Former Home and Away star Courtney Miller reveals whether she'd return as Bella

 The star departed Summer Bay this year.

Home and Away star Courtney Miller has revealed that she would return to the soap – but on one condition.

The actress departed the show earlier this year, with her character leaving Summer Bay after receiving a job offer in New York while also agreeing to maintain a long-distance relationship with boyfriend Nikau Parata.

Speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle about a possible return in the future, Courtney admitted: "I would [come back]. I wouldn't do a long stint, but just to see everyone, especially just having finished a bit of drama school."

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The actress has been attending the 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne since her exit, and admitted she would love to hone her new skills on the soap.

"I want to work again to see what I've learned, what I've taken on and how I've grown as an actor."

She added: "You're constantly [filming] scene after scene, working with different people — and I would feel so safe there. To be able to walk on set and go, this place is familiar."

Courtney also reflected on her strong bond with her Home and Away co-stars, revealing: "We'll never lose touch but also, our lives have to eventually go different ways which is sad.

"It's funny how your lives suddenly change. They're working, and I'm a student…you love them in your heart but you can't always talk to them."

In her original goodbye message upon her show departure, the star said: "To the time of my life. Thank-you @homeandaway. Forever & always your Bella.

"But most importantly… to the loved ones I made. Big shoutout to @lucyaddario @sophbabs @louise.bowes @brodietmacpherson and Julie."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.