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    Home and Away reveals the shocking truth about John Palmer later this month as Kat Chapman realises that he's the serial arsonist who's been terrorising Summer Bay.

    Kat (Pia Miller) uncovers John's dark secret following the discovery of a crucial clue – a silver lighter which is connected to the recent spate of fires in the Bay.

    When a fingerprint test is carried out on the lighter as part of the investigation, Kat makes a major breakthrough as it comes back with a match to John (Shane Withington).

    Unfortunately, before Kat even gets a chance to question John about his antics, his health takes a drastic turn for the worse as he collapses in his own home and suffers a frightening seizure.

    Kat Chapman and Marilyn Chambers watch on as John Palmer gets rushed to hospital in Home and Away
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    John's wife Marilyn (Emily Symons) is horrified by the situation as he's rushed off to hospital, but there's an even bigger shock to come when she discovers that her unwell husband has become the prime suspect in Kat's investigation.

    When John gets the help he needs at the hospital, it's left to Nate Cooper to break the bad news that his seizure was caused by a brain tumour.

    Word then quickly gets back to Kat, who's told that brain tumours can cause blackouts and significant behavioural changes. Does this explain why John has turned to the dark side?

    Marilyn Chambers watches on as John Palmer gets rushed to hospital in Home and Away
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    John Palmer is rushed to hospital in Home and Away
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    Marilyn Chambers worries about John Palmer in Home and Away
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    Home and Away airs these scenes on Tuesday, April 11 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.


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    Home and Away is lining up an explosive twist in John Palmer's trial that could see his prison fate sealed forever.

    John is preparing to stand trial for starting a series of Summer Bay fires – one of which injured his wife Marilyn and caused Billie Ashford's terminal cancer, which led to her death.

    John's arsonist behaviour was due to the fact that he was suffering from a dangerous brain tumour that was causing him to act in abhorrent ways that he has no recollection of.

    Therefore, John and his loved ones are desperately hoping that the judge will go easy on him in court and take his medical history into account when handing out any particular sentence.

    Things are looking even more hopeful for John now that fiery lawyer Morag Bellingham has returned to the Bay to represent him and he will attempt to remain positive as he heads to court to learn his fate.

    Sadly, John's worst fears are soon confirmed when psychologist Dr Bernice Chung takes to the stand and testifies that John fits the profile of a serial arsonist – insisting that he remains a sinister threat to Summer Bay.

    Luckily, Nate Cooper fiercely defends him when it's his turn to talk about John's condition on the stand – but unfortunately, his recent firing from the hospital leads Morag to suspect that his words will mean little to the jury.

    As John is finally called to the stand, Marilyn watches on tenterhooks as he is interrogated by the prosecuting lawyer. However, when John starts to trip up over his answers, he becomes flustered – before angrily losing his temper and yelling in frustration.

    As expected, his outburst is enough for the jury to think twice about his innocence and it looks like he has sealed his own fate.

    Knowing the situation is desperate and aware that John is now facing jail, Morag makes a very bold move as she calls her last character witness to the stand – VJ Patterson.

    The latest development sends shockwaves through the court room, given that VJ's partner Billie lost her life because of John's actions. Will VJ support John? Or could he make the situation even worse for him?

    Shane Withington, who plays John, told TV Week: "John doesn't want to plead guilty because he doesn't want to say he is insane when he's not.

    "VJ comes to the court to back John. But you don't know whether he's going to turn on him at the last minute."


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    It’s the moment of truth for Summer Bay stalwart John Palmer (Shane Withington) this week, as he faces trial for the arson attacks he inadvertently inflicted upon Summer Bay.

    It’s not been an easy road for John and his wife Marilyn (Emily Symons) as they simultaneously struggled to come to terms with two big revelations— that not only had John been responsible for the fires, but that his behaviour was the result of a brain tumour.

    Whilst John underwent successful surgery to have the tumour removed, the knowledge that he had destroyed people’s homes, caused severe injuries to Marilyn, and hastened the death of Billie Ashford, saw him come perilously close to giving up altogether.

    When John finally came round and decided to fight against the charges, the couple faced another setback when they found that the Legal Aid lawyer assigned to them didn’t care too much about the facts of the case, and just advised him to plead insanity. Thankfully Roo stepped in and organised for Morag (Cornelia Frances) to take over his case.

    “John’s pleased he has some sort of hope here with a good barrister behind him” Shane told TV Week. “He doesn’t want to plead guilty because he doesn’t want to say he’s insane when he’s not.”

    The trial doesn’t get off to a great start when Dr Bernice Chung (Karen Pang) claims that John fits the profile of a serial arsonist and is still a great danger to the community. Whilst Nate (Kyle Pryor) then takes the stand in an attempt to alleviate these concerns and defend John, Morag doesn’t believe his word will count for much with his recent redundancy from the hospital. “Morag isn’t confident about the case” Shane continued “They still have a lot of work to do“.

    When John takes to the stand himself, it’s just as Morag predicted, with the prosecutor interrogating John with some difficult questions. John is thrown off balance, and the questions become more and more probing as John becomes increasingly agitated—until eventually he loses his composure and shouts out that he’s not a bad man.

    But John’s outburst doesn’t help matters when it comes to the jury making a decision—has he sealed his own fate?

    As a last resort, and much to John’s surprise, Morag calls Billie’s widow, VJ (Matt Little) to the stand. With VJ having forgiven John in emotional scenes a few weeks back, surely a positive character reference from him could pay off?

    With VJ under an enormous amount of strain with a custody battle over baby Luc however, his standing up for John might not be a done deal….

    “He comes to the court to back John” Shane explained. “But you don’t know whether he’s going to turn on him at the last minute“.

    Could John be about to face prison?

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    Emily Symons (Marilyn) on morning TV today:


    Emily Symons speaks about her 29 years on Home and Away

    https://thewest.com.au/entertainment...-5726854144001

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    Daily Telegraph article. "Shane Withington (John) has celebrated 10 years being John Palmer on Home And Away":


    Home And Away actor Shane Withington says soap is successful as it ‘reinvents’ itself

    Shane Withington has celebrated 10 years being John Palmer on Home And Away — but that wasn’t initially the plan.

    “I was only asked in for 12 weeks and I stayed for 10 years,” he told Confidential.

    “I think I qualify as the kind of guy you don’t ask to dinner.

    “In 10 years it’s gone from strength to strength, it has capacity to reinvent itself and stay at the forefront of whatever is happening. It’s perennial.”

    A quick browse of the storylines over the years will have anyone thinking the show can be just a touch farfetched.

    There was the time Tash (Isabelle Lucas) fell pregnant to a cult leader or Vinnie (Ryan Kwanten) being imprisoned then dying but coming back dressed as a giant teddy or even the time Withington’s own character developed a brain tumour that turned him into a serial arsonist.

    He says this is purely down to how much the writers are expected to churn out.

    “Sometimes they stretch, but we write two and a half hours a week — a feature film a week,” Withington said.

    “To write a feature film a week is an extraordinary amount. “Sometimes a thin storyline might slip through.”

    But overall Withington said he believed the storylines were actually quite relatable, it’s merely the fact that they’re all happening in one tiny coastal town that makes them unbelievable.

    “I thought I’d have to deal with a lot of unrealistic scenarios but I’ve been really surprised,” he said.

    “We’ve dealt with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coming out as being gay in a small town, bullying, anorexia, dealing with a major injury.

    “So we’re dealing with very hard-hitting issues — that’s not usual of a soap — and I’m proud of that.”

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    'We write a feature film a week': Actor Shane Withington reveals the secret behind Home and Away's ongoing success

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...g-success.html

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    John Palmer needs to shave his head. It looks like he has a bag of cotton wool balls glued to his scalp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rowdydog12 View Post
    John Palmer needs to shave his head. It looks like he has a bag of cotton wool balls glued to his scalp.
    I happen to like his cotton wool balls on his scalp...

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    Nowtolove.com.au article:

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    SPOILER ALERT: Marilyn and John's marriage reaches crisis point on Home and Away
    Down and out!


    https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...e-crisis-62585

    Since their arrival in Summer Bay, Marilyn has built a strong connection with the Parata family – particularly Ari, who helped her during the hospital siege.

    Unfortunately, Marilyn's (Emily Symons)husband John's (Shane Withington,) jealousy is about to land her at an uneasy crossroads in Home And Away.

    The newcomers from New Zealand are struggling to find their feet in Summer Bay. Ari (Rob Kipa-Williams,) and his nephew Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo,) haven't found work and the bills are piling up.

    Nikau's mum Gemma (Bree Peters) is working at the Diner, but her wages barely covers the cost of their motel.

    "Ari is challenged between the life he had and is now living," Rob tells TV WEEK. "He doesn't earn what he used to and supporting his family is proving a struggle."

    After a day of job hunting, the trio return to the motel to find their bags on the doorstep and an eviction notice taped to the wall. Where will the family go?

    Ari suggests they bunker down in the car for the night and pick things up tomorrow.

    The following morning, Ari and Nikau head to the beach for a shower as Gemma goes to the Diner. The two men use the facilities to rinse their clothes and brush their teeth – just as John, who's a councillor in Summer Bay, is passing by.

    "There are some characters in the Bay who can't help but pry, and Ari gets quite protective and defensive," Rob explains.

    A bristling John tells off the pair for using the showers improperly. When Nikau in turn tells him to mind his own business, John demands they respect protocol or he'll call the police.

    It's a bad move, with Ari warning John to back down.

    Meanwhile at the Diner, Marilyn tells Gemma she knows of their situation and offers to help. Gemma declines, but is then rattled to get a phone call from her brother-in-law Tane (Ethan Browne). As Marilyn overhears, she's concerned for Gemma's welfare and insists the Paratas come to stay with her.

    Later that night, John walks in to find the entire family in his house! He and Marilyn get into a heated debate – with John eventually storming out.

    Stuck for a resolution, Marilyn finds comfort in Irene (Lynne McGranger) and admits her marriage is crumbling.

    With her marriage teetering, and Marilyn finding comfort in a handsome stranger, will this latest argument push the once loving couple to breaking point?

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    Nowtolove.com.au article:

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    SPOILER ALERT: John and Marilyn's tension escalates on Home and Away - will they split for good?

    A shock outburst from John could send the couple over the edge for the last time
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    https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...yn-fight-62765

    Helping the Parata family from New Zealand settle into Summer Bay has given Marilyn a new purpose – and a budding connection to newcomer Ari.

    Her husband John, however, wants them run out of town.

    With their issues surrounding the topic unresolved, tensions mount on Home And Away, with John (Shane Withington) issuing Marilyn (Emily Symons) a defiant ultimatum that could end their marriage for good.

    John keeps a close eye on the newcomers, waiting for them to step out of line. At the Surf Club, Ryder (Lukas Radovich) introduces Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo) to Bella (Courtney Miller) and the trio begin a game of pool.

    However, a misaligned shot causes one of the balls to fall onto the floor – giving John the excuse he needs to kick them out.

    On hearing of the altercation, Ari (Rob Kipa-Williams) confronts the business owner and demands respect.

    He goes on to say that his family are grieving, which makes John curious. That afternoon, he researches the Paratas, and discovers Ari has a criminal past.

    John triumphantly thrusts the articles in front of Marilyn, fully expecting his wife will now share his view of the family and send them packing. But to his surprise, she doesn't, and dismisses his concerns.

    Marilyn tries to reason with her husband, but John's in a rage. With their argument at a stalemate, they're no closer to moving forward. That's when a desperate John gives his wife a final ultimatum.

    "Either they leave or I do," he declares.

    At the Diner, Marilyn laments to Roo that her marriage is crumbling before her eyes – and there's no turning back from what they've said and done.

    Meanwhile, John arrives at the Summer Bay caravan park with a suitcase in hand…
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    Digital Spy article:

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    Home and Away hints at John and Marilyn outcome after huge rows
    Are they getting back on track?


    https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...riage-outcome/

    Home and Away has hinted that John Palmer and Marilyn Chambers could survive their marriage crisis after weeks of rows.

    Recent episodes on Channel 7 in Australia have shown John and Marilyn's relationship pushed to breaking point over their different opinions on the Parata family.

    While Marilyn has tried to support Ari, Gemma and Nikau following their move to Summer Bay, John has remained distrustful over the newcomers – especially after learning about their criminal past.

    Tuesday's episode in Australia saw the situation take a surprising turn for the better, as Gemma made the generous decision to play peacemaker, despite John's bad behaviour.

    Saddened to see her family at the centre of John and Marilyn's troubles, Gemma approached John for a chat about how to make things right.

    Surprisingly, John and Gemma managed to find some common ground after a frosty start. They bonded over their experiences of grief, as John's wife Gina Austin died in 2013, and Gemma lost her husband Mikaere more recently.

    Gemma later came to see Marilyn at the Diner, promising that hostilities with John were finally over. She also encouraged her to see John's positive points and how much he still loves her, which hit home with Marilyn.

    Soon afterwards, Marilyn set up a meeting with John and admitted that she was finally ready to talk.

    Tomorrow's episode on Channel 7 will see Marilyn open up to John, finally revealing why she became so fixated on helping the Paratas at a difficult time in her life.

    Will these honest conversations be enough to save John and Marilyn's marriage?

    Home and Away currently airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1.15pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia).

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