Summer Bay will never be the same again.
In a shocking new promo released ahead of the 2025 season of Home and Away, fans get their first explosive look at the arrival of Jo Langham, a mysterious and bold new character whose presence is set to ignite secrets, scandal, and serious tension among the Bay’s most beloved residents.
Played by acclaimed newcomer Ashleigh Brewer (formerly of Neighbours and The Bold and the Beautiful), Jo Langham isn’t just any visitor—she’s a force of nature. Fierce, calculating, and with a past tied to one of Summer Bay’s most powerful families, Jo’s sudden appearance has fans buzzing: Why is she really here?
The 30-second promo begins with a slow pan over a stormy coastline, as narration teases:
“You think you know Summer Bay… but you’ve never met anyone like her.”
Then—Jo steps out of a sleek black car, heels clicking on the pavement as she surveys the town with a mix of curiosity and contempt. Her suitcase is barely touched as she heads straight for the Surf Club, locking eyes with several key characters.
Who is Jo Langham?
According to insiders, Jo has ties to Alf Stewart’s late wife, Ailsa, claiming to be the estranged daughter of Ailsa’s sister—a niece Alf never knew existed. But some residents are skeptical. Her story has gaps, her timing is suspicious, and the more questions people ask, the more Jo deflects.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Within days of her arrival, Jo is spotted having secret meetings with Cash Newman, raising eyebrows around the Bay. Is she working undercover? Is there a criminal connection? Or is she here to take revenge?
Meanwhile, Mackenzie Booth quickly finds herself at odds with the newcomer, especially after Jo expresses sudden interest in buying into Salt. Mackenzie refuses, but Jo isn’t one to take no for an answer—she starts courting investors behind Mac’s back, promising to “bring real power to the Bay.”
Jo also clashes with Felicity, who picks up on the danger almost immediately. In the promo’s final moments, we see Felicity warning Tane:
“There’s something off about her. She’s not here for family—she’s here to take control.”
And then, the final blow: Jo in Alf’s house, holding a photo of Ailsa and whispering, “Don’t worry, Auntie. I’ll finish what you started.”
A Power Player or a Hidden Threat?
Channel Seven promises that Jo’s storyline will be a season-defining arc, intertwining with past secrets, land ownership disputes, and a major betrayal that could fracture Summer Bay’s oldest alliances. Promo teasers hint that Jo might not be acting alone—and that her arrival could set off a chain of events leading to a shocking arrest, a business collapse, and even a death before winter hits.
Fans are already speculating wildly on social media. Some believe Jo could be a long-lost Stewart heir, others suggest she’s a con artist with ties to the black market ring that plagued the Bay in previous seasons. One theory even suggests she was hired by a rival developer to gain control over Summer Bay land from the inside.
What we do know: Jo Langham isn’t going anywhere—and her impact will be felt fast.
📺 Don’t Miss It!
Catch the full first appearance of Jo Langham in the season premiere of Home and Away 2025, airing this January on Channel Seven. With drama, mystery, and a character unlike any the Bay has seen in years, this is one episode you can’t afford to miss.
New alliances. Old enemies. A town on edge.
Welcome to Summer Bay, Jo Langham.
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