Felicity 'Flick' Newman (Jacqui Purvis)

[Pantherboy]

Sydney Daily Telegraph article - new character Felicity 'Flick' Newman (sister to Cash Newman), to be played by Jacqui Purvis.


"Jacqui's Right At Home In The Bay.

Given it is always summer in Summer Bay, Jacqui Purvis was not fazed about shooting in her swimsuit.

The 25-year-old actor is the newest face to join the cast of Home and Away, which is shot at Sydney's Palm Beach.

"For me it wasn't a huge deal," Purvis told The Daily Telegraph about filming in her swimsuit. "To me, that is the character, she would just run around in her bikini and it makes sense.

"Also, we are very lucky with the cast and crew, they are so empathetic towards it and I was very comfortable on set."

Purvis joins Home and Away as Felicity 'Flick' Newman and will make her debut on air this month.

She may be familiar to viewers from her work on rival TV soap Neighbours.

"Flick is a firecracker," Purvis said. "She has non-stop energy, an abundance of confidence, she is fun, flirty but also under all of that she is an incredibly vulnerable, sensitive and intelligent woman. That is the whole fun of playing her, she is a real joy because you get to play with all of those layers."

Purvis described landing the job as "a dream" at a time when the industry is suffering greatly due to the ongoing pandemic.

"It means consistency and it means I will get to move that acting muscle every day, which is so valuable," she said.

"I will get to act every single day, doing my dream job each day and that is more than I could have ever asked for."



And:

Home and Away spoilers: Newcomer Felicity is cast as a love interest for Tane

https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/05/home-and-away-spoilers-newcomer-felicity-is-cast-as-tanes-lover-15046200/?ito=newsnow-feed

Try to stay cool this Summer as Home and Away heats up with a new cast member.

Joining the established cast is Jacqui Purvis (Neighbours) as Felicity Newman, a firecracker with an abundance of confidence and no filter ? which can get her into a lot of trouble.

Finding herself on top of a bar dancing the night away, Felicity?s antics end up attracting the attention of Tane (Ethan Browne), one of the Parata brothers.

Carefree and easy going, Felicity is prepared to lay back, enjoy the ride and see where life takes her. But it wasn?t always like that?

Growing up in rural New South Wales, Felicity was only vaguely aware that times were tough for her family.

She was partially sheltered from the reality of life by her older brother Cash, who was always there to brighten her day and put a smile on her face.

On what we can expect from her character, Jacqui told Metro.co.uk: ?Felicity is a firecracker. She has non-stop energy, an abundance of confidence, and no filter; which can, at times, get her into a lot of trouble.

?However, under all that is a vulnerable, sensitive, intelligent woman, who has had a very hard upbringing.

?At the beginning she is there for her brother, but what draws her in closer, apart from family, is definitely a certain someone, so the Bay might have to get used to seeing Flick around??

There?s a lot more going on too as the mystery around who killed Susie intensifies ? and a devastating and explosive crash.

Looks like it?s going to be quite the summer!

[Pantherboy]

New Felicity promo:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bUx4L08k8

[lizann]

is she bipolar?

[kaz21]

I think it?s someone from Tanes past. I don?t think falicity is doing it.

[Pantherboy]

I think it?s someone from Tanes past. I don?t think falicity is doing it.

I agree that Felicity won't be the stalker. I think it is going to be her workmate from the club/bar, who we saw in tonight's Aust episode for the first time (the character is called Annie Sherman & is played by Megan Smart).

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUbY1j8BGzu/

[kaz21]

Yeah she seemed quite upset at Tane, especially as she supposedly never met him?!

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article:


Is Felicity behind Home and Away's deadly toxic chemical attack?
''She feels like the whole world is against her.''

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-felicity-chemical-attack-69535

Is Felicity responsible for the deadly chemical attack at Salt? Although she pleads innocence in Home And Away this week, more evidence is found that links her to the crime.

Convinced Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) is responsible for the attack that has left his uncle, Tane (Ethan Browne), at death's door, Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo) starts an online campaign against her. This, in turn, sparks a graffiti attack ? the words "Toxic Felicity" are emblazoned across her caravan.

"Felicity is feeling stressed, isolated and anxious," Jacqui tells TV WEEK. "She feels like the whole world is against her. But she's staying strong and is trying to get through this hard time with pure grit, as Felicity does."

When she heads to the police station to lodge a complaint, she sees her new friend Anne (Megan Smart) leaving after confessing to Detective Nasser (Julian Maroun) that she lied about being with Felicity on the night of the attack.

In a fresh search of Felicity's caravan, Nasser finds a bottle of the same drugs that were used to knock out Tane. Felicity cries that she's been set up!

Police officer Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) watches helplessly as Nasser leads his sister away, then is stunned when a toxicology report confirms the link between Felicity and Tane. Could he have been wrong about her all along?

"Cash wants to believe Flick when she says she's been set up, but there are just too many red flags for him to be able to back her completely," Nicholas explains.

Alone and desperate, Felicity turns to Anne for support again. But when she later notices a mention of the burned pesticides receipt on Nikau's webpage ? something only a handful of people knew about ? she starts to wonder if the attacker might be a lot closer to her than she suspected.

Has someone she hurt years ago returned to take revenge? Or is Tane's past coming back to haunt him and she's just caught in the crossfire?

"Whoever it is, she wants answers!" Jacqui says.


EDIT: DS article:

Home and Away stars reveal new twists after Tane attack mystery
The evidence against Felicity continues to mount.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37987174/home-and-away-tane-attack-new-twists-revealed/

[Pantherboy]

Digital Spy article:


Home and Away reveals shock kidnap twist for Felicity Newman
"It was you all along."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a38035968/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-newman-kidnap-twist/

Home and Away spoilers for UK viewers follow.

Home and Away has teased yet another surprising twist in Tane Parata's stalker storyline.

In a brand new trailer for upcoming Australian episodes, the soap has revealed that Felicity Newman will soon fall victim to Tane's stalker herself ? despite many in Summer Bay believing she's the culprit.

After she discovers the real identity of Tane's stalker, things take a worrying turn for Felicity when she's kidnapped, before coming to in an abandoned building.

In yesterday's (October 21) triple-bill in Australia, viewers saw Felicity confront Anne Sherman over her behaviour, realising that it had been Anne framing her all along.

When the police arrive to arrest Felicity and find her missing, suspicion mounts against her even further. Felicity soon discovers Anne's motives, but will she manage to escape and convince the Bay of the truth?

These scenes will air in the UK next year.

Opening up about her character's dizzying ordeal, actress Jacqui Purvis recently explained that Felicity is determined to get through it "with pure grit".

"Felicity is feeling stressed, isolated and anxious," she admitted. "She feels like the whole world is against her. But she's staying strong and is trying to get through this hard time with pure grit, as Felicity does."

The odds are stacked against Felicity as it stands, with her own brother Cash wary of her intentions after a toxicology report wrongly confirms a link between Felicity and Tane.

"Cash wants to believe Flick when she says she's been set up," Nicholas Cartwright, who plays Cash, said. "But there are just too many red flags for him to be able to back her completely."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia). Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article:


EXCLUSIVE: Felicity spirals out of control as she stops at nothing to prove her father was murdered in the explosive final week of Home and Away
''When she starts to drink it only amplifies her anger and depression.''

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-felicity-father-murdered-70016

At odds with her brother over her father's tragic death, Felicity decides to drown her sorrows in a spiral of self-pity this week ? and no one will get in her way.On the beach, Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) and Tane enjoy spending time together until a text from her brother Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) changes her mood.

Their father's memorial is approaching, and Cash has made plans to visit his gravesite. Felicity, however, wants nothing to do with it. Despite his death being ruled as a suicide, Felicity believes he was murdered.

"She believes her dad was murdered because her dad would never choose to leave his children," Felicity tells TV WEEK. "So in her mind someone must have killed him."

With no luck getting through to his sister, Cash leaves town for the memorial ? leaving Felicity to spiral out of control. Jasmine plays the role of babysitter attempting to keep Felicity's antics to a minimum as she traipses through town intoxicated.

When she's not looking, Felicity wanders off with a group of unknown men. Fed up, Jasmine attempts to drag her away but Felicity fires up and orders her to "back off!", before partying on.

"Felicity's mental state is slowly deteriorating," Jacqui explains. "She is in denial, and hurt. When she starts to drink it only amplifies her anger and depression.

"So in this moment she says a lot of things she will soon regret."

Later, Jasmine relays her night to Cash over the phone. The policeman is worried about his sister and what he's just discovered about their father might send her over the edge?



EDIT: the DS article:

Home and Away's Felicity Newman to spiral out of control as tragic story is revisited
Cash despairs as his sister heads down a destructive path.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a38317074/home-and-away-felicity-newman-storyline/

[Rowdydog12]

Same stuff every episode for this girl.. Whinge drink cry whinge cry drink.. How old is she supposed to be? 16??

[tammyy2j]

Same stuff every episode for this girl.. Whinge drink cry whinge cry drink.. How old is she supposed to be? 16??

She is annoying so far for me

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article (first part of the article):


Home and Away: Felicity drops a bombshell on Tane and Alf struggles to mend Roo's relationship with Martha
''This is a massive moment for Flick.''

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-tane-felicity-71384

Grieving from the sudden loss of his brother, Tane is barely holding it together this week. Now, the rock-solid relationship he has with Felicity could fall apart when she announces her future plans.

In Home and Away, Tane (Ethan Browne) is back in Summer Bay after laying Ari (Rob Kipa-Williams) to rest in New Zealand. He and Nikau (Kawkawa Fox-Reo) left shortly after the community paid tribute to him with a traditional Maori ceremony.

Tane and Nikau performed an emotional haka in Ari's honour, before carrying his coffin out together. While the Parata boys find closure at home, Mia (Anna Samson) continues to wrestle in her grief.

Back home, Tane and Nikau feel the hole Ari left in their life. Mia can't bear to be in the house. Tane knows he has to step up for his family, but how? He seeks out girlfriend Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) for love and comfort.

He finds her at the caravan park, dancing with headphones in. The image is enough to bring Tane out of his funk and happily embrace the woman he loves.

"Flick can be herself around Tane - her loud, fun, stubborn at times, self. Flaws and all," Jacqui tells TV WEEK.

In a heart-to-heart, Tane bears his soul to Felicity ? losing Ari and what it means for his role in the family, as well as their financial burden. It's weighing heavily on his mind.

Felicity listens and provides a shoulder to lean on. Tane then laments on what Ari and Mia lost and reveals that he sees a real future with Felicity. A house, a family, a life.

Felicity smiles gratefully, but inside, anxiety takes hold. Is this what she wants?

"This is a massive moment for Flick," Jacqui explains. "That fear of commitment rises and she panics."

Felicity runs to her brother Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) for advice. Due to their troubled upbringing, she isn't sure she wants children. But she knows Tane does.

"If she tells him, he may not want to be with her," Jacqui says. "Flick could ruin this relationship by getting in her own way."

With some encouragement from Cash, she bravely tells Tane the truth. She may never want kids or marriage in her future.

Tane recoils and promptly asks her to leave: "I can't do this", he says.

Uh oh! Is this the end for Felicity and Tane?



And the DS article:

Home and Away's Tane and Felicity to be hit with new setback in their relationship
The couple's future is thrown into doubt.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a39426822/home-and-away-tane-felicity-relationship-setback/

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away lines up worrying alcohol story for Felicity Newman
She is struggling following a horrific car crash.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a42784708/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-alcohol-storyline/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Felicity Newman is at the centre of an upcoming storyline about alcohol on Home and Away, as her drinking becomes cause for concern.

As Australian viewers already know, Felicity is still reeling from a horrific car crash on her wedding day to Tane Parata last year. The car she and Eden were driving in had been tampered with by a member of the Death Adders bikie gang, compromising the brakes.

Weeks after that terrible moment, Tane is keen to get back on track with the ceremony. However, Felicity has turned to drinking, and is set to take her addiction to the next level in new scenes airing soon in Australia.

In a new storyline, Felicity will organise a party where her drinking will get out of control.

"Flick survived the crash, but the dust has settled, and the emotional trauma hits her," Jacqui Purvis told NowToLove.com.au about her character's storyline.

"She uses alcohol to numb the guilt and grief ? she feels she's the cause of the crash."

While Tane hasn't seemingly picked up on Felicity's drinking, he has sensed his fianc?e has some hesitation in resuming planning on their big day.

After all, Felicity already had doubts about tying the knot in scenes aired in Australia last November.

Will Tane realise something is off with Felicity and encourage her to seek help?

Alcohol Change UK offers information, advice and support with their questions about drinking and the problems that can sometimes be caused by alcohol. For more information, visit Alcohol Change UK's website. Drinkline also offers free, confidential advice to anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am?8pm, weekends 11am?4pm).

Readers in the UK can also contact Drinkaware, while readers in Australia can find further support information via the Department of Health website.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus. Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.

[Rowdy12]

What age do you think Felicity is supposed to be ? I reckon 19 because she sure acts like it...

[Pantherboy]

Felicity promo: 'She was the life of the party. now the party is over.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0vWGz8v_Ks



And DS article:


Home and Away's Felicity Newman issues threat to Tane Parata in new row
Will she go through with it?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a42854331/home-and-away-felicity-tane-threat/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-pace episodes.

Home and Away's Felicity Newman and Tane Parata will continue to struggle this week in Australia, as the aftermath of the horror crash ? which has yet to air in the UK ? continues.

In upcoming scenes (via TV Week), Tane will start kicking off when he can't get the Wi-Fi at the Surf Club to work, and takes his frustrations out on John, who is caught completely off-guard.

In the end, Dean has to step in and intervene to stop the situation from escalating.

Back at home, Tane tries to be helpful and suggests to Felicity that she could look into getting some counselling to try and deal with the trauma.

Unfortunately, she is very much in denial ? and secretly smuggling in alcohol to try and deal with her issues ? and the suggestion sends her into a fury. In fact, she's so angry she actually threatens to move out.

Flick survived the crash, but the dust has settled, and the emotional trauma hits her," Jacqui Purvis, who plays Felicity, said last week.

"She uses alcohol to numb the guilt and grief ? she feels she's the cause of the crash."

It sadly feels like it might take a long time to get through to her. Will she start the path to recovery before her marriage to Tane is irreparably damaged?

Elsewhere this week in Australian-pace episodes, Justin Morgan's estranged daughter Ava Gilbert makes a surprise return to Summer Bay.

Alcohol Change UK offers information, advice and support with their questions about drinking and the problems that can sometimes be caused by alcohol. For more information, visit Alcohol Change UK's website. Drinkline also offers free, confidential advice to anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am?8pm, weekends 11am?4pm).

Readers in the UK can also contact Drinkaware, while readers in Australia can find further support information via the Department of Health website.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away updates fans on Tane and Felicity after heartbreaking storyline
Is there still hope for them?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43044988/home-and-away-spoilers-tane-felicity-heartbreak/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away has hinted that there could be a future for Tane Parata and Felicity Newman's relationship after all.

The popular couple went their separate ways on Australian screens last week following furious rows over Felicity's drinking. Needing time away to clear his head, Tane left Summer Bay for a short break.

Thursday's episodes on Channel 7 in Australia (February 23) saw Tane return to the Bay, hoping to move on with his life.

Tane's nephew Nikau suspected that he was giving up on Felicity too easily, but Tane was determined to respect his former fianc?e's decision by staying away from her.

The personal trainer even sent Felicity an abrupt text, asking her to pick up the rest of her things from the Parata house.

However, during a heart-to-heart with her best friend Eden Fowler, Felicity acknowledged that she still has strong feelings for Tane.

Eden was curious after Felicity admitted that she was "not ready for this to be over".

Sadly, Felicity then added: "It's never going to work between us. It's time for us to move on."

As Felicity continued to rely on alcohol to cope with the trauma of the recent car crash, she made a big mistake by drink-driving.

Felicity had her licence suspended, but the incident appeared to be the wake-up call that she needed as she reached out to Eden and her brother Cash for help.

Could Felicity also take steps towards reconciling with Tane?

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in April.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

Yahoo.com article - Aust Pace!


Detail in Home and Away snap spoils huge storyline: 'Can't wait'
The snap appears to show Felicity and Tane wearing wedding rings.

https://au.yahoo.com/lifestyle/detail-home-and-away-spoils-huge-storyline-051753026.html

Home and Away couple Tane Parata (Ethan Browne) and Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis) have been in a bad place ever since their wedding was ruined by vengeful bikies. The bride-to-be never made it down the aisle, after tampered car brakes sent her ute crashing into Justin Morgan (James Stewart) and Leah Patterson?s (Ada Nicodemou) vehicle.

While Felicity originally vowed she would marry Tane as soon as she escaped the car wreckage, she has now turned to alcohol to cope with the aftermath. The Salt owner has been clashing with her ex-fianc? and recently moved into the caravan park to get some space.

The couple's once blissful relationship has now crumbled, with Felicity declaring that she doesn't want to get married to Tane after all.

However, Home and Away fans have spotted a huge clue that suggests the couple will salvage their rocky relationship. Last week, the crew filmed a scene on Salt?s balcony that involved Tane and Felicity.

In a set of photos shared on the Home and Away Spoilers & Info Facebook group, both characters appear to be wearing wedding rings. The photos are small, but it seems Felicity is wearing two rings on her left ring finger.

Tane sported his signature red Summer Bay Fit shirt and was all smiles during the scene. Felicity was dressed casually, wearing a loose purple shirt tucked into a pair of denim shorts.

A video showing the scene being filmed was also shared by CelebTime tours, an agency that works closely with many of the Home and Away cast.

The snaps sparked wedding rumours, but unlike their first wedding filmed in Blayney last year, the pair haven?t been spotted filming a second ceremony. This could mean that the couple's second wedding attempt may be smaller and more intimate, or perhaps the pair don't tie the knot at all.

Fans were quick to speculate about Felicity and Tane?s possible nuptials, with many floating the theory that they will get hitched outside of Summer Bay.

?They probably didn?t get married in the bay. Maybe they went to New Zealand for the wedding. That would be nice,? one person suggested.

?Love Tane and Flick they are my fave couple, perhaps they might go quietly to New Zealand and get married with his family there?can?t wait to see this,? another added.

?I think they?ll elope ? or get married quietly in the backyard with a few friends. There won?t be a big wedding,? a third commented.

?They will probably do the beach wedding they originally planned. So happy for Tane!? another exclaimed.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away airs major change for Tane and Felicity after heartbreak
Can they work things out?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43250433/home-and-away-spoilers-tane-felicity-change/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away has hinted that there's still hope for Tane Parata and Felicity Newman's future after their shock split.

The popular couple recently went their separate ways on Australian screens following a heated row over Felicity's drinking.

Felicity became reliant on alcohol as she struggled to process the trauma of the recent car crash, which ruined her wedding day.

Although Felicity clearly still loves Tane, she had spent the past few weeks stubbornly avoiding him ? unable to see any future for them.

In Wednesday's Australian episode (March 8), Felicity continued to take time out to clear her head in her old home town.

Felicity has been staying with her foster father Gary Morrow, who has been encouraging her to take a chance on happiness by making things work with Tane.

When Felicity invited Tane to come and see her, she was relieved when he was intrigued enough to pay the visit.

Tane questioned whether Felicity had only asked him to make the trip to say a proper goodbye, but she immediately denied this.

Felicity confirmed: "I love you. I want us to be together. From there, I don't have all the answers. I was hoping we could figure that out together."

After giving it some thought, Tane agreed that he was willing to stay with Felicity and Gary for a while ? giving his relationship another chance.

Tane said: "It's a lot to work out. It's not going to be easy. [But] okay, I'll stay."

Will the couple get back together?

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in April.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

Following in from the previous DS article:


Home and Away's Tane Parata to face a huge new dilemma over Felicity Newman
Will they get engaged again?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43272099/home-and-away-spoilers-tane-felicity-dilemma/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away's Tane Parata faces a big decision in a new storyline, as Felicity Newman tries to get their wedding plans back on track.

Tane and Felicity had their first wedding day ruined after some secret sabotage from Summer Bay's biker gang led to a huge car crash.

Maid of honour Eden Fowler was driving Felicity to the ceremony when she found herself unable to brake due to the vehicle being deliberately damaged.

Although everyone survived the incident, Felicity didn't make it down the aisle after the chaotic events of the day. She later ended her relationship with Tane following rows over how she was using alcohol to cope with her troubled emotions.

Earlier this week, the show's Australian-pace episodes saw Felicity change her mind as she made an emotional plea to Tane.

While taking some time out in her old home town to clear her head, Felicity was pleased when Tane agreed to visit her.

Felicity asked Tane if they could try again with their relationship. Although Tane pointed out that they had lots to work through after their recent breakdown in trust, he agreed to stay with her to see how things would go.

In next week's episodes on Channel 7, Felicity believes that they've talked enough and are ready to get back to normal.

This includes moving the last of her things from the caravan park and returning to live at the Parata house.

However, further trouble could be on the horizon when it becomes clear that Felicity is also keen for the wedding to be re-booked.

Felicity pops the question to Tane, but he seems unsettled. Does Tane still want the same level of commitment after everything they've been through?

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in April.

Jacqui Purvis, who plays Felicity, recently expressed hope that her character will ultimately make it down the aisle with Tane.

She told Digital Spy: "I really do [hope that happens], just because I think Tane and Flick are so good for each other. They bring out the best in each other. They make each other a better person.

"They challenge each other as well, which is really important in a relationship. I think they're really good together, so I would love to see them walk down the aisle."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.



EDIT: The Nowtolove.com.au article:

Home and Away SPOILERS: Felicity wants a second chance - but will Tane say yes?
''Will you marry me again?''

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-felicity-and-tane-77031

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away reveals final outcome of Tane and Felicity storyline
A happy ending?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43317376/home-and-away-spoilers-tane-felicity-proposal-outcome/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Tuesday's Australian pace episode (March 14), which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away has officially confirmed that Tane Parata and Felicity Newman will get a second chance at tying the knot.

The pair's first wedding day descended into chaos this year when Felicity and her maid of honour Eden Fowler were at the centre of a car crash disaster on the way to the ceremony.

The big day was targeted by Tex Wheeler's dangerous biker gang, who were trying to kill Felicity's brother Cash. The ruthless criminals believed that Cash would be driving Felicity to the happy event, so they sabotaged the brakes on the wedding vehicle.

Recent episodes on air in Australia have seen Tane and Felicity briefly split up in the aftermath of the drama.

After they reunited, Tane privately vowed not to put any pressure on Felicity over re-booking a date for the wedding. However, the situation was taken out of Tane's hands when Felicity unexpectedly proposed at the beach.

In Tuesday's episode on Channel 7 in Australia (March 14), a confused Tane questioned Felicity's timing.

He pointed out: "You struggled with the whole marriage thing from the start. I don't want us to just dive into it again."

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpqpJT5r8b-/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=4f080081-c990-4ae6-ab87-d8510eb0d758

Felicity replied: "It's different now. I'm different. I didn't trust myself before not to screw it up. I was terrified I'd ruin everything and run if it got too hard.

"I'm not doing this for you ? or to make you happy. I'm doing this for us. I know what my life looks like without you in it, and I hate it. So I don't think either of us should go through that again."

Tane ultimately accepted Felicity's proposal and the couple excitedly shared the news with Cash and Eden.

Cash and Eden were immediately brought back on board as wedding planners, but Felicity asked them not to arrange the same location as last time to avoid any unpleasant reminders.

While Tane and Felicity didn't immediately set a date, they hinted that they wouldn't waste much time as they asked Cash and Eden how quickly they could get things organised.

Home and Away fans in the UK will see the proposal scenes on Channel 5 in May.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

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Home and Away reveals details of Tane and Felicity's second wedding
Jacqui Purvis "felt the pressure" filming the scenes.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43364142/home-and-away-tane-felicity-second-wedding/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away has revealed the details of what's going to go down at Tane Parata and Felicity Newman's second attempt at a wedding day.

The couple tried tying the knot recently, but their plans went up in flames, quite literally. Tex Wheeler's biker gang tampered with the wedding car and it crashed with Felicity inside into a petrol station, where it started to catch fire.

Although injured both emotionally and physically, the pair decided to give the wedding another go, and Australia's TV Week magazine has the details ahead of its airing Down Under.

In upcoming scenes on Australia's Channel 7, the couple ask Cash and Eden to help out, but they are so wrapped up in their own romance that they completely forget. Going to apologise, Cash and Eden are gobsmacked to find that Tane and Felicity have decided the wedding is happening the very next day.

After a quick jaunt to find a last-minute dress, Tane and Felicity tie the knot outdoors, with traditional Māori elements like dancers and a kaikaranga (the person who calls and welcomes everyone in to the service).

Speaking about the scenes, Jacqui Purvis ? who plays Felicity ? told the publication: "After all they've been through, Flick and Tane want a simple wedding and just to be married...

''I was so lucky to see [the Māori customs] first-hand. I was truly touched.

"To learn from Ethan [Browne] what the traditions are has been really moving. I also had to say my vows in te reo Māori, so I felt the pressure! I hope I did the beautiful language justice."

UK viewers will have to wait until May to see the wedding.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

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Home and Away hints at absences at Tane and Felicity's second wedding
"No stressing about guests."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43412279/home-and-away-spoilers-tane-felicity-absences/

Home and Away spoilers follow.

Home and Away has hinted that there'll once again be some notable absences at Tane Parata and Felicity Newman's wedding.

The happy couple are due to tie the knot on Australian screens next week, as the long-running soap celebrates its milestone 8,000th episode.

Tane and Felicity have already had a first shot at making it down the aisle, but their big day descended into disaster when Felicity was involved in a road accident on her way to the ceremony.

At the time, departed characters Gemma Parata and Chloe Anderson ? who'd both left the show ? sent their apologies and confirmed that they sadly wouldn't be able to make the trip over from New Zealand.

Tane was upset over these absences at the time, as he'd wanted all of his family to make it.

With a second wedding on the cards, Home and Away bosses have once again written in an excuse for possible no-shows ? Tane and Felicity don't want any guests this time.

This week's Australian episodes saw Tane and Felicity take control of their own wedding plans by deciding to tie the knot as soon as possible.

Wanting this ceremony to have a different feel to their doomed first one, they opted to have a tiny guest list with no extended family in attendance.

Felicity's brother Cash and best friend Eden Fowler were the only ones to receive invites, so they could be official witnesses.

Felicity told Tane: "Our easy-peasy 'turn up and get it done' wedding is all sorted. This is amazing. I'm so glad we don't have to wait. No stressing about dresses, flowers, invitations, guests ? especially guests."

When Cash and Eden later asked about other attendees, Felicity quipped: "There are none. If you weren't needed as witnesses, you wouldn't even be there either!"

Tane's nephew Nikau has also now left the show at Australian pace, moving to New York to be with Bella Nixon.

Nikau played a role in the ceremony from afar by giving Felicity some last-minute advice on the phone over how to recite her wedding vows in te reo Māori.

Home and Away fans in the UK will see the 8,000th episode on Channel 5 in May.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away star Jacqui Purvis shares fears over Felicity and Tane scene
"It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43477053/home-away-jacqui-purvis-felicity-tane-fears/

viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away star Jacqui Purvis has revealed her initial fears over Felicity Newman and Tane Parata's wedding scene.

The couple finally tied the knot in their second attempt during Australian scenes that aired this week, with Felicity saying her vows in te reo Māori. However, Jacqui has admitted she was nervous about getting it right.

?It?s one of the hardest things I?ve ever had to do,? the star told Stuff. ?There was a lot of pressure for me personally. Acting-wise I was just like, ?I?m going to embarrass myself. All these Kiwis are going to think I?ve butchered their lovely language?.?

However, the actress said she was "just really grateful and lucky that [she] got the chance to do it", recalling: ?The cultural adviser coached me through it and taught me the language and how to say it all properly. It took a lot of hours.

?Unfortunately, we only got a few takes to do it because we didn?t have the time and it was about to rain. We only got two takes and I stuffed up the first one and I was so annoyed because I made so many mistakes.?

The star explained that she also had doubts over whether the wedding would actually happen this time ? even right up until filming.

?There?s always that thing on this job. You don?t believe it until you?re filming because anything can happen," she noted. "They can change the script last-minute. They do and you get thrown a new script to learn at 7am.

?There?s so many things that can change, so even though I knew and I had been told, there was just this little thing in the back of my head that this could still change.?

Jacqui added that it will be a moment she will "probably never forget", as "it was very spiritual and so beautiful to be a part of it".

The soap also brought on board members of Sydney's Māori community to help advise, the star saying: ?The writers did such an amazing job involving all those aspects. And again, I just learned so much. I had no idea about how it all worked so it was just really cool.

?It was definitely a different day on set. There were lots of smiles, this feeling of, ?Oh my god, we?re actually doing this. We?re doing something really, really interesting, really cool, really exciting ? something we should be proud of?.

?Sometimes, work is a bit of a slog or it?s really intense, but then when you have a day like that, it makes it so worth it. You know you?re doing something special."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

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Home and Away star Jacqui Purvis explains Felicity's struggle over Kahu
A family reunion.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a43618731/home-and-away-jacqui-purvis-felicity-struggle-kahu/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away is set to introduce a new character wreaking havoc on Tane and Felicity's domestic bliss.

The newlyweds are currently enjoying their extended honeymoon phase, but it looks as though Tane's cousin Kahu's unexpected arrival in Summer Bay is set to shake things up.

"Flick likes Kahu but wonders why he's here and how long he's staying," actress Jacqui Purvis told TV WEEK.

"She's still in the honeymoon phase and doesn't want anyone to steal her love away."

Played by Jordi Webber, charming surfer Kahu seems to be wanting to stick around, asking Tane for a job at the gym.

In scenes airing this week in Australia and in June on Channel 5, Tane gives his cousin a temporary gig but soon finds out Kahu doesn't have any qualifications. This could result in serious trouble for Tane, who's put in a difficult position.

"Kahu hasn't quite learned the value of honesty, working hard and trust," Webber said of his character.

"He has a carefree attitude. He's this cheeky, fun, mischief, surfie, rolling stone who comes into town and brings the music. There's a lot of movement in him and a lot of 'no care' attitude, which is what makes him very fun to play with."

s for Purvis, the soap star has weighed in on starring opposite her now on-screen husband Ethan Browne, who plays Tane.

"I love working with Ethan," she said.

"He's been on this journey with me since day dot. He's really good to me and puts up with all my nonsense."

Will Felicity be on board with having Kahu around?

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[lizann]

who was running working salt for the wedding party reception?

[lizann]

has she bipolar?

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article:


Home And Away spoilers: Felicity has been drugged on a night out
'I've been drugged'.

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-felicity-drugged-77846

TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions illicit drug use and sexual assault.

The Battle of The Bands contest was supposed to be a fun night out. But Felicity has had to endure a harrowing ordeal.

In Home And Away this week, Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) wakes to find herself shivering and struggling to move in a room at the back of the nightclub. An unsteady Flick pulls her view into focus and tries to think: what happened?

What she doesn't realise is that a mysterious figure spiked her drink when she and her pal Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) were on the dance floor.

"At first, Flick has no idea what's happened ? she's very groggy, has no voice and her limbs don't work as they should," Jacqui tells TV WEEK."When she tries to sit up and realises her dress is ripped and her bra is showing, she suddenly suspects what has happened."

Emerging from the room, she collapses in Eden's arms. Lyrik withdraws from the competition, knowing how serious the matter is. At hospital, Dr Bree (Juliet Godwin) gently seeks information from Flick, who believes she may have been sexually assaulted.
"It's torturous," Jacqui says.

"She doesn't want to believe it, but has to, unfortunately. Bree helps her realise the horrible situation and helps her through a rape kit [examination] so that if she wants to get the police involved, she has the option."

At home, Tane (Ethan Browne) waits for his wife. When told the disturbing news, he's angry that Felicity's friends could allow that to happen ? but also wracked with guilt for not being there.

Meanwhile, her brother, policeman Cash (Nicholas Cartwright), is none the wiser as to his sister's ordeal.

Felicity is determined to put the ugly incident behind her, but Eden and Tane fear she'll spiral, as she did after the car accident wrecked her wedding day.

Eden urges her to confide in Cash.

"As a lot of women would be, Flick is scared, and feels so much shame," Jacqui says. "She blames herself. These kinds of attacks don't just hurt the victim, but the people around them ? they're also affected and there's a lot of guilt too."

If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, help is always available. Call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

[lizann]

is flick still drinking, thought after her binges before getting help stopping she wasn't

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article:


Home And Away spoilers: Felicity demands to watch the CCTV footage from her horror night
'I must watch it!'

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-felicity-hunts-attacker-77972

TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions illicit drug use and sexual assault.

With no end to her trauma in sight, Felicity makes a bold move to find her attacker this week. But will her search bring closure or crisis?

In Home And Away, Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) is trying everything she can to move on after she was sexually assaulted during a night out with her friend Eden (Stephanie Panozzo).

While celebrating Lyrik's performance at the Battle Of The Bands competition, a mystery assailant spiked Flick's drink. She later realised she'd been attacked.

At first, Flick hid what happened from her brother (Nicholas Cartwright), but when she finally told him, he promised to be there for her.

"It's a weight lifted off her shoulders," Jacqui tells TV WEEK. "Cash, of course, doesn't blame her, and wants to help her in any way possible. They both agree she needs to tell police so they can try to catch this criminal."

Despite the support of her friends, counselling sessions and a police investigation, Flick still wants answers. She goes to the police station and demands to see the CCTV footage from the night. Cash warns against it, but at her insistence, lets her into his office.

As Flick trawls through the footage, Cash calls her partner Tane (Ethan Browne). But his arrival causes further problems as Flick lashes out.

"Let me do this!" she cries. Cash and Tane leave, unsure of how to help her.

Hours tick by and Flick is no closer to finding the offender. She's haunted by a moment she can't remember?

The next day, Eden implores Cash to take a break ? he too is consumed by the search to find the attacker. While he's on the phone to Eden, the DNA results from Flick's tests come back. Could this be the breakthrough they need?

If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, help is always available. Call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article:


Home And Away spoilers: Felicity?s mystery attacker sends her an ominous ultimatum
'Pay up or else'.

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-blackmailed-78110

Try as she might to move on from her trauma of being drugged and sexually assaulted, Felicity faces an additional nightmare in Home And Away this week: blackmail.

Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) receives a mystery text demanding she pay $1000 to her assailant or the video of her sexual assault will go viral.

Sickened at the thought, she races home to husband Tane (Ethan Browne) and deliberates what to do.

Tane's instinct is to call the police, specifically Flick's brother Cash (Nicholas Cartwright), who has been investigating the case. But she doesn't want to involve him.

"She can't bring herself to do it," Jacqui tells TV WEEK, adding that the stress of her ordeal is fracturing her relationship with Tane.

"These two people are trying to work their way through trauma, but can't seem to find each other on the same page," she explains. "It's a strain and it's tough."

Cash may find out anyway when Xander (Luke Van Os) lets slip that Flick fled Salt after receiving a text. He probes Tane for answers, who squirms uncomfortably. Meanwhile, Flick chooses to ignore the texts ? but for how long?

It's only been a few weeks since someone spiked Flick's drink and assaulted her at the Battle Of The Bands concert. With some therapy, she was starting to put the incident behind her, but now she's back where she started, perhaps even more fearful.

"At first, it's hard [to open up]," Jacqui says. "She has to accept the attack and talk about it in depth [in therapy], which is traumatic once again, so it's a tough thing to do.

"She's so brave to go through it. And once she understands how beneficial it is to talk about it, she embraces it fully."

What will Flick choose to do ? pay up or fight back?

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away summer trailer has first look at Felicity blackmail storyline
She faces more demands from her tormentor.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a44535796/home-and-away-trailer-felicity-blackmail/

This story discusses topics including rape and sexual assault.

Home and Away spoilers follow.

Felicity Newman faces terrifying new blackmail threats in Home and Away's newest summer trailer.

The powerful clip, soundtracked by The Voice Australia winner Lachie Gill, previews scenes airing at Australian pace where Felicity was sexually assaulted after having her drink spiked at the Battle of the Bands event Lyrik were a part of.

The man who assaulted Felicity put her through even more trauma when he threatened to release the footage of the assault unless she paid him off.

Watch the clip below:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cunwk3-pVU-/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=b70e2d0a-8030-451f-b872-1e65b78bb06a

Terrified Felicity has already handed over cash to stop the video from being leaked, only for the evil abuser to return in the newest footage with even more demands.

"The thought of people seeing that video, he's forcing me to relive it every time he wants more money," she explains.

Felicity becomes so desperate to keep her attacker at bay that she even considers stealing money from the till at Salt in order to pay him off for good.

She turns to her husband Tane Parata for support, explaining that she feels like she's "drowning" with pressure and pain as she's forced to come up with $10,000 on a deadline.

"It's out of control," she admits as she hugs Cash.

While Felicity's brother Cash knows about the assault, she's determined to keep him from finding out that she's now also being blackmailed.

Cash starts to suspect something is wrong, telling Tane: "I know when my sister is hiding something."

The trailer ends with Felicity deciding to pay up, but the threat of her volatile attacker still hangs over her head. Will she go through with the payments?

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away's Felicity Newman plans to catch her attacker in tense scenes
Flick comes up with a risky idea.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a44626728/home-and-away-felicity-newman-plan-attacker/

Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct.

Home and Away spoilers follow for UK and Australian viewers.

Home and Away's Felicity Newman will come up with a dangerous plan in upcoming scenes, as she becomes more determined than ever to catch the person who attacked her.

Felicity faced an upsetting ordeal recently, after she had her drink spiked at the Battle of the Bands event and was then sexually assaulted by an unknown individual when she passed out.

Australian fans have also seen Felicity borrow $10,000 from her brother Cash after receiving a horrific ransom demand from the attacker, in which they claimed that if she didn't provide the cash, they would release a video of her assault.

In scenes that will air this week in Australia, and in a few weeks' time in the UK, Felicity will decide that enough is enough, and she comes up with a risky idea to catch her assailant, wanting to take matters into her own hands.

Speaking to TV Week, Felicity actress Jacqui Purvis explained: "Flick doesn't want to relive her trauma, so she thinks going to the police will prolong her horrible experience. She's full of shame - and scared that the police won't take her seriously."

Unfortunately for Felicity, just as she has the money from Cash to pay off the attacker, the villain doubles their demand for cash, revealing that they now want $20,000 - and if they don't get it, they'll release the video of her assault online.

Meanwhile, Felicity's husband Tane Parata has no idea that Flick is still in contact with the attacker. After the couple agreed to ignore the ransom demands, he believes that they have called the person's bluff over the video.

However, what Tane doesn't know is that his wife has already replied to her blackmailer with a time and a place for them to meet. But she's come up with a plan - she's going to catch them out by leaving a bag stuffed full of fake cash for them to find.

The next morning, Tane wakes to find a note from his wife saying that she won't "be a victim anymore" and asking him not to hate her, leaving Tane worried sick - especially when he frantically calls her and can't get through.

"Flick concludes that only she can make this blackmailing stop; only she can catch him," Jacqui said. "She forms a plan, saying she'll leave the money in a secure place. But what he doesn't know is she'll be waiting for him to pick up the fake money, and ready to take photos. Hopefully, that will be enough to catch him."

Heading to a deserted car park, Felicity places the bag of fake notes into a wheelie bin and retreats to her car to wait. Sinking into her seat, she waits desperately for the mystery attacker to arrive.

Will they show up - and what will Felicity do if she comes face-to-face with them once again?

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

Nowtolove.com.au article:

Home And Away spoilers: Felicity comes face-to-face with her attacker
'That's him!'

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-felicity-hunts-attacker-77972

TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions illicit drug use and sexual assault.

The moment she thought would give her closure has finally arrived. But will catching the man who drugged and sexually assaulted her really bring an end to Felicity's pain?

In Home And Away this week, Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) waits anxiously to see if her high-risk rendezvous has worked. Sitting in her car, she holds up her phone, hoping to take photos of the man who's been threatening her. When he eventually arrives and retrieves the backpack of ransom money, Flick snaps photos as evidence.

Meanwhile, her partner Tane (Ethan Browne) and brother Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) race to find her after discovering her plan. Flick had lied and told them she wouldn't give in to her blackmailer's demands. In fact, she'd secretly arranged to meet her tormentor.

"Her trauma is impacting her relationships hugely," Jacqui tells TV WEEK. "She's creating a lot of distance with the people she loves."

At the police station, Rose (Kirsty Marillier) arrives with the suspect. But as Flick leaves Cash's office, she unexpectedly comes face-to-face with the alleged perpetrator. The confronting moment is all too much.

"It's overwhelming," Jacqui says. "It's devastating ? a very emotional moment for her."

The burden of trying to catch his sister's attacker has taken a toll on Cash too. At home, his girlfriend Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) lends an ear as he reveals his own pain.

Can siblings Flick and Cash move past this?

With no end to her trauma in sight, Felicity made a bold move to find her attacker. But will her search bring closure or crisis?

Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) tried everything she can to move on after she was sexually assaulted during a night out with her friend Eden (Stephanie Panozzo).

While celebrating Lyrik's performance at the Battle Of The Bands competition, a mystery assailant spiked Flick's drink. She later realised she'd been attacked.

At first, Flick hid what happened from her brother (Nicholas Cartwright), but when she finally told him, he promised to be there for her.

"It's a weight lifted off her shoulders," Jacqui tells TV WEEK. "Cash, of course, doesn't blame her, and wants to help her in any way possible. They both agree she needs to tell police so they can try to catch this criminal."

Despite the support of her friends, counselling sessions and a police investigation, Flick still wants answers. She goes to the police station and demands to see the CCTV footage from the night. Cash warns against it, but at her insistence, lets her into his office.

As Flick trawls through the footage, Cash calls her partner Tane (Ethan Browne). But his arrival causes further problems as Flick lashes out.

"Let me do this!" she cries. Cash and Tane leave, unsure of how to help her.

Hours tick by and Flick is no closer to finding the offender. She's haunted by a moment she can't remember?

The next day, Eden implores Cash to take a break ? he too is consumed by the search to find the attacker. While he's on the phone to Eden, the DNA results from Flick's tests come back. Could this be the breakthrough they need?

If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, help is always available. Call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away reveals next stage of Felicity Newman's upsetting storyline
Felicity receives a surprising phone call.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a44841882/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-newman-call/

The following article contains discussion of sexual assault.

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away's Felicity Newman looks set to face her attacker in a restorative justice storyline.

Felicity received an unexpected phone call in Thursday night's triple bill in Australia (August 17), which revealed that Jeremy had asked for a meeting.

The timing was difficult for Felicity, as the call came just as her husband Tane needed to support his family in New Zealand.

Tane was alarmed to hear that Gemma Parata ? the widow of his late brother Mikaere ? had been in a car accident over in New Zealand.

Gemma was going to be in hospital for a while, so her son Nikau had already made plans to fly over from New York to support her.

Tane was reluctant to make his own trip to New Zealand as he didn't want to leave Felicity so soon after her sexual assault.

Felicity encouraged Tane to go and when she later received the call about Jeremy, she chose not to tell him about it as she knew that he'd want to stay.

Once Tane had left for the airport, Felicity paid a visit to her best friend Eden Fowler to tell her what was going on.

When Eden asked if Felicity was okay, she replied: "I'm not. I got a call yesterday. My attacker wants to meet with me."

Jacqui Purvis, who plays Felicity, first mentioned this storyline development in an exclusive interview with Digital Spy last month.

Jacqui told us: "We end up exploring restorative justice. That's where the story is heading, where Felicity actually talks to the perpetrator."

Restorative justice is a programme whereby those harmed by crimes meet those who were responsible, giving them an opportunity to discuss the impact and hold offenders to account.

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in October.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

DS article:


Home and Away's Felicity Newman makes decision after shocking call
She updates Eden and Cash.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a44866490/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-newman-decision-call/

The following article contains discussion of sexual assault.

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away's Felicity Newman agreed to consider meeting her attacker in Monday's Australian episode (August 21).

The long-running soap is exploring the issue of restorative justice as part of Felicity's ongoing storyline.

Last week, Felicity received a phone call and was told that Jeremy ? the man who sexually assaulted her and then made blackmail threats ? had asked to meet her following his recent arrest. She then confided in her best friend Eden Fowler about the unexpected request.

In Monday's visit to Summer Bay, Eden advised Felicity against seeing Jeremy as she feared that the experience would be too triggering for her.

When Felicity turned to her brother Cash for further support, the police constable pointed out that the restorative justice programme can have some benefits.

Cash arranged for Felicity to meet Summer Bay newcomer Harper Matheson, who had more specific knowledge to share from her background as a social worker.

Felicity was interested in the possibility of securing closure through speaking to Jeremy, but still had questions about how it would work.

n the end, Felicity announced to Cash and Eden that she had agreed to meet the programme's facilitator to discuss things further.

She said: "I want to look into the restorative justice a little bit more, so I spoke to the facilitator and there are some meetings that I need to attend to start the process, so I'm going to go to the city to do that. It doesn't lock me into anything."

Eden offered: "I can take you, if you think it will help. I promise I will keep my opinions to myself."

Restorative justice is a programme whereby those harmed by crimes meet those who were responsible, giving them an opportunity to discuss the impact and hold offenders to account.

Jacqui Purvis, who plays Felicity, had previously spoken about this storyline development in an exclusive chat with Digital Spy.

She told us last month: "We end up exploring restorative justice. That's where the story is heading, where Felicity actually talks to the perpetrator."

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in October.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

[Pantherboy]

Felicity promo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnAID2encMI


DS article:

Home and Away reveals first look as Felicity Newman faces her attacker
"He didn't win. He didn't break me."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a44891040/home-and-away-trailer-felicity-faces-attacker/

The following article contains discussion of sexual assault.

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away has shared the first-look clips of Felicity Newman meeting her attacker, as the soap explores the topic of restorative justice as part of an ongoing storyline.

Recently, Felicity received a phone call and learned that Jeremy ? the man who sexually assaulted her and then tried to blackmail her ? had asked to meet her after he had been arrested. After pondering whether she should or not, Felicity decided to face her attacker.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwQx5S-sokv/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=b94ea1eb-24e7-442e-8557-98dc340faa7e

In this trailer, Felicity says that she can't remember what happened and hopes that meeting him will help her piece together the events of the night, while also showing him that he hasn't broken her spirit or ruined her life.

But we also see her tearfully admit that she hates Jeremy, while another brief clip sees her get emotional and call him pathetic, as he looks smug and unrepentant. Will she be able to get the closure that she deserves, or will he be able to get into her head and manipulate the situation?

hese scenes will air on Australian TV imminently, and should air in the UK around October time.

Actress Jacqui Purvis recently spoke about the reaction to the storyline to Digital Spy, stating: "I've had people coming up to me and telling their stories. That's really overwhelming but also really beautiful, because if somebody had gone through something as horrible as this, I hoped that I had done it justice and portrayed it truthfully."

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

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Nowtolove.com.au article:


Home and Away spoilers: Felicity has exciting family news for Tane
?I?m ready.'

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/home-and-away/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-tane-discuss-family-78835

For the longest time, Felicity has said she doesn't want kids. But this week, her change of heart could save her relationship.

In recent episodes of Home and Away, Tane (Ethan Browne) confronted his wife about not wanting children. His recent trip to visit family in New Zealand reminded him of what he's been missing ? and now he just can't let it go.

While Flick (Jacqui Purvis), who has been open about her fears, promised Tane she would think about it, the truth is she may never be ready.

"Their conversation doesn't really go as well as expected," Ethan tells TV WEEK.

"Tane is all for it, and Felicity is hesitant [to have kids]."

During a night on the town with friend Harper (Jessica Redmayne) and her brother Cash (Nicholas Cartwright), Flick gets an insight into how much Tane is hurting.

He desperately wants children and Flick's hesitation is stopping him from true happiness. When Cash checks in, Tane divulges his private pain. Can he truly be happy without a family?

The next morning, Tane nurses a heavy hangover, while Flick deliberates what to do. In a last-ditch effort to save her marriage, she turns to her husband and tells him what he's been desperate to hear: "I'm ready to start trying for a baby." Tane can't believe it.

"Felicity giving [Tane] the green light to start a family is everything he could have asked for," Ethan says. "He's just over the moon."

But a buoyed Tane doesn't notice the hesitation written all over his wife's face. Has she made the right decision or caused an even bigger problem for herself?



And:

Home and Away's Felicity Newman to share family decision with Tane Parata
Is she being honest?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a45299090/home-and-away-felicity-newman-baby-tane-parata/

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New Felicity & Tane promo 'A beginning of a lie':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mprUOncALo4


And the DS article:

Home and Away's Felicity Newman deceives Tane Parata in new scenes
The couple have been struggling in their marriage.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a45405617/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-tane-deception/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away's Felicity Newman is set to deceive Tane Parata in upcoming scenes.

Tane has been obsessed with wanting to start a family with Felicity lately, while she has been hesitant ? particularly as she's previously been adamant that she doesn't want to have children.

After realising how much he's hurting, Felicity told Tane she's changed her mind and wants to try and start a family, but it was apparent she isn't as keen to do this as she made out.

In scenes set to air this week (via Australia's TV Week magazine), we'll see that Felicity is still taking her contraception pills, and Tane doesn't know.

Considering their marriage is on the rocks already, what will happen if Tane finds out?

Speaking previously about his character's feelings, Ethan Browne, who plays Tane, said: "Felicity giving [him] the green light to start a family is everything he could have asked for. He's just over the moon."

It's been a tough few weeks and months for the couple, as Felicity has been struggling in the wake of being attacked by Jeremy, while the Parata family have more recently had to deal with matriarch Gemma suffering an accident in New Zealand.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

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DS article:


Home and Away's Felicity Newman confronted over lying to Tane Parata
Mackenzie is unimpressed.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a45498306/home-and-away-spoilers-felicity-newman-confronted/

Home and Away spoilers follow from Tuesday's Australian episode (October 10), which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away's Felicity Newman faced a difficult situation on Australian screens on Tuesday, as Mackenzie Booth realised that she was lying to her husband Tane Parata.

Felicity has told Tane that she's ready to try for a baby with him, but she has been continuing to take her contraceptive pills without his knowledge.

The Summer Bay couple appear to be on different paths, with Tane desperate for a family and Felicity unsure whether it's what she wants at this stage in her life.

In Tuesday's episode on Channel 7, Mackenzie returned to work at Salt after a break to visit her brother Dean Thompson in Far North Queensland.

Related: Home and Away to air devastating new Justin and Leah scenes

As Mac caught up with everything that had happened in her absence, Tane decided to let her know about his and Felicity's decision to start a family together.

Tane was clearly overjoyed over the news, but Mac noticed that Felicity appeared to be more hesitant.

All became clear to Mac when she went into the store room at Salt and found Felicity's hidden stash of pills.

Although Mac respected Felicity's right to take control of her own future, she couldn't understand why she wasn't being honest with Tane.

Under pressure to explain, Felicity protested that she was merely delaying things until she felt ready to get pregnant.

Felicity said: "We will start trying. The pill's just there to buy me some more time. Just until I get my head around being a mum."

When Mac pointed out that may never happen, Felicity replied: "I'm going to get there. I have to ? starting a family is just too important to him."

Mac refused to back down and urged Felicity to stop lying, so Felicity finally told her husband that they needed to talk. Will she finally be honest with him?

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 early next year after the show's Christmas break.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

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DS article:


Home and Away's Felicity Newman makes a big decision after split from Tane
He's moved out of their house.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a45680908/home-and-away-felicity-newman-ring-tane/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-pace episodes, and these scenes won't air in the UK until next year.

Things aren't looking good for Felicity Newman and Tane Parata in new scenes of Home and Away airing in Australia this week.

The couple have hit the rocks after Tane discovered that his wife had lied about wanting to start a family with him. Despite telling him she was ready to try for a baby, Felicity had been secretly taking contraceptive pills.

Once he discovered her deceit, Tane moved out of their house and is now weighing his options, thinking to return to New Zealand.

"Tane could potentially move back to New Zealand, but for now, he needs space and time," Tane actor Ethan Browne told TV WEEK.

In upcoming episodes, Felicity sees a glimmer of hope when Tane gets back home with a bag, but she sobers up when he informs her he's just there to get some clothes.

Later on, Felicity is hurt when she realises Tane is staying with her business partner Mackenzie Booth as she spots her handing him the keys to her place.

Ignoring customers at Salt, Felicity snaps at Mackenzie, but will she ruin their friendship?

Determined to save their marriage, Felicity apologises for exploding at Mackenzie and asks her a favour: return her wedding ring to Tane in a final effort to make things right.

Will Tane reconsider?

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5. In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.

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Yahoo.com article (2nd part of the article):


Felicity?s new love interest on Home and Away


https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/home-and-away-spoiler-leaked-snap-appears-to-reveal-engagement-014304481.html

There are also rumours that Felicity is getting a new love interest. Fans are convinced she?s leaving the show this year, and one floated the idea of Felicity leaving for love ? and no, it?s not Tane.

?[Jacqui] was seen filming a lot of scenes with newcomer Joshua Orpin (character?s name not confirmed). Josh is only a guest and [I] believe they become a couple! Maybe this is her way of leaving the show,? they wrote.

?There has been scenes of Felicity and Tane [at] Eden and Cash?s engagement party, [where] they look all cosy together? maybe they spend one more cosy night together [due to their] history.

?Anything is possible, it is Home and Away, they like to keep us guessing,? the fan added.

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Following on from the last post, this is the Daily Telegraph article (subscription only) from earlier this year about Joshua Orpin joining H&A:


"Summer Bay bad boy: Meet the new heart-throb on Home and Away, Joshua Orpin
There is a new bad guy in Summer Bay - meet the latest hottie to join the cast of TV soap Home and Away. You may recognise him from a major international show


He?s an Australian actor better known for his work overseas than on home soil ? meet Joshua Orpin, the new Summer Bay bad boy.

The 29-year-old will make his Home and Away debut over the coming months with character details under wraps for now.

?One of the reasons I was keen to do this gig was because of that, I have worked internationally and I have been quite homesick, especially over Covid where I wasn?t able to come back to Australia even when I wasn?t working,? Orpin told The Daily Telegraph. ?I was really keen to get stuck into some Aussie stuff. It isn?t about being known here as the driving motivator but I really wanted to get stuck into some Aussie shows, film and TV and this came along and I thought it was the perfect opportunity.?

Orpin is best known for playing Conner Kent, or Superboy, a genetic clone of Superman and Lex Luther, in juggernaut US show, Titans.

He has been based out of the US and Canada for the past few years with his other acting credits including smaller parts in Preacher, Love Me, Upright, and The Doctor Blake Mysteries.

The fast pace of Home and Away was different to anything Orpin has worked on before. While other shows shoot an episode a week or even a few weeks, the TV soap films 12 hour days, six days a week to create five half-hour episodes each week.

?I wasn?t sure really what to expect,? said Orpin. ?It is incredibly fun, it is just an adjustment for someone who hasn?t worked in this style of TV before because it is just fast and the amount of television that they produce in terms of volume and in the time frame that they do it is remarkable. Being part of that, you have to be fast, efficient and really on top of things. It certainly sharpens you up and improves your skills so I am glad for it.?

He couldn?t say too much about his character.

?I can say he is a bit of a bad boy who comes into the show and stirs up some trouble among the Summer Bay locals,? he explained. ?He is seemingly one thing on the surface but he has a great depth to him that I?ve had a lot of fun exploring.? "


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This has also been posted in the spoilers thread for the week 12th - 15th August.


Felicity collapsed at the end of last night's episode (Mon 12th) in Aust. This is the new promo which followed afterwards:


'Home and Away Promo| When is the right time to say goodbye?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51JHBB1aGyo



The yahoo.com.au article:


Home and Away's Jacqui Purvis breaks silence on dramatic exit: 'Had to take the plunge'
EXCLUSIVE: Here's the real reason Jacqui Purvis had her character Felicity killed off.

https://au.yahoo.com/lifestyle/home-and-aways-jacqui-purvis-breaks-silence-on-dramatic-exit-had-to-take-the-plunge-211047039.html

Home and Away viewers were shocked on Monday night when fan-favourite character Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis) collapsed abruptly. The episode threw viewers for a loop, with all signs pointing towards Felicity getting back together with her ex-husband Tane Parata (Ethan Browne) at Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright) and Eden Fowler's (Stephanie Panozzo) engagement party.

During one of their emotional conversations in the restaurant Salt, Felicity's vision went blurry and she suddenly fell to the ground. Her brother Cash rushed to her side and upcoming promos confirm the Summer Bay resident isn?t going to get through this medical emergency.

Jacqui Purvis told Yahoo Lifestyle that she absolutely loved her time working on the show, but it was the right time for her to depart the soap.

?I?ve had an incredible time on the show. Some of the best years of my life. However, I knew I wanted an international career, so, I had to make the decision to leave and take the plunge,? she tells us.

?I owe so much to the show, [and] because of it, I feel confident and ready to take on the international stage. I'm so grateful to the fans for supporting me through my years on the show.?

Yahoo Lifestyle understands the actor is hoping to head to Hollywood, following in the footsteps of ex-Home and Away stars such as Chris Hemsworth, Isla Fisher and Samara Weaving.

What?s in store for Felicity Newman on Home and Away?
The death of Felicity was less dramatic than many fans had predicted ? with no gunfire or weapons in sight. While Jacqui previously said she wanted an extremely ?intense and gory? death, her drop to the floor was dramatic but clean.

Fans have been busy speculating online and many believe she suffered from a brain aneurysm, with a nurse writing: ?I?m thinking brain aneurysm, subarachnoid haemorrhage. Just a thought from a nurse, don?t know what [the writers will] come up with.?

Upcoming promos show Tane and Cash at Felicity?s side in the hospital, as she lies there unconscious but hooked up to life support.

Cash tells Tane that the prognosis is ?bad?, with Cash saying he?s ?not ready? to say goodbye. In response, Tane says: ?I know. But it?s time.?

In a touching upcoming scene, Cash is seen walking with hospital nurses alongside Felicity?s body through the hospital, which is known as an honour walk. This entails hospital staff commemorating patients who have chosen to donate organs after their death.

It looks like Cash will finally decide to turn the life support machine off on Monday, August 19, with the episode synopsis reading: ?Cash makes a difficult choice.?

Fans devastated by Jacqui Purvis? exit from Home and Away
Of course, Home and Away fans have been flooding Facebook fan groups with their disappointment. Many were sad to see Jacqui?s character being killed off, because it puts a stop to any storylines where she could return.

?I?m choked [up]. I know it?s [the] actors? choice [to leave] and totally get they have to do what?s right by them, but killing her off leaves no chance of return. I?m not ready,? one person lamented.

?Honestly thought it would be a lot more dramatic than that. I know she wanted a HUGE exit and my mind had a really dramatic exit for her? she was one of my favourites so I?m sad to see her go,? another added.

?So sad to see Flick go, such a good actress, love love her,? a third wrote.

?This hurt so bad, even though it?s a [TV] programme, it?s a true warning that anything can happen in any given moment,? another said.

It?s unlikely Jacqui?s character will return, but for those fans holding out hope ? Home and Away has been known to bring back characters from the dead in the past. Darryl ?Brax? Braxton returned in 2016 after plunging to his death in a lake in 2015, claiming he had faked his death. This won?t work in Felicity?s case, but there?s always the trope where a secret twin makes their way to Summer Bay!



DS

Home and Away star responds to tragic death storyline
Who left Summer Bay?...

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a61857350/home-and-away-jacqui-purvis-felicity-newman-exit/

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DS article:


Home and Away star posts final goodbye message after tragic exit
"Had an absolute blast."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a61929433/home-and-away-jacqui-purvis-exit/

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-paced episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away actor Jacqui Purvis has shared a goodbye media to social media after her character Felicity Newman's last scenes aired in Australia.

Felicity suffered a shock collapse last week, and it soon transpired that she had a brain aneurism and was declared brain-dead. This week's episode sees her loved ones make the tragic decision to turn off her life support. Upcoming funeral scenes will feature the return of her foster father Gary.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-4iaSVssUr/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=ad28c8a4-3a4f-406a-af86-97fed85bf374

Purvis shared a compilation video to her Instagram page, featuring plenty of clips of her and her fellow cast and crew members goofing off on set.

In the caption, she wrote: "What a life!! Thank you to @homeandaway for an incredible three years. Had an absolute blast.

"This is just a snippet of the love I have for the cast and crew, a lot of people are missing.

"There's too many people to thank but most importantly to [Ethan Browne] for helping create a beautiful love story. And to the fans for your undying support, thank you for allowing Flick into your homes. I hope she brought you as much joy as she did me.

Tane Parata (Felicity's ex-husband) actor Browne commented on the post, writing: What a journey indeed! You brought 'Tanicity' to life, and injected a thunderous energy to the bay! Thank you for gracing us all with it. You are going to be sorely missed my friend"

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5, with repeat screenings at 6pm on 5STAR and first look screenings at 6.30pm on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7Plus.