Home and Away cast snap confirms Sophie and Patrick’s exit

 

Home and Awayfans have been left devastated after a seemingly innocent photo of the cast was shared on Instagram. In the snap, smiling cast members stand with producers on the beach during a day of filming.

Lynne McGranger, who plays Irene Roberts on the soap, shared the photo to welcome the newest cast member Kyle Shilling. The Indigenous rapper is taking on the role of Mali Hudson who has a link to a fan-favourite character.

Fans haven’t seen the on-screen and off-screen couple filming at Palm Beach since that time. Instead, during the past few months, Sophie and Patrick have been traveling, and Patrick has dyed his hair a blonde color.

Fans noticed that there were “a few missing” from the cast photo right away, and Lynne seemed to confirm Sophie and Patrick’s departure from the program.

One supporter said, “Heartbroken that Dean and Ziggy have left,” and then added, “Someone stated yesterday they recorded final scenes in September.”

When Lynne informed the fan that it was “July/August,” there was an immediate outpouring of support on social media.

“Ziggy and Dean [better] not leave Home and Away, would not be the same without them,” a fan wrote.

“I think Dean is one of the most relatable characters…gutted,” a second remarked.

“It is sometimes easy to forget the characters are actors and some want to move on to other roles or take a break. It’s sad but as long as the storylines are good, it’s great to see new talent coming along,” another added.