Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger)

[fareehab4ne1]

is it? must be a good storyline

[*-Rooney-*]

and corey seems like such a nice guy, even though jack is starting to see through him now but everyone just thinks thats because corey got the girl

[*-Rooney-*]

isnt it a bit convenient to say the least that just at the time that corey is in the bay to get back at irene roberts she is letting out a room

[Red08]

Irene acted really good last night, she played it so well.

[*-Rooney-*]

i feel so sad for her though because it wasnt her fault she got picked for jury duty or the verdict was what it was, or especially that coreys dad did kill himself irene is a good person with a lot of people depending on her, like hayley( who by the way went through this with her real mother) and her unborn baby who needs a grndmother.

why cant corey look around see everyone who loves and cares and is hurting for irene, including his present girlfriend martha( who should by the way be with the good guy jack) and decide that enough is enough

these people are supposed to be his friends while he is betraying them the whole time

[Perdita]

Lynne McGranger has promised that she will soon feature in a big storyline on Home and Away.

The actress shared the news on her Twitter page yesterday, confirming that she is "excited" over events in store for her legendary Summer Bay character Irene Roberts.

Addressing her online followers, McGranger wrote: "Back to the Bay tomorrow after five glorious days off. And now it's time to dig deep. Excited and a little nervous."

After fans of the soap started to quiz the 58-year-old over what could lie ahead, McGranger confirmed that there is a "big" plot on the way for Irene, describing it as a "good meaty storyline".

She said: "Really looking forward to it but can't give away any secrets!"

McGranger recently spoke of how much she enjoys playing her popular alter ego, describing her as a "rough diamond with a heart of gold".

Meanwhile, last year, the star said that she loves the "excitement" of never knowing what could be in store next for Irene.

[Perdita]

I read on another forum that Irene begins her battle with breast cancer - drawing attention to the need for self-examination andearly detection in the treatment of this disease. I hope she makes a full recovery.

[tammyy2j]

She is to get a big storyline

[Perdita]

Home and Away favourite Irene Roberts is to be diagnosed with breast cancer in a forthcoming storyline, it has been revealed.

The Summer Bay stalwart, played by Lynne McGranger, receives the news after seeking medical advice when she finds a lump in her breast during a self-examination.

Speaking of the upcoming plot, McGranger told TV Week: "She discovers a lump, which is a message we wanted to get across - that self-examination can save lives. It's alarming, but she tries to keep it together and goes to the doctor, and then gets the bad news that it's a form of cancer.

"She can't quite take it in. Like any woman facing the thought of removing her breast and battling cancer, she's floored."

McGranger also praised Home and Away bosses for tackling the issue and said that she is delighted to be involved.

"I'm thrilled to be able to pay homage to so many women I know out there who are fighting this disease, or have beaten it, or, sadly, have lost their lives," she explained.

Home and Away's new storyline for Irene begins on Australian screens next week and on Channel 5 in the UK later this year.

[Perdita]

Home and Away star Lynne McGranger has discussed the next stage of her character's breast cancer storyline, explaining that viewers will soon see Irene Roberts struggling with the side-effects of her treatment.

Scenes which air in Australia next week show Irene collapse due to dehydration after chemotherapy leaves her feeling unwell.

McGranger told TV Week: "Irene's a brick who tries to look on the bright side of things, but the treatment on top of the mastectomy has knocked her about and obviously chemotherapy can make lots of people really ill.

"She isn't coping with the chemo and is throwing up. She collapses because she's dehydrated."

The actress added that she is glad to see Home and Away showing a true-to-life portrayal of the illness as her story is "loosely based" on that of a real-life friend who once fought cancer.

McGranger said: "I really wanted to honour the women out there fighting the battle - we all know someone - as well as those who've won."

Home and Away fans in the UK will see Irene receive her cancer diagnosis in the coming weeks.