
But the most widespread fan theory does not involve Justin or Mac — it is Susie, the cunning scam artist who robbed Leah and Justin of their home deposit and fled Summer Bay after her betrayal came to light.
Susie has a long history of conning unsuspecting victims, disappearing without a trace and leaving devastation wherever she goes. She became a character everyone loved to hate, giving audiences little sympathy should she meet a brutal end.
Many fans believe the washed-up body storyline could be poetic justice:
“I think Susie! Maybe she’s already dead and this so-called new man looking for her has killed her, taken the money and is trying to cover his tracks by messaging John to make people think she’s still alive?”
Others went one step further, suggesting that Susie’s run-in with Justin — particularly during one of his drug-fueled rages — might be fatal:
“I think maybe Susie will get done in by Justin. He’s unstable, has huge temper swings lately, and if he sees Susie he could snap over the money they lost.”
Under that chilling theory, Justin may not be the victim — but the aggressor, acting in a blackout or manic state without control of his actions.
A Death That Will Change the Bay Forever
For now, the identity of the deceased remains completely hidden, and Home and Away is doing everything possible to keep audiences on edge. Whoever is found washed up on the beach will leave a massive emotional imprint — not just for fans, but for the characters whose futures intertwine with the dead.
The twist also arrives at a moment where the cast is already experiencing real-life goodbyes. One actress has confirmed she has filmed her final scenes, making the timing eerily aligned with the storyline.
What is undeniable is that the Bay is on the brink of a heartbreak: addiction, betrayal, revenge and grief have converged to create a perfect storm. And Summer Bay stories rarely resolve quietly.