Making a splash! Home and Away’s Matt Evans and new cast member Sophea Pennington get hot and heavy as they pack on the PDA during break filming long-running series

Home and Away‘s Matt Evans is enjoying a steamy summer romance.

The 29-year-old Summer Bay hunk was spotted turning up the heat with new cast member Sophea Pennington between takes on Wednesday.

The bronzed actor and the blonde bombshell couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they enjoyed some fun in the sun on Sydney‘s Palm Beach.

The chemistry between the genetically blessed couple was electric as they canoodled on the sand, and enjoyed some well-earned downtime.

Matt let his feelings be known as he leant in and closed his eyes and passionately kissed the long-running drama’s newest star.

Their lingering smooch was enough to set onlookers’ tongues wagging – and their amorous display didn’t stop there.

Home and Away’s Matt Evans is enjoying a summer romance. Pictured with Sophea Pennington

The 29-year-old Summer Bay hunk was spotted turning up the heat with his new cast member between takes on Wednesday

The bronzed actor and the blonde bombshell couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they enjoyed some fun in the sun in Sydney.

After some small talk, Sophea was seen leaning in for another cheeky peck, as she tenderly caressed his defined back.

Not to be outdone, Matt returned the favour by blowing a raspberry on his ladylove’s toned tummy, much to the delight of Sophea who was seen giggling with glee.

After their sizzling display, the new loves opted to cool off by taking a refreshing dip.

Once in the water, Sophea wrapped her arms around Matt and gazed into his eyes, before they shared another smooch.

Sophea looked sensational on the day in coral bikini that featured high cut bottoms and ring detailing at the bust line.

She wore her voluminous locks tied up in a practical bun and shielded her eyes behind designer shades.

Elsewhere, Matt was every inch the Aussie soap stud in a pair of dark patterned boardshorts.

After their steamy paddle, the workmates-turned-real life loves returned to their beach towels to dry off before heading back to work.

Matt let his feelings be known as he leant in and closed his eyes and passionately kissed the soap’s newest star

The chemistry between the genetically blessed couple was electric as they canoodled on the sand, and enjoyed some well-earned downtime.

Their lingering smooch was enough to set onlookers’ tongues wagging – and their amorous display didn’t stop there

Sophea later leaned in for another peck, as she tenderly caressed Matt’s defined back

Not to be outdone, Matt returned the favour by blowing a raspberry on his ladylove’s toned tummy, much to the delight of Sophea who was seen giggling with glee

After their sizzling display, the new loves opted to cool off by taking a refreshing dip

Once in the water, Sophea wrapped her arms around Matt and gazed into his eyes, before they shared another smooch

Sophea looked sensational on the day in coral bikini that featured high cut bottoms and ring detailing at the bust line

She wore her voluminous locks tied up in a practical bun and shielded her eyes behind designer shades

Elsewhere, Matt was every inch the Aussie soap stud in a pair of dark patterned boardshorts

The lovebirds made the most of the beautiful Sydney day

After their paddle, the workmates-turned-real life loves returned to their beach towels to dry off before heading back to work

It wasn’t long before they flipped over to dry their backs

Sophie looked every inch the beach babe as she frantically shook her towel free of sand

The Home and Away stars covered up in towels as they made their way back to crew

Fan site Back to the Bay first reported that Sophea was joining the series late last year.

It’s believed she will play a character called Lacey – and it appears she’ll be one of many new faces

The Home and Away Spoilers and Gossip fan page recently shared that actors Rob Mellyonarie and Adam Peck will also join the show as new River Boys.

The ‘River Boys’ were first introduced to Summer Bay as a gang of criminals in 2011.

Their antics created havoc in Summer Bay and fuelled storylines over several seasons.

Elsewhere, Home and Away favourite Patrick O’Connor is also set to make a surprise return to the soap after exiting the series alongside his real life sweetheart Sophie Dillman.

Fan site Back to the Bay first reported that Sophea was joining the series late last year

It’s believed she will play a character called Lacey – and it appears she’ll be one of many new faces

Sophea was later seen clinging to the fan favourite on wicker furniture

The pair who played on-screen couple Dean and Ziggy left the high rating soap in March 2023.

O’Connor confirmed to The Daily Telegraph that he and Dillman would be appearing as part of the River Boys storyline.

He revealed that new scenes have already been filmed in far North Queensland.

‘There’s a bit of River Boy action, there’s a bit of road trips with them,’ O’Connor told the publication.

‘I think it’ll be good to see where Dean is now, where they’re at now with their babies living away in Queensland, is all I’ll say.’

Also tipped to join the cast as a new character in 2025 is Amanda Bishop, best known for her Julia Gillard send-up in the ABC 2011 sit-com At Home with Julia.

Home and Away‘s Matt Evans is enjoying a steamy summer romance. The 29-year-old Summer Bay hunk was spotted turning up the heat with new cast member Sophea Pennington between takes on Wednesday. The bronzed actor and the blonde bombshell couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they enjoyed some fun in the sun on Sydney‘s Palm…