Home and Away fans spot clue that popular character could return

Their return could certainly tie in with an upcoming exit.

Home and Away fans think that Courtney Miller could be returning to Summer Bay as Bella Nixon in the near future.

The actress uploaded photos of herself in a 1960s inspired look while sat in a makeup chair, with what looks lots of photos of the cast in the background.

The comments are full of speculation that Miller will be back on the Australian soap soon, having been on the show for four years before she departed earlier this year.

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Bella coming back to Summer Bay so soon after her departure would also make narrative sense, although it's not exactly a happy one.

Last month, it was revealed that Kawakawa Fox-Reo would be departing Summer Bay as Nikau Parata. While the nature of his exit hasn't been confirmed yet, we could easily see Bella's returning tying into it, seeing as the two characters were romantically linked.

Meanwhile, two further characters are confirmed to be leaving the soap, after Lynne McGranger uploaded a photo of the cast ahead of Home and Away's 2023 return and Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson actors Sophie Dillman and Patrick O'Connor were notably absent.

McGranger confirmed that they had filmed their final scenes in August.

Earlier this year, Fox-Reo reflected on how his character celebratied of Māori culture on screen, which was new ground for Home and Away.

Speaking exclusively to he said: "I got lots of messages on social media that were really supportive which was lovely. I haven't seen anything negative, the feedback has been really positive.

"It's such a huge thing too and I think the things that are shown on the show are nice little snippets of a very big world that's very rich."

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.