Home and Away Next Week (26–30 Jan) – 13 Shocking Twists No One Is Ready For.
The idyllic shores of Summer Bay are set to experience a seismic shift as the upcoming week brings a series of emotional departures, legal threats, and fractured relationships. From career-defining moves to a high-stakes custody battle, the residents of the Bay are facing “13 shocking twists” that promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Farewells and Fractured Hearts
At the center of the emotional turmoil is the end of an era for Bri and Remi. In a move that signals a massive shift for the couple, Bri has made the difficult decision to leave Summer Bay to pursue a global career with Doctors Without Borders. While Remi attempts to mask his devastation behind a facade of professional enthusiasm, the cracks quickly begin to show.
Unable to process the loss of his partner, Remi’s suppressed heartbreak manifests as hostility toward those closest to him. Eden becomes the primary target of his lashing out, leaving her feeling devalued within her own marriage to Cash. The ripple effects of Remi’s pain threaten to dismantle the supportive network of friends that has long been the backbone of the Bay.
The Tane and Harper Stand-Off
The tension between Tane and Harper escalates into a full-blown crisis this week. The conflict ignites when Tane discovers that Harper’s mother—who has a history of drug addiction—is back in the picture. In a desperate and misguided attempt to protect his son, Archie, Tane takes the child and disappears.
The move sends Harper into a spiral of anxiety. Knowing Tane’s history with a suspended sentence for kidnapping, the stakes could not be higher. While Tane eventually resurfaces at the police station seeking legal advice from Cash on how to bar Harper’s mother from Archie’s life, the damage to the trust between the parents is irreparable. Harper, refusing to forgive the fright Tane caused her, makes the definitive choice to hire a solicitor and formalize a custody agreement, signaling a cold war between the former partners.
Grief and New Beginnings
Elsewhere, Leah continues to struggle with the heavy weight of her grief following Theo’s death. Her attempts to reconcile with those around her, including an apology to Lacey for past blame, show signs of progress, but her emotional stability remains fragile. A distressing incident where Leah lets herself into Theo’s old bedroom leaves Dana unsettled and highlights the long road to recovery Leah still faces.
In more positive developments, Mac and Levi’s relationship appears to be reaching a new level of maturity. After deciding to pause their IVF journey, the couple opts for a restorative retreat to focus on their connection. However, even this path isn’t without its hurdles, as Molly faces a professional crisis of confidence while attempting to design a custom surfboard for Mac, eventually admitting defeat under the pressure of the commission.
Rekindled Sparks
Amidst the drama, a flicker of romance provides a brief respite. Former lovers Joe and Eddie find themselves reminiscing over old times, with Joe admitting that the “spark” is very much still alive. Despite Tane’s awkward presence and attempts to gatecrash the dynamic, Joe’s interest in Eddie seems poised to lead to a new chapter for the pair.
As Summer Bay prepares for these transformative events, the landscape of the community is being permanently altered. Between the legal battles for Archie and the departure of key figures like Bri, the coming days will test the resilience of every resident.