Ziggy Astoni (Sophie Dillman)

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Home and Away's Ziggy Astoni will have her drink spiked in a dark new storyline.

Ziggy gets targeted while alone and vulnerable in a city bar, leading to a frightening situation which sees her at risk of an assault.

The sinister events will play out on screen in Australia this week and will air on Channel 5 in the UK in mid-November.

Upcoming episodes see Ziggy spend some time away from Summer Bay, needing an escape as she feels terrible over a dark secret from the past.

When Ziggy's mum Maggie gets spooked by an after-hours break-in at Summer Bay High, it brings back traumatic memories of a similar incident from years ago at her previous school.

Maggie was injured when a group of troublemakers forced their way in at the time, but she's still unaware to this day that Ziggy was one of the teens involved.

Now struggling with her renewed guilt, Ziggy drowns her sorrows at a bar and has her drink spiked when she briefly leaves it unattended.

Later on, Ziggy starts to become affected by the drug and gets dragged off to an alleyway by a sleazy stranger. Will anyone rescue her before it's too late?


Ziggy Astoni stumbles around after having her drink spiked in Home and Away
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Sophie Dillman, who plays Ziggy, told Aussie magazine TV Week: "This is a really heavy storyline for Ziggy. She's been so ashamed she was involved [in what happened to Maggie]. Now her guilt has driven her away from the Bay."

Discussing the moment that Ziggy gets targeted, she added: "It's really sad for women that we have to be worried about this and have to watch our drinks. It's an awful thing that can happen.

"It's important for women to stay in groups when they're out. If their girlfriends are behaving strangely, they need to seek help. They need to look after their friends and watch their drinks."


Digital Spy

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Pictures of filming at Palm Beach last week. It seems that Ziggy & Brody will get engaged next year!


SPOILER ALERT: He said yes! Sophie Dillman's character PROPOSES to Jackson Heywood during emotional Home and Away scenes

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...s-engaged.html

[Pantherboy]

SPOILER ALERT!

An eagle eye fan visited the set at Palm Beach today & posted these photos on instagram of filming - what appears to be Ziggy & Brody's wedding, to go to air next year:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc0_L7cHYRz/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc1C51fHjKr/

EDIT: (Not sure if people can view these links, but the first one is the vintage wedding car, & the second is Ziggy in her wedding dress. Also, Maggie Astoni collapses straight after Ziggy & Brody drive off after the wedding)

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy has picked up the fan's wedding photos (including video of Maggie collapsing)


Home and Away has been filming wedding scenes for Ziggy Astoni and Brody Morgan

The couple will prepare to tie the knot next year.

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Home and Away appears to be lining up a wedding for Brody Morgan and Ziggy Astoni, after the cast were spotted filming the scenes today.

Ziggy had a brief relationship with bad boy Brody earlier this year, but it came to an abrupt end when the Astonis disapproved of their romance.

Fans watching at Australian pace will have since seen the couple get back together, and it now looks like they will be preparing to take things even further next year.

A Home and Away fan account spotted Sophie Dillman and Jackson Heywood – who play the pair – in wedding attire as they filmed a romantic ceremony at Palm Beach today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc1C51fHjKr/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc1Gs6QHdtH/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc1KwVmnujW/ (video)

New pictures show the duo preparing to wed on the beach, but as always, the day won't be without its dramas.

That's because it's looking like the young couple's nuptials will be rocked by tragedy when Ziggy's mum Maggie suffers a devastating collapse at the ceremony.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc1Jl0snNWj/

Australian viewers will have seen Maggie's health take a turn for the worse in today's season finale (December 18), with her illness due to take centre stage in a big story next year.

Will Brody and Ziggy manage to tie the knot? Or will Maggie's collapse spoil their special day?

Home and Away returns to Channel 5 on Monday, January 8 at 1.15pm and 6pm.

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Elsewhere in Summer Bay, the Astoni family find themselves caught up in Mick Jennings's unpredictable behaviour once again.

When Ziggy (Sophie Dilman) is walking home late at night, she crosses paths with Mick and gets scared as he's in the middle of a breakdown and hasn't taken his medication.

Although Ziggy manages to escape unharmed to the Diner, Mick continues to wander around the Bay – clearly delirious and unsure of his whereabouts.

Mick finally gets hold of some medication when Kat Chapman arrives to take him to the police station, where Ziggy is asked to make a statement against him.

Although the situation is quickly resolved, Luc's loved ones can't help wondering whether this incident could work in their favour in a future custody battle. Do Ash, VJ, Leah and Irene now have more leverage to rely on?


Ziggy Astoni gives a statement against Mick Jennings in Home and Away
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Ziggy Astoni gives a statement against Mick Jennings in Home and Away
© CHANNEL 5

Ziggy Astoni gives a statement against Mick Jennings in Home and Away
© CHANNEL 5

Home and Away airs these scenes on Tuesday, January 23 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.

Digital Spy

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http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home...reunion-hopes/

Home and Away will hint at a reunion for Ziggy Astoni and Brody Morgan next month as their chemistry is revisited.

Ziggy had a brief relationship with bad boy Brody last year, but it came to an abrupt end when the Astonis disapproved of the partnership.

When Ben refused to let Ziggy continue living under his roof if she carried on with the romance, Brody had to intervene by suggesting it was best for them to split up.

However, scenes airing in early February will show there is still a palpable spark between the pair as they start spending time together again.

Ziggy and Brody's obvious rapport doesn't go unnoticed by her mum either, with it prompting Maggie to have a drastic change of heart over her daughter's love life.

But while Maggie is starting to see the situation in a whole new light, her attitude isn't shared by Ben – who remains adamant that the pair are better off apart.

Undeterred by her husband's feelings on the matter, Maggie later encourages Ziggy to reunite with Brody if she wants to – promising that she will be able to change Ben's mind.

Unfortunately, there could still be another obstacle standing in the former couple's way as Brody is already having second thoughts about getting back together with Ziggy, due to his history with drug addiction.

Will Brody and Ziggy decide to give things another go? And will Ben be able to accept their romance if they do?

Home and Away airs these scenes on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.