Soap Movers: Who’s leaving, returning and joining in Home and Away
- Posted on 19 October, 2024
Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis)
Status: Leaving
When: September 2024
More info: Felicity’s time in Summer Bay comes to a tragic end on UK screens this month after she collapses due to a brain aneurysm during Cash and Eden’s engagement party.
When doctors confirm that nothing can be done to save Felicity, Cash agrees to have the life support machines turned off.
Jacqui Purvis has confirmed that it was her choice to leave the role of Felicity as she wants to pursue new career opportunities in the US.
Gary Morrow (Peter Phelps)
Status: Returning for a guest stint
When: October 2024
More info: Felicity and Cash’s foster dad Gary makes a brief visit back to Summer Bay on UK screens in October.
Gary returns as the local community grieves for Felicity following her tragic death.
Claudia Salini (Rachael Carpani)
Status: Joining for a guest stint
When: October 2024
More info: New character Claudia arrives on UK screens in October. She’s introduced as a tricky customer at the garage, who seeks recompense after a mistake with her car repair leaves her injured.
Former McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani has taken on the role of Claudia.
Carl Hayes (Matthew Holmes)
Status: Joining for a guest stint
When: October 2024
More info: Carl is the abusive father of show newcomer Perri Hayes, who arrives in Summer Bay on UK screens in October.
Carl tries to drag Perri back into criminal activity, sparking tensions with Tane Parata.
Michelle Bowden (Mercy Cornwall)
Status: Joining for a guest stint
When: November 2024
More info: Michelle is one of the recipients of Felicity’s organs following her tragic death.
She arrives in Summer Bay after Cash breaks the rules to track her down. Michelle also shares some scenes with Felicity’s best friend Eden.
Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis) Channel 5 Status: Leaving When: September 2024 More info: Felicity’s time in Summer Bay comes to a tragic end on UK screens this month after she collapses due to a brain aneurysm during Cash and Eden’s engagement party. When doctors confirm that nothing can be done to save Felicity, Cash agrees to have the life support…