Home and Away confirms a final Brax and Ricky twist as explosive comeback continues

 The fan-favourite couple is going back to where they belong.

Home and Away has revealed more details about the return of Darryl "Brax" Braxton and Ricky Sharpe to Summer Bay. In scenes that have already aired in Australia, the fan-favourite couple returned to screens in a special segment filmed in Western Australia.

It comes a decade after Brax faked his own death in a bid to escape his criminal past and start a new life with Ricky and their baby. They were first reintroduced into the show after receiving a call from Dean Thompson to house Tane Parata, who was facing drug charges in Summer Bay.

Former River Boy leader Brax agreed, knowing the heartache of being convicted for a crime he didn't commit. He had previously been sentenced to 20 years behind bars for the death of Dean Sanderson, which led him to escape and go into hiding.

With Brax seemingly in the clear after Dean's real killer confessed, he and Ricky have lived happily ever after in isolation, but a new teaser from the Australian soap shows the couple are set to return to "where they belong" in Summer Bay.

"I wish we could stop looking over our shoulder," Ricky says in a clip posted to Instagram. Speaking about their son, Brax says: "Casey is growing up so fast. Don't you feel like he deserves a normal life?"

Ricky then asks if this could be a chance for them to "finally clear" Brax's name and "have their lives back".

Brax goes on to say that he is "so tired of hiding", while Ricky points out that the family "could lose everything".

"Don't you want to get back to The Bay?" Brax asks, before they are seen driving past the Summer Bay sign with Casey in tow.

Ricky actor Bonnie Sveen previously revealed that she and Brax's Stephen Peacocke would not be back in the soap for good, so their stint in Summer Bay will be brief.

"There's a possibility of it, but I don't know if I can give an answer to that one," she said. "I felt a really beautiful dynamic working with Steve again because he's such a good person and a beautiful actor to work against. It would be amazing to revisit."

Hollyoaks stars hit the red carpet after major cast change announcement

 It marked a first for a new star in the Channel 4 soap.

The cast of Hollyoaks hit the red carpet at last night's Royal Television Society (RTS) Programme Awards after it was announced two fan favourite characters would be returning to the soap. Ijaz Rana is set to return to the role of Imran Maalik, while Charlotte Riley takes over as Leah Barnes.

The glitzy event was the first for Charlotte with the show's cast. She was snapped alongside co-star Ijaz as well as her new on-screen dad, Kieron Richardson - who plays Ste Hay.

Ijaz, meanwhile, reunited with Harvey Virdi for the occasion, who plays his on-screen mum Misbah Maalik.

Other cast members in attendance at the star-studded bash included Nadine Mulkerrin, Louis Emerick, and Alex Fletcher, who is set to leave Hollyoaks after 16 years amid Diane Hutchinson's devastating cancer storyline.

Hollyoaks was up for Best Soap and Continuing Drama on the night, with EastEnders taking the award.

It was announced earlier this week that Imran and Leah would be returning to the village, and what's more, they have found love off-screen, coming back to our screens as a couple.

Leah, previously played by Ela-May Demircan, was last seen on our screens in 2024 before starting a new life in America, while Imran left in 2023 to pursue a job opportunity in London.

Talking about returning to Hollyoaks, Ijaz said: "Coming back to the village feels like home. It’s an honour to step into Imran again, and he hasn’t been quiet off-screen… I can’t wait for everyone to see what he’s been up to."

Charlotte added: "It feels like a dream to be joining Hollyoaks. I'm looking forward to viewers seeing a new side to Leah Barnes."

EastEnders’ Oscar Branning and Josh Goodwin have been embarking on a new romance this week

 A love triangle begins...

EastEnders’ Oscar Branning and Josh Goodwin have been embarking on a new romance this week, but they’ve now realised that they share a secret connection that changes everything. Oscar has been unaware that Josh is the twin brother of his ex-girlfriend Jasmine Fisher, but this bombshell is exposed in dramatic fashion…

The Slaters and the Truemans hosted a lunch in The Vic this week to welcome Josh to their families, but the day took a turn when Josh explained that his call to his sister was answered several weeks ago – which meant that someone had taken her phone.

Facing huge pressure from Max, Cindy tried to plant the mobile back in The Vic without anyone noticing. But the device fell on the floor, and everyone found out that she was the culprit.

Kat, Zoe and Oscar reeled from this discovery in today’s episode, and Alfie kicked Cindy out the pub before Kat lost her temper. Oscar unlocked Jasmine’s phone and everyone watched the important footage of Anthony’s death.

After uncovering this new evidence, Zoe was determined for Jasmine not to plead guilty and upset Patrick when she told him she was taking the video to the police. But Kat wasn’t fully convinced, later confiding in Alfie that she didn’t think the footage proved anything about Jasmine.

Josh watched the video and was relieved that his sister wasn’t a "cold-blooded killer", agreeing to start over and go for a drink with Zoe. When he returned to the pub, he saw Oscar – having forgot about the date they had arranged.

However, Kat then told Oscar that Ritchie had arranged a special prison visit to Jasmine, and they wanted him to step up and go. As Oscar was rushed out of the pub, he and Josh were completely stunned to finally discover each other’s identity.

At the prison, Oscar apologised to Jasmine for not believing her sooner and Jasmine explained that she might have to go on trial for Anthony’s death. Jasmine asked about Josh and Oscar pretended that he’d only met him briefly.

With Oscar concealing the truth about his relationship with Josh, Jasmine asked him for another chance. The pair passionately kissed and agreed to start over with a clean slate.

Back in Walford, Oscar bumped into Josh and explained his connection to Jasmine – and that they were giving their relationship another shot. But as they walked away from one another, it was clear that there was still a spark between Oscar and Josh.

Will they be able to stay away from one another?

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Monday 30th March Episode 8688) Brax and Ricky face a difficult decision. Mali and Abigail have a heart-to-heart. Cash faces serious consequences.

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Emmerdale sets up huge Cain and Charity promise in early ITVX episode

 Will Cain support Charity when her secrets are exposed?

Emmerdale's Cain Dingle makes a bold promise to his old flame Charity tonight – but will he be about to keep it?

Wednesday's visit to the Dales is a special two-hander episode, focusing solely on Cain and Charity as they come together for an unexpected heart-to-heart.

The emotional conversation is badly needed, as Cain has been spiralling all week amid the pressures of his prostate cancer diagnosis, his wife Moira's ongoing imprisonment and the family losing Butlers Farm.

Dishing out some tough love, Charity confronts Cain over losing his temper with his brother Sam and drinking heavily when it's against doctors' orders.

Cain responds in self-destructive fashion as he tries to betray Moira by kissing Charity – looking to blow up his own life rather than address the real problems.

Opening up afterwards, Cain confides his fears that he's failing to hold things together for Moira during her time in prison. He also expresses worries that their marriage may never be the same due to the physical effects of his treatment.

When Charity kindly offers advice and promises to keep quiet about Cain trying to kiss her, he's grateful and expresses hope that he can return the favour one day.

Just make sure you remember this – because if I ever end up making a horrible, massive mistake, well you best go easy on me," Charity warns. "Maybe one day soon I might need you."

Cain then hands over a St Christopher necklace as a reminder of the favour he owes Charity.

"It's a symbol of protection and I want you to have it," he says. "Whenever the time comes that you need me, give it me back and I promise I will be there for you."

Viewers know that it's only a matter of time before Charity will need as many supporters as she can get, as her baby secret is due to be exposed in the coming weeks.

Charity is still keeping quiet about how the child she's carrying for Sarah and Jacob Sugden is actually her and Ross Barton's baby following a one-night stand.

Speaking earlier this year, Emmerdale's producer Laura Shaw commented: "The truth surrounding Charity's pregnancy is set to blow wide open. The secret that Ross is the real father is still under wraps.

"With the baby due in spring, the birth may be the event that finally exposes all of Charity's secrets..."

Will Cain side with Charity in the ensuing fallout?

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Thursday 26th March 2026 | Mali and Abigail clash. Mackenzie plays with fire. David’s gifted an important clue.

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 Tane faces the music. Brax dreams of a better life. David fights for Lacey’s freedom.

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Wednesday 25th March Episode 8686 Tane faces the music. Brax dreams of a better life. David fights for Lacey’s freedom.