Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger)

[Perdita]

There looks to be some more dramatic scenes coming up for fan favourite Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger), who was spotted filming outside the Barrenjoey Boathouse in Palm Beach yesterday.

A video posted on Instagram by an onlooker shows Irene running to the safety of approaching police cars with a baby in her arms, whilst being followed by a man who was swiftly arrested.

Whilst we can’t 100% confirm who the creepy figure is, or indeed the identity of the child, regular viewers are sure to be able to make their own speculations…

Two months ago, scenes were filmed for a wedding ceremony between VJ Patterson (Matt Little) and a heavily pregnant Billie Ashford (Tessa de Josselin). Viewers of the current episodes have seen Billie tell VJ that he is the father of her baby, when in actual fact she was raped in the gym by Irene’s long-lost son Mick Jennings (Kristian Schmid).

Whilst the identity of her attacker was unknown at first, Billie was able to identify Mick by his distinctive tattoo when he was in hospital following his kidnap of Irene.

In recent weeks on-screen, Billie’s guilt over the deception has been compounded by her growing close to Irene whilst secretly carrying her grandchild. Whether Billie reveals the truth before the wedding remains to be seen, but if not we can be sure the truth will come out if Mick chooses to come after his baby.

We expect these scenes will be shown in the opening weeks of 2017, so it’s a possibility that the birth and/or reveal could form part of the run up to this year’s season finale. With scenes involving a male inmate also set to be filmed at Maitland Gaol next week, it certainly leaves some food for thought…

http://www.backtothebay.net/news/2016/08/10/baby-drama/

[Pantherboy]

SPOILER ALERT!!

Article in DailyMail with plenty of interesting photos! (Mick is back!!)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...y-stalker.html



SPOILER ALERT! Home And Away's Lynne McGranger struggles to escape creepy stalker who calls her 'mum'... before doting on Billie Ashford's baby

She faced her most terrifying ordeal yet when she was kidnapped by an unhinged man who claimed to be her long-lost son on Home And Away earlier this year.

But it looks as though the nightmare is not yet over for Lynne McGranger's character Irene Roberts as she was seen trying to escape her stalker - Mick - in new pictures.

The crazed man was seen approaching her from behind before grabbing her by the arm in a confrontation that quickly escalated into a violent struggle.

Wearing a green long-sleeved top and black trousers, Lynne was filmed holding her arms up in defence and trying to run away.

She looked visibly distressed during filming for the tense scene at Palm Beach, north of Sydney.

The stalker, who repeatedly called Irene 'mum', tried to flee the scene, but he did not get away as he was tasered to the ground by Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller).

Lynne previously opened up about the dramatic story line, telling TV Week: 'Mick is convinced Irene is his mum.

'Mick is a psycho and he blames Irene for his state. He has gone from one bad foster home to the next. All he wants is for his mother to love him - and he doesn't want to share her with anyone else.'

The actress was also pictured doting over Billie Ashford's baby during filming.

Billie, played by Tessa De Josselin, looked emotional as she cradled the baby surrounded by friends and family.

Her schoolboy boyfriend, VJ Patterson, who Billie recently jilted at the altar, looked every inch the supportive partner as he comforted the new mother.

Billie fell pregnant after she was sexually assaulted by a masked gunman following a night shift at the local gym.


Also a separate article with a number of photos of Kat "apprehending" Mick

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...-Away-set.html

[Perdita]

Home and Away fans could be about to say goodbye to a Summer Bay stalwart as Irene Roberts prepares to leave for good.

Irene has been a fixture in the seaside resort for over two decades, but will decide it is time for pastures new following the breakdown of her friendship with Leah Patterson.

Aussie fans know that the former besties haven't exactly seen eye to eye lately, having repeatedly clashed over the future of little baby Luc.

But the final nail in the coffin for their friendship comes after Leah spends the night with her estranged hubby Zac MacGuire – only to decide that she still can't forgive him for his infidelity.


Irene tries to talk to Leah
© CHANNEL 5

Confused by Leah's capricious moods, Zac is left devastated once again as he realises that the divorce really is a reality, and it's not long before another argument erupts between the former couple.

Thankfully for Leah, Irene is on hand to offer her support, and for a short while, it looks like the feud between the two is long forgotten.

However, when Leah later hears Irene discussing her marital problems with Roo, she is furious and the hostility between them is well and truly back.

Not willing to accept Irene's apology, Leah makes a life-changing decision by announcing she's selling her share of the Diner – cutting all ties with Irene in the process.


Zac MacGuire and Leah Patterson-Baker struggle with the news about Billie in Home and Away
© CHANNEL 5

Devastated over the prospect of losing Leah's friendship forever, Irene realises that it's time to make a big change of her own and is soon making plans to leave Summer Bay indefinitely.

Before she goes, Irene hands Leah a letter explaining just how much their friendship has meant to her, but is this the last we will see of Irene?

Lynne McGranger, who plays Irene, told TV Week: "Irene hopes the letter will show Leah how much their friendship means to her.

"But Irene needs to get away. Summer Bay isn't holding anything for her anymore, so there's a chance she may never come back."


Digital Spy

[Pantherboy]

Following the TV Week article mentioned by Digital Spy in Perdita's previous post (which suggested that Irene (Lynne McGranger) may be leaving H&A permanently), it seems many fans have been expressing their dismay that Irene may be leaving for good.

I see that metro.co.uk have also now posted the following article about this as well:


Shock for fans as Home and Away reveals the permanent exit of a key character.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/10/shock-...acter-6628494/


Following the 'outcry' by fans, Lynne McGranger has reassured people by posting on twitter that she wasn't leaving . BTTB have also now posted the following:


"NOTE: With the exaggerated stories about Irene ‘leaving the bay forever’ in the press this week, it’s important for us to note that Irene will be back in a few weeks time.

Irene’s temporary departure is simply down to Lynne McGranger’s annual leave from the show back in December, to take part in panto in the UK.

Many fans have been expressing their upset at the prospect of Irene leaving permanently, with Lynne having to take to Twitter to reassure concerned viewers that she’s not going anywhere just yet."

https://twitter.com/LynneMcGranger/s...02490451296257

[TaintedLove]

Thanks so much Pantherboy. ♥
I wish Leah was leaving for good. She really adds nothing to the show, and is constantly so miserable and judgmental. The writers either need happier storylines for Leah in the future, or they need to get rid of her.
It`s getting to the point where I have to turn down the volume whenever Leah is in a scene because she always seems to be shouting. Whether it`s at Zak, VJ or Irene. I`m sure the actress isn`t thrilled on the direction her character is becoming either.

[lizann]

is irene off to visit some of her kids or selina, who watches olivia and beach house?

[Pantherboy]

is irene off to visit some of her kids or selina, who watches olivia and beach house?

I gather she will be going off to see her kids again (I think the last time she left for a while it was to see Finn in NZ??? Someone please correct me if I am wrong there).

AUST PACE! SPOILER ALERT!

In current Aust episodes, Hunter is now living with Olivia at Irene's place. Plus, Nate still lives there (for a little while yet anyway!!). And then last week we saw Irene also let John Palmer stay there as well, until, hopefully, he & Maz work things out (so at the moment we are not sure how long he will be staying there!).


(Edit: In last nights episode Irene said she was actually going off to see Finn in the city)

[Perdita]

Elsewhere in Summer Bay, there's another shock for Leah and VJ when Irene makes her own bid for baby Luc.

Leah (Ada Nicodemou) and VJ (Matt Little) are still reeling from Ash's decision to go for custody of Luc when Irene drops the bombshell that she's making the exact same move herself.

With everything to play for, tensions run high when Irene, Leah, VJ and Ash all come face-to-face at a mediation meeting.

Keen not to destroy her friendships in the Bay, Irene (Lynne McGranger) promises Leah and VJ that she'll give them as much access as they like if she wins custody.


VJ, Irene, Leah and Ash attend a mediation meeting over Luc in Home and Away
© CHANNEL 5

Ash isn't so reasonable when he reels off a list of mistakes that the others have made with Luc recently – and it's not long before VJ shaking Luc's cot gets brought up too.

As recent events sink in, Irene is eventually forced to admit that she believes Luc would be better off with her than with Leah and VJ.

Calling an end to proceedings, the mediator points out that they clearly aren't going to reach a compromise, so now it's up to the courts to decide who has interim custody. What does this mean for Luc's future?

Home and Away airs these scenes on Tuesday, May 30 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.

Digital Spy

[Perdita]

Home and Away will welcome back Irene Roberts in upcoming scenes, but she will be plagued by a dark secret upon her return to Summer Bay.

Irene took a short break from the seaside resort last month – deciding she needed some time away, following the sad breakdown of her friendship with Leah Patterson.

The former besties haven't seen eye to eye lately, having repeatedly clashed over the future of little baby Luc – who they both view as their granddaughter.

However, Irene is confident that she and Leah can put the past behind them when she returns to the Bay in upcoming scenes – convinced that her heartfelt letter to Leah prior to fleeing would have done the trick.

Unfortunately, Irene's return isn't exactly in the best of circumstances, as she's called on by Alf when little Luc is rushed to hospital.

And it turns out that absence doesn't always make the heart grow fonder either, as Leah is furious to see Irene and berates Alf for calling her home.

It soon becomes apparent that Leah hasn't read the letter that Irene penned her before leaving, and after some encouragement from Alf, eventually agrees to open it.

Inside, Leah finds a contract signing over Irene's half of the Diner as her former friend doesn't want her to lose her business on top of everything else.

Leah is visibly touched by the generous offer, but makes it clear that this won't fix things and she has no interest in rekindling her friendship with Irene.

Leah's cold actions will come as a huge blow to Irene, who has enough on her plate, as TV Week reports that she is also being harassed by a mystery caller.

Alone at home, Irene receives an eerie phone call from someone she doesn't know and tells them to stop calling. Although Irene immediately slams the phone down, it's clear she's shaken by what she's heard, but who is it? And what is she hiding?


Digital Spy

[Perdita]

Alone at home, Irene receives an eerie phone call from someone she doesn't know and tells them to stop calling. Although Irene immediately slams the phone down, it's clear she's shaken by what she's heard, but who is it? And what is she hiding?


Mick phoning to tell her he wants custody of Luc???