Hollyoaks return ahead for Zoe Anderson after two years

 Garcia Brown has recently been back on set.

Hollyoaks is bringing back Zoe Anderson after nearly two years away, 

Garcia Brown recently returned to filming for a guest stint which will air towards the end of the year, in the build-up to Christmas.

Zoe left the village in January 2025 after splitting from her then-fiancé Prince McQueen.

She has been mentioned on screen again in recent months, though, paving the way for her exciting return…

"Fans will have to wait and see exactly what brings Zoe back, but with her grandmother Pearl still living in the village, it's sure to be an exciting family reunion.

"She'll also have scenes with Prince and Vicky, which could be the next challenge for the pair's relationship."

Prince proposed to Zoe in 2024 and they seemed destined for a happy ending with their baby son Theo. However, Prince jeopardised everything by cheating on Zoe with his ex Dilly Harcourt.

At the start of 2025, Zoe headed to Dubai to begin a new life and hoped to reconnect with her mum Sharon.

In her final moments in the village, Zoe vowed to stop putting her life on hold for Prince as she and Theo deserved better.

More recently, in August this year, Prince learned that Zoe had got engaged to a new man, who wanted to adopt Theo.

He was hurt by the news, but a more positive update followed a few weeks later when Zoe invited him to come and visit her and Theo – indicating that she was ready for him to be part of their lives again.

It turns out she actually wants me there," Prince told Theresa. "I mean, after all that stuff about her wanting to change Theo's surname to her new fella's, I thought any chance of being a dad to my son was over."

When Theresa asked whether Zoe mentioned her new man, Prince replied: "No, I didn't ask. It's not my business, is it?"

Our insider added: "It remains to be seen whether Zoe is still happy with her new man when she returns! Could her arrival spark trouble between Prince and his on-off girlfriend Vicky, who's already been struggling this year? Or is she only back for her family?

The UK, a sibling rivalry begins as Sonny’s brother Dylan arrives in Summer Bay, while Mali’s night out takes an unexpected turn.

 Next week on Home and Away in the UK..

Sonny (Ryan Bown) is set for an unexpected family reunion next week when his younger brother arrives in Summer Bay, bringing a few secrets of his own.

The surprise visit comes after Sonny faces a difficult day in court, giving evidence against Beau (Blake Richardson), the dealer who pressured him into selling steroids through the gym and embarked on an abusive relationship with Harper (Jessica Redmayne).

With Beau glaring at him throughout, Sonny is relieved to have his testimony over with. Remi (Adam Rowland) is proud of his mate and suggests they celebrate another milestone—six weeks of holding down his job at Salt.

After an evening of drinking, a hungover Sonny is disturbed by a knock at the door the next morning. Opening it, he’s stunned to find his younger brother Dylan (Noah D’Annunzio) standing outside with a bag.

Whilst viewers have heard Sonny talk about his brother before, this is the first time we’ve met him.

Dylan is the family’s golden child, whose achievements have often left Sonny feeling like a disappointment. When their parents pressured Sonny to attend Dylan’s university graduation last year, he complained to Dana (Ally Harris) about the comparisons, whilst acknowledging how proud he was of his brother’s hard work.

Now Dylan has arrived without warning, explaining that he’s swapped a planned holiday in Bali for a visit to Summer Bay.

As Remi joins them, Sonny reveals that Dylan landed an engineering job in Western Australia straight out of university, much to their mother’s delight. Dylan points out that he earned the position, before asking about his brother’s life.

When he enquires after Dana, Sonny claims she’s away with her sister, allowing Dylan to believe they’re still together. Dylan is then surprised to discover that Sonny has a job, and insists on accompanying him to Salt to see it for himself.

As Sonny introduces his brother around, Dylan catches the attention of Lacey (Sophea Pennington), who has recently marked the first anniversary of Theo’s (Matt Evans) death.

Lacey has, rather conveniently, begun considering the possibility of finding love again, although she’s unsure whether she’ll ever feel as strongly about someone else.

Lacey is immediately taken with Dylan however, and when he glances back as he heads up to Salt with Sonny and Remi, she’s still watching him—an exchange that doesn’t go unnoticed by Mali.

Later, Lacey and Mali head up to Salt for lunch. When she approaches the bar, she finds Sonny teasing Dylan about his academic achievements and sporting successes, presenting him as the family favourite who could never put a foot wrong.

Dylan eventually loses patience with the constant jibes, telling Sonny to give it a rest before storming out to the balcony.

Sonny follows him out and, away from the others, Dylan admits that being their parents’ pride and joy hasn’t been easy. They believe he’s still in WA, working in his well-paid job, and he wants Sonny to maintain that impression.

Sonny’s concerned, but Dylan resents being questioned after all the times he covered for his older brother, and storms off without explaining further.

Unable to leave his shift at Salt, Sonny asks Remi to find Dylan and persuade him to come back. However, he also wants Remi to keep quiet about his spinal injury, steroid addiction and breakup, none of which Dylan knows about.

Remi points out the double standard, but heads off to find Dylan, catching up with him as he enjoys a flirtatious conversation with Lacey on the beach.

Taking Dylan aside, Remi encourages him to be honest with Sonny and give him a chance to help.

When the brothers talk again, Dylan admits he’s quit his engineering job. Following their parents’ plans through school, university and into a well-paid career hasn’t made him happy, and he’s always envied Sonny’s freedom to do what he wants.

Now Dylan wants to take the gap year he missed out on, and Sonny agrees to support him, offering him somewhere to stay.

Later, Dylan and Lacey walk home together, discussing their different attitudes to taking chances.

But as they share a moment of attraction, Lacey abruptly apologises and rushes home, leaving Dylan confused.

Arriving back at the Beach House in a panic, Lacey confides in Jo (Maddison Brown) and Amelia (Nicole da Silva), admitting she feels guilty about her first attraction to someone since Theo. Jo suggests she isn’t ready to move on, and Lacey agrees to take a step back.

Yet when Dylan approaches her the following day, she reassures him that he did nothing wrong, and they’re soon laughing together.

Lacey later becomes tearful as she questions whether she deserves to move on, but Amelia encourages her to take things slowly and give herself a chance.

Her advice gives Lacey the confidence to pursue Dylan, infuriating Jo, who believes her sister is being pushed into something she isn’t ready for.

Sonny has reservations too. Having spotted Lacey crying, he initially assumes Dylan has upset her before explaining that she still blames herself for Theo’s death.

Worried that Dylan’s search for adventure could leave Lacey hurt, Sonny asks him to stay away.

Yet Lacey has made her own decision. When she turns up at the apartment all dressed up and asks Dylan on a date, he’s keen to accept.

Is Lacey ready to give love another chance?

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Elsewhere, Tane (Ethan Browne) is struggling after returning from a visit to Harper (Jessica Redmayne) and their son Archie.

Although he and Harper are getting along, saying goodbye was painful. Tane can’t stop thinking about Archie crying and trying to follow him as he left, and dreads repeating the upset each time he visits.

Mali (Kyle Shilling) listens, but John (Shane Withington) inadvertently makes matters worse when he mentions that he’s spoken to Dana, and Archie has been unsettled since the visit.

His suggestion that the youngster might be missing his dad leaves Tane upset all over again.

Concerned, Mali proposes a trip to a club in Reefton Lakes. Tane would rather finish his beer and go home, but Mali persuades him that a change of scene could help, offering to drive them home at the end of the night.

However, the outing takes a different direction to what has been planned when Mali meets a woman and disappears with her for the night, leaving Tane to make his own way home.

The next morning, Lacey is left waiting with customers as Mali arrives late for his surf lesson, still wearing the previous night’s clothes.

Tane is amused, but points out that Mali owes him the taxi fare after abandoning him at the club.

When Lacey later asks about the woman, Mali confirms that they spent the night together, but doesn’t expect to see her again. As far as he’s concerned, they both understood it was just a bit of fun…

A one-night-stand with no repercussions? Mali clearly hasn’t grasped how Summer Bay works…

Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.

Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:

Monday 26th October (Episode 8812)

Justin prepares to face the music.

Cash searches for hope.

Richie wants to give back.

Tuesday 27th October (Episode 8813)

John rubs salt on Tane’s wound.

Justin feels the pressure.

Richie blows his interview.

Wednesday 28th October (Episode 8814)

Sonny gets a surprise visitor.

Jo interrogates Amelia on her future with David.

Mali hatches a plan to distract Tane.

Thursday 29th October (Episode 8815)

Amelia comes to Levi’s aid.

Lacey panics.

Remi plays mediator.

Friday 30th October (Episode 8816)

Lacey runs from her feelings.

Jo loops Amelia in.

Levi makes an apology.

Hollyoaks star reveals dramatic fallout if Jonah is caught out

 Lewis Walton teases the future of the dark story.

Hollyoaks star Lewis Walton has predicted that his character Caleb Keane could forgive his dad Jonah if the schemer's cruel deception is finally exposed.

Caleb is currently being manipulated into believing that he's seriously ill, as Jonah is desperate to keep him close.

Earlier this year, Caleb and his on-off girlfriend Frankie Osborne were all set to leave the village together, but Jonah stood in their way by secretly drugging Caleb and making him ill.

Although Caleb has received the all-clear at the hospital, Jonah is continuing to insist that his son has a worrying, undiagnosed illness which the doctors must be missing.

When we caught up with Lewis at the Inside Soap Awards recently, we asked how Caleb will react when the truth inevitably comes out.

I think he would feel incredibly betrayed – incredibly upset," Lewis told us. "Because their bond is everything. They've bonded over [Caleb's late mum] Debbie and gone through that traumatic event together.

"I think he'd be heartbroken – but I don't think that'd be the end! Because I think it comes from love in this specific situation. He wants to keep me close. There's been a really big, traumatic event and he's worried to let me go, I guess!

"I think he'd be able to see that side, but it'd take a long time to rebuild that connection.

The pressures of Jonah's deceit have driven Caleb and Frankie apart recently, but Lewis teased that there's still a future for them.

He told us: "I think they want the same for each other. They want to be happy and they're going to make sure they bring that to each other's lives, because it's what each of them wants.

"I think it's such a good relationship. There's going to be fights, but they can easily overcome all of that.

"There are big things in the pipeline with Caleb and Frankie, and I'm really excited to show it all."

Home and Away star Sarah Roberts is rushed to hospital to undergo surgery as her boyfriend flies home from Canada to help her walk

Sarah Roberts has undergone surgery to remove a golf ball-sized fibroid after suffering symptoms so severe she repeatedly ended up in emergency.

The former Home and Away actress recalled her health crisis on Instagram a week after having a myomectomy.

Sarah said her boyfriend Jake Iesu flew back from Vancouver to help her walk, while a fellow patient stepped in after hearing her cry because she couldn't reach her breakfast.

Despite the painful ordeal, the actress found room for humour, revealing she had nicknamed the fibroid 'Felicia'.

'This time last week, I would've been in the theatre, or just coming out. Not the type of theatre I usually go to!' she began.

'I had a myomectomy to remove a fibroid I've now nicknamed 'Felicia', so I can aptly say, 'Bye Felicia!' and wince in pain as I laugh at my own joke!'

Sarah Roberts has undergone surgery to remove a golf ball-sized fibroid after suffering symptoms so severe she repeatedly ended up in emergency 

The former Home and Away actress recalled her health crisis on Instagram a week after having a myomectomy 

Sarah went on to explain just how much the condition had affected her life before the operation.

'She'd grown to the size of a golf ball, sending me to emergency whenever my period came and making it impossible to do anything without looking like I'd stepped off the set of Kill Bill! Time for her to leave the building!'

The actress admitted being forced to rest had been an adjustment, particularly given she usually spends her working days discussing how people move forward through life's challenges.

'But I realised sometimes you can't crack on with life. You just have to sit on your own ass crack and DO NOTHING (doctor's orders!),' she wrote.

'My boyfriend flew back from Vancouver just to help me walk.

'The woman in the next cubicle, who'd had her own ovaries removed, heard me crying because I couldn't reach for my toast and got out of her own bed to butter and honey it for me.'

Sarah has spoken publicly about her relationship with cinematographer Jake while acknowledging his preference for privacy.

In her latest post, she affectionately described him as 'an amazing future husband who actually looks after you'. 

Sarah said her boyfriend Jake Iesu flew back from Vancouver to help her walk

Despite the painful ordeal, the actress found room for humour, revealing she had nicknamed the fibroid 'Felicia'

Friends and family also rallied around the actress, sending everything from food and flowers to gifts and photographs designed to make her laugh.

'Friends sent funny photos wearing penis hats, I got surprise nighties from Canada, and messages from Barcelona,' she continued.

'I was blown away by the kindness of strangers, nurses, surgeons and everyone who showed up for me.'

Sarah said her hospital stay had brought a change in perspective, with the smallest achievements suddenly becoming her priorities.

'I couldn't believe my goals in hospital had become so beautifully simple: shower, mobilise and caffeinate! Walk slower. Hug longer. Laugh louder (if it doesn't hurt!).'

She also thanked those who had supported her, saying she had felt love from around the world.

Reflecting on the experience, Sarah said it had reminded her to stop measuring her worth by how much she could get done.

'Maybe this is my reminder that constant productivity doesn't equal worth. We need wonder, connection and rest, too. Life isn't a to-do list. It's a gift.' 

She finished with a final nod to the nickname she had given her fibroid.

'Hopefully, I won't get another visit from Felicia for not listening to my body.'

Sarah rose to fame playing the character of Willow on Home and Away from 2017 to 2021 and recently revealed she still keeps close with her former soap co-stars - and why Hollywood is her next stop.

'One of my best friends was one of my cast mates on Neighbours. That goes way back. Another one of my best friends, Emily Weir, she's from Home and Away,' Sarah previously told the Daily Mail.

'I've also made friends with a lot of the new cast from Home and Away because Emily is friends with them and we all hang out together..

Next week the truth about Justin’s secret houseguest leaves David hurt, while Richie pursues a fresh start as a surf lifesaver.

Justin (James Stewart) has been dreading telling David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) about his new houseguest, but his attempts to avoid the conversation are about to make matters worse.

Leah (Ada Nicodemou) recently offered Richie (Rocco Forrester-Sach) their spare room after learning that he was struggling to find somewhere to live.

Whilst she was determined to give him a chance, Justin was concerned about how David would feel about them taking in the former colleague who shot him.

Next week, Justin finds himself dodging David’s invitations to catch up. Leah urges him to be honest, but he’s hoping Richie will find paid work and move out before an awkward explanation becomes necessary.

When David invites him and Leah to lunch at Salt with Amelia (Nicole da Silva), Justin finally accepts that he needs to tell him.

But his resolve falters once he arrives at Salt, after learning that the couple have just encountered Richie outside.

David is clearly unsettled by their meeting, leaving Justin reluctant to make things worse by revealing where Richie’s living.

However, Justin’s discomfort during the meal leads David to believe that he’s caused offence.

Having remarked that Justin and Leah must enjoy having their home to themselves, David worries that he’s inadvertently reminded Justin of Theo’s (Matt Evans) absence, so soon after the anniversary of his death.

David heads over to Justin and Leah’s Healey Road home to apologise, but he’s stunned when Richie answers the door—and confirms that he’s living there.

Meanwhile, across the bay, Amelia’s mention of David’s plans sends Justin rushing home, but he arrives too late. David has already been and gone!

Realising how awkward things have become, Richie offers to find somewhere else to stay, only for Justin to reassure him that he can remain until he’s back on his feet. It’s Justin who needs to put things right.

Tracking David down, Justin explains that Leah couldn’t leave Richie without a home, and that he reluctantly agreed to the arrangement.

David makes clear that he has no right to dictate who they invite into their house. What hurts is that neither trusted him enough to be honest, leaving him to discover the truth on their doorstep.

Justin apologises profusely and hopes they can move past it. David shares that hope, but makes it clear that he won’t be visiting Justin and Leah at home whilst Richie is under their roof.

Having spent the night at the Beach House with David, who needed some company following the incident, Amelia later challenges Justin and Leah at the diner.

David may have accepted their explanation, but she knows how deeply seeing Richie still affects him and believes they should have warned him.

She tells the pair that they should give David some space for now, leaving Justin feeling even more guilty about lying to his friend.

Leah acknowledges that Justin had anticipated the trouble and apologises for dismissing his concerns. She even offers to reconsider their arrangement with Richie, but Justin agrees they should honour their promise and help him become independent.

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Whilst Amelia’s relationship with David blossoms, one question still remains—how much longer will she be staying?

As a locum doctor, Amelia has been covering Levi’s (Tristan Gorey) position at Northern Districts Hospital, but he’s now undergone surgery on his injured hand. His eventual return to work will bring her temporary placement to an end, and so far she hasn’t found any other jobs in the area.

Encouraged by Jo, Amelia visits Levi to ask about his recovery. However, she arrives at the farmhouse to find him struggling with pain, with Mackenzie (Emily Weir) reluctant to give him his next dose of medication early.

Amelia reassures Mac and helps Levi, but her attempt to discuss his return to work goes badly.

When she admits she’s nervous about finding another job, Levi snaps at her for raising her employment concerns whilst he’s suffering.

He quickly apologises and, when Amelia visits again, explains that he could return to work in around six weeks if his recovery goes well.

As Levi subsequently shows Mac an encouraging improvement in his hand’s movement, Amelia faces the prospect of her time at the hospital ending.

Moving between jobs has always suited her, but her relationship with David has given her a reason to want to stay… will she be able to make that happen?

Meanwhile, Richie is hoping that volunteering at the surf club will help him rebuild his reputation.

With paid work proving elusive, he wants to contribute to the community and show people that he deserves another chance.

Of course, Justin would prefer him to concentrate on finding a job so that he can get a place of his own, but instead Richie approaches John (Shane Withington) about the bronze medallion course.

Determined to impress, he puts on a suit and offers to discuss his application over morning tea at Salt.

John’s initial scepticism suddenly disappears at the offer of free cakes, opting to keep quiet about the fact that an interview isn’t actually necessary…

Up in Salt, John makes no promises as he listens to Richie’s pitch, claiming the course is already almost full.

Richie stresses that he’s hardworking and physically fit, but also admits how much the opportunity would mean to him.

With so many locals still judging him for his past mistakes, he’s desperate for a chance to contribute to the community and change their opinion of him.

Their meeting is cut short by David and Amelia’s arrival, leaving Richie making a hasty exit rather than risk another confrontation, and convinced that he’s ruined his chances for a place on the course.

However, Alf (Ray Meagher) is unimpressed to learn that John has put a willing volunteer through an unnecessary interview when the club desperately needs recruits—and enjoyed refreshments at Richie’s expense.

David’s reaction also leaves John questioning whether Richie can be trusted to make decisions under pressure, until Alf reminds him that enrolling Richie on a course isn’t the same as immediately putting him in charge of saving lives.

When John later arrives at the Morgan house, Richie assumes John has come to turn him down, so he’s thrilled when he instead offers him a place on the course.

John concedes that he could have signed him up without an interview, although he was grateful for the coffee and cake. There’s still no guarantee of a lifesaving role at the end of it, but Richie is eager to get started.

Could this be the fresh start he’s been looking for?

Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.

Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:

Monday 26th October (Episode 8812)

Justin prepares to face the music.

Cash searches for hope.

Richie wants to give back.

Tuesday 27th October (Episode 8813)

John rubs salt on Tane’s wound.

Justin feels the pressure.

Richie blows his interview.

Wednesday 28th October (Episode 8814)

Sonny gets a surprise visitor.

Jo interrogates Amelia on her future with David.

Mali hatches a plan to distract Tane.

Thursday 29th October (Episode 8815)

Amelia comes to Levi’s aid.

Lacey panics.

Remi plays mediator.

Friday 30th October (Episode 8816)

Lacey runs from her feelings.

Jo loops Amelia in.

Levi makes an apology.