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Digital Spy article.
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Josef Brown, who played Matt Turner on Neighbours, has made a guest appearance on H&A as Dr. Mike, who delivers Tori's baby.
Home and Away brings in Neighbours star Josef Brown for guest role
Here's why fans recognised Dr Mike.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...bours-dr-mike/
Home and Away featured a familiar face from Neighbours on Australian screens this week.
The Summer Bay soap has aired some dramatic scenes, with Tori Morgan giving birth to her baby daughter Grace while still hiding out in a safe house.
Tori was supported by her friend Jasmine Delaney (Sam Frost) while in labour, and the baby's father Robbo Shaw (Jake Ryan) also turned up just in time to see his little girl born.
These scenes also featured the arrival of guest character Mike, a doctor who helped to deliver the baby.
Mike was played by Josef Brown, who's best known for his regular role on Neighbours as Matt Turner between 2013 and 2015.
Police constable Matt moved to Ramsay Street with his wife Lauren (Kate Kendall) and their three children, facing various family dramas as soon as they arrived.
Matt's time in Erinsborough came to a dramatic end in March 2015 when he was knocked over in a hit and run accident, which led to his death.
He also made a one-off appearance in Neighbours in 2016, when he appeared before Lauren in a dream.
Away from the soap world, Josef has starred in Dance Academy, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena and Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries.
Thursday's episode of Home and Away in Australia ended with Tori's life hanging in the balance, after she suffered a shock collapse following the baby's arrival.
UK fans will see these scenes on Channel 5 in late November.
Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia).
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Digital Spy article (The latest H&A spoilers have been delayed due to a public holiday here on Monday):
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Home and Away to air dramatic hospital scenes for Tori Morgan
How serious is her health scare?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...spital-scenes/
Home and Away will air a dramatic fight to save Tori Morgan's life on Australian screens today (October 7).
Tori's future was left hanging in the balance last week, as she suffered a shock collapse on the morning after she'd given birth to her baby girl Grace.
Monday's episode on Channel 7 in Australia will reveal the aftermath of the cliffhanger, as Tori is rushed from the safe house to the hospital.
All signs point to Tori surviving, as Penny McNamee recently returned to filming at the show after taking maternity leave in real life. But could this sudden health scare tie in with her disappearance from our screens?
Meanwhile, today's episode will also see a troubling situation at Summer Bay High turn even more serious as the police investigate an attempt to drug Maggie Astoni.
Last week on Australian screens, Ryder Jackson came clean to Maggie about how fellow student Blake had tried to drug her water bottle during an exam, hoping that he'd be able to cheat if she fell asleep.
Ryder knows that Blake has an abusive father, so was driven to desperate measures to pass his exam and impress him. Could things get worse when the police become involved?
And from the preview we saw after Monday nights episode, it looks like there is going to be a bit of a custody dispute between Robbo & Justin over baby Grace, while Tori is in a coma....
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Digital Spy article:
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Home and Away's Tori exit twist leads to dramatic new feud
It's Justin vs Robbo.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...in-robbo-feud/
Note: This article contains Home and Away spoilers from Australian pace episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away has kicked off a dramatic new feud storyline for Robbo Shaw and Justin Morgan after Tori's exit twist.
The two men bitterly argued over the future of Robbo and Tori's baby in tense scenes which aired in Australia today (October 10).
This week's episodes on Channel 7 have seen Tori left in a coma after giving birth to her baby daughter Grace.
Tori suffered a stroke just hours after welcoming the new arrival in the safe house, where she had been hiding out for several weeks.
The popular doctor is now on life support – a storyline written in because Penny McNamee, who plays Tori, went on maternity leave in real life.
Thursday's episode in Australia featured the aftermath of Tori's dramatic health scare, as Grace's future was called into question.
Robbo (Jake Ryan) was determined to have Grace living with him and Jasmine (Sam Frost), believing that she was better off with her father.
Tori's brother Justin (James Stewart) had other ideas, believing that Grace should be living at the Morgan house until her mum gets better. He also feared that Robbo was already writing Tori off by changing plans for Grace's living arrangements in light of recent events.
Tensions reached boiling point as Justin heard gossip that stressed-out Robbo wasn't coping well with the pressure of his new family situation.
When Justin stormed over to Robbo's place and insisted on taking Grace right away, the showdown almost turned violent as Robbo fiercely refused to hand her over.
Robbo was also appalled when his wife Jasmine suggested it wouldn't be a bad idea to let Justin have Grace for a while. Jasmine thought Robbo needed time to clear his head after the traumatic events of the past few months, but he clearly felt otherwise.
Next week on Australian screens, this new dispute will get worse as Justin threatens to take Robbo to court. Could a custody battle be on the horizon?
Home and Away airs these scenes in late November on Channel 5 in the UK.
Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia).
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Nowtolove.com.au article.
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Tori’s reunion with baby Grace takes a distressing turn on Home and Away
“That’s not my baby!”
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...rom-coma-60374
Tori waking from her coma in Home And Away last week was the miracle we'd been praying for.
Now, as her family gather by the doctor's bedside, there's one tiny member yet to meet Tori (Penny McNamee) properly: her daughter Grace.
But as Tori is reunited with Grace, what should be a joyous moment takes a distressing turn when the new mum claims Grace isn't her baby!
Tori may be conscious, but whether she'll make a full recovery isn't certain. When she struggles to lift her left arm and can't recall giving birth, her brother Justin (James Stewart) panics. Alex (Zoë Ventoura) and Mason (Orpheus Pledger) urge him to remain calm while the hospital runs tests.
As Tori continues to shake off the effects of her coma, she slowly feels more like herself and before long asks to see little Grace.
"She remembers she's had a baby," Penny, 36, tells TV WEEK. "But when they bring her in, that joy you're expecting her to feel, and she's expecting to feel, quickly turns to despair."
Robbo (Jake Ryan) brings Grace to Tori, but as she cradles the baby, she becomes agitated. She claims the child isn't hers and demands Justin take the infant away.
Penny, 36, tells TV WEEK why Tori is so distressed.
"She's expecting to see this little newborn, but Grace is six weeks old by then," she explains.
Robbo tries his best to convince Tori that Grace is her daughter, but she won't hear of it.
Meanwhile, Jasmine (Sam Frost) is struggling to let go of Grace and their plans to move to the farm for a fresh start as a family.
She's bonded with the baby and saddened by the idea of Tori taking her into her care.
Will Jasmine be able to let go?
Home And Away airs Monday to Thursday, 7pm, on Channel Seven.
and the Digital Spy article:
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...gan-new-twist/
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home and Away’s Penny McNamee reveals: “Why I almost walked away"
The actress opens up on returning to work after having her second baby
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...ost-quit-60593
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
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Home and Away spoiler: Tori's torment as baby Grace is kidnapped
The beloved doctor is left reeling as her baby is taken.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...idnapped-64395
Home and Away is set for a thrilling week, as police finally start to close in on Leah's attacker and the Parata family are firmly in their sights.
But one of them will take drastic measures to avoid capture – even if it means putting baby Grace in harm's way…
On Home and Away, Colby (Tim Franklin) continues his investigation into the robbery at the Diner.
So far, his leads have come up short. But he can feel he's close… his instincts telling him the Parata family are at fault.
However, Dean (Patrick O'Connor) suspects his friend is a little put-out after witnessing Mackenzie (Emily Weir) and Ari's (Rob Kipa-Williams) relationship and wants his revenge.
While Colby rejects the idea, he wonders if Dean has a point.
However, the next day, Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo) piques his interest when he questions him about the robbery.
Colby decides to make an impromptu visit to the Paratas and is shocked to find an item of clothing matching the description of the intruder.
With a warrant in hand, he returns to the house for an official search.
Nikau, fearing his family will be teared apart once again, flees the house.
As he searches for a way out of town, he notices John (Shane Withington) and Tori (Penny McNamee) on the side of the road.
After an unexpected tumble, the doctor has rushed to John's aide… leaving her car open and unattended.
Without thinking, Nikau jumps in the car and makes his getaway.
Tori gives chases, screaming for him to come back but it's too late.
The teen hits the accelerator and speeds away, unaware baby Grace is in the back seat!
Tori races to the police station where she tearfully informs Colby that her daughter has been kidnapped.
She didn't see who it was, but Colby already has his suspicions and alerts police in the area.
Jasmine (Sam Frost), later, overhears the commotion and places blame on Tori for being a bad mother. How could she let this happen?!
As Jasmine seeks advice on what to do about Grace's wellbeing, Tori fears she may lose her daughter forever.
Will her little girl be returned safely?
And:
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...kidnap-horror/
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
It's official, we?re obsessed with Home And Away?s Tori and Christian's blossoming romance thanks to this steamy teaser
Awkward flirtation alert.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...e-teaser-65457
Summer Bay is shaping up to have a summer of love as romance blossoms not only between Roo and Owen and Mackenzie with both Tane AND brother Ari, but also Tori and the hunky new doc in town, Christian Green.
Tori's portrayer Penny McNamee has shared a cheeky new teaser to her Instagram of her upcoming awkward flirtation with Dr Green, and the chemistry is so sizzling we have hot goose bumps. How is that even possible?!
"I dedicate this trailer to all the ladies who have ever liked a guy, but mis-read the signals. I stand with you in solidarity. 🙋*♀*❤*" she perfectly captioned the post.
The short clip is full of cringe-worthy flirtation and awkward run-ins that you just know deep in your bones is the beginning of one of Home And Away's great love stories.
And, the fans know it, too.
"This looks like it's going to be a fun storyline to watch," one commented.
Another then adding: "This is hilarious 😂. Can't wait for you two to get together."
When TV WEEK first teased the promo hinting at Tori and Christian's romance, Penny responded: "Oh things are about to get real interesting! 😜"
Only further teasing fans (and us)!
"It was nice to become part of the enormously rich tapestry that is Home And Away," Ditch recently told TV WEEK.
"It's nice to put my fingerprint on it.
"I'm fortunate to work with some lovely people too. Penny [McNamee, who plays doctor Tori] is an affable person; bright and bubbly. It's been wonderful to work alongside her - we've developed a trust in each other. When that happens, it allows you to produce great work together."
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyIk8sn...ource=ig_embed
And:
Home and Away trailer teases Tori Morgan's new romance storyline
"That was an accident."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...ristian-green/
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home And Away: Tori and Christian?s first date is a disaster - the reason will surprise fans
''There?s a little sizzle between them.''
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...ian-date-65468
They've already shared a kiss ? albeit unexpectedly ? but are yet to have a conversation that doesn't end in disaster. Unfortunately, this week, Christian and Tori's first date goes a similar way.
This week in Home And Away, Christian (Ditch Davey) invites Tori (Penny McNamee) for a drink at Salt. The excited doctor says yes immediately, relishing a chance to show Christian a side of her that doesn't involve baby vomit or a stethoscope.
That evening, Christian learns more about Tori's life. To her own surprise, she reveals her connection to Robbo (Jake Ryan) and how they came to co-parent baby Grace. Christian is impressed, his feelings for her growing.
"There's a little sizzle between them, which is fun to play," Ditch tells TV WEEK. "They work together closely and Tori is entangled both professionally and personally."
Unfortunately, their evening is cut short when Ziggy phones, asking Tori for help.
Dean has been caring for Jai (River Jarvis) overnight and his temperature has spiked. Unable to get hold of his mother Amber, Dean pleads with Ziggy for help so he phones Tori, who agrees to meet them at the hospital.
The next day, Tori busily cleans the house in anticipation of her brother Justin's (James Stewart) homecoming. What she didn't anticipate was Christian arriving on her doorstep to check in on his patient? and he starts to woo her once again.
Of course, Tori fumbles the encounter, leaving Christian confused. To save herself any further embarrassment, she avoids him altogether.
"Christian often gets her when she's tilted off her axis, which he finds endearing, even if she finds it annoying," Ditch says.
It's not easy to avoid someone in a town as small as Summer Bay ? which Tori discovers when she comes across Jasmine (Sam Frost) and Christian having dinner.
A confused Tori stammers her way through conversation, and later at the hospital grits her teeth as she watches the pair interact.
Has poor Tori made a complete fool of herself with Christian?
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
AUST PACE!
Love is in the air for Tori and Christian on Home And Away
Has Tori finally found someone special?
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...and-away-65701
As a good-natured doctor, Tori has always puts other people's needs before her own. But in Home And Away this week, she takes a leap of faith ? literally ? into Christian's arms.
The hospital halls have been buzzing with rumours about Tori (Penny McNamee) and Christian (Ditch Davey) since their first flirtatious encounter.
It's clear they have chemistry, but Tori just couldn't seem to find words around him. One bumbling conversation after the next has led her to believe he couldn't possibly find her of interest? until now.
During a busy night in which Tane (Ethan Browne) is rushed to the emergency ward with critical head and liver injuries, the pair find themselves at odds as to how to treat him.
Christian wants to operate immediately, but Tori believes it'll only cause further damage. In a heated discussion, Tori fumbles over her words before realising she has rank and stands her ground.
"Christian is headstrong and confident in his work, while Tori is confident in her skills, but has a softer bedside manner!" Penny, 37, tells TV WEEK.
Tori retreats to her office after their clash, but Christian follows her in. He apologises for undermining her and disarms Tori once again. To her own surprise ? and Christian's ? Tori throws herself at the handsome doctor in a moment of steamy passion!
The pair lock lips, but realise their behaviour is unprofessional and pull away, Tori exiting before anyone notices.
"Tori is a rule-follower and has been all her life. So she wants to jump and not think about the consequences," Penny says of Tori's spontaneous kiss.
"She's attracted to him and wants to see where it goes."
The next day, Christian invites Tori to spend the day with him. They chat for hours, discussing their pasts and hopes for the future. Tori reveals more about her life and baby Grace, feeling more and more at ease with him.
Eventually, she takes his hand in hers, hoping this is the happy ever after she's been searching for?
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Digital Spy article:
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Home and Away's Tori Morgan is given a new ultimatum over Jasmine Delaney
Old tensions are revisited.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...ney-ultimatum/
Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away's Tori Morgan has been given an ultimatum by her boyfriend Christian Green after her issues with Jasmine Delaney unexpectedly flared up again.
The tense scenes have aired on Australian screens this week, showing that Tori hasn't fully moved on from Jasmine's obsession with baby Grace earlier in the year.
Viewers have seen Jasmine work hard to turn her life around over the past few months, after her unhealthy fixation on Grace had caused major problems for the Morgan family.
In this week's scenes, the issue has been revisited as Jasmine has realised that old wounds haven't been fully healed.
The trouble revolved around an engraved bracelet that Jasmine had bought for Grace's first birthday. Jasmine had briefly felt hurt when she saw that Christian had bought Grace an identical piece of jewellery, so threw her own one away in a moment of upset.
When Tori found out what happened, she was full of apologies as she feared that Jasmine may have felt left out from Grace's recent celebrations.
Although Jasmine assured her there was nothing to worry about, Tori continued to push the issue ? still mindful of her friend's previous fragility. Jasmine grew increasingly frustrated by this, not wanting her friends to tip-toe around her after the positive progress she has made.
The situation ultimately spiralled when Christian urged Tori to see that Jasmine was fine and there was nothing to worry about, causing a heated clash between the couple as Tori clearly didn't agree.
Christian even spoke to Jasmine himself and discovered that she simply wanted to move on from the past dramas, but felt that Tori wasn't letting her.
In the closing scenes of Wednesday's episode on Channel 7 (November 25), Christian and Tori appeared to reach a truce as they both accepted that they could have been more respectful of each other's points of view.
However, Christian also warned: "Right now there's three people in this relationship, and that is one too many as far as I'm concerned.
"Jasmine was very clear that she genuinely wants to put this whole thing behind her ? and I hope you can too."
Can Tori sort things out with Jasmine for the sake of their friendship ? and her relationship?
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in early 2021.
Home and Away returns to Channel 5 (UK) January. The show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 in Australia.
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
EXCLUSIVE: Home And Away?s Tori & Christian?s surprise engagement causes a stir in Summer Bay
Who isn't so happy for the happy couple?
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...-engaged-66717
Brace yourselves for the shock of a lifetime as hot doc Christian proposes to a very surprised Tori this week ? and she says yes! Looks like we have another Home And Away wedding to look forward to.
To say Tori (Penny McNamee) and Christian's (Ditch Davey) relationship has been a whirlwind is an understatement ? cyclonic might be a better word to describe how fast it's moved.
But there's no doubt she loves him.
"Christian oozes confidence and charm, which is very attractive to Tori," Penny, 37, tells TV WEEK.
"But deep down, he's sensitive and considerate, and truly loves Tori for everything she is."
As fans will recall, last week, Christian was looking for a home to live with enough room for Tori and baby Grace. Clearly, the guy was thinking long-term.
"From the get-go, Christian adored Grace and has made no secret about wanting to play a role in her life," Penny explains.
"He's very comfortable caring for her ? always stepping in to help feed or care for her when Tori is working. It's sweet to witness."
Now, as the doctors go for a romantic stroll along the pier, Christian suddenly professes his love for Tori and asks her to marry him.
"Tori is shocked when Christian proposes," Penny reveals.
"They have only been together a short time, so she wasn't expecting it. But once the shock wears off, of course she says yes!"
But not everyone is happy about their out-of-the-blue engagement. Who could it be?
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This confidence of Dr Green is delicious!! Lol
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I wonder if Tori will ever look after her kid? Or will the kid just live out the back in the granny flat with Buddy the Dog and her other brother
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tori is rushing into things fast with christian
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Nowtolove.com.au article, with the latest promo clip in the link - Tori & Christian:
A cheeky behind-the-scenes photo from the set of Home And Away just revealed a Summer Bay wedding is coming
Wedding bells!
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...-wedding-67770
There's nothing we love more than a Summer Bay wedding! And thanks to a sneaky behind the scenes peak it appears we could be invited to one very soon.
Taking to Instagram Emily Symons who plays Marilyn, Ada Nicodemou who plays Leah and James Stewart who plays Justin shared a very cute selfie from the set of the show.
While they're all rugged up in between takes its quite easy to see that they appear to be filming a scene at a wedding.
The trio is all dressed up in their finest wedding guest attire, James in a suit and Mailryn donning a black fascinator and floral dress.
Who could be tying the knot in Summer Bay?
Well the show films well in advance ? usually around six months ? so it could really be anyone as we all know love moves quickly on Home And Away.
However, with Justin and Leah sitting in the crowd and having already agreed they're happy without the official piece of paper, we can safely assume it isn't them.
It's too far in advance for Tori and Christian who should be tying the knot on screen shortly, if it weren't for this morning's new teaser revealing the couple could be headed for heartbreak.
In the clip we can see Justin yelling: "You can't leave my sister half way to the altar mate!"
Yikes!
Perhaps, they manage to reconcile down the line and finally go through with the wedding or could it be another couple all together?
Recent pap photos revealed Mac is in for a new romance with newcomer, Logan Bennett, played by Harley Bonner.
We'll just have to wait and see!
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Digital Spy article:
Home and Away's Tori Morgan faces life-changing wedding decision
Can she still marry Christian?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...edding-choice/
Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away couple Tori Morgan and Christian Green are facing an uncertain future after the show's latest Australian episodes.
Tori (Penny McNamee) and Christian (Ditch Davey) were due to tie the knot on Australian screens this week, but the ceremony has now been postponed after a surprising turn of events.
This week's episodes on Channel 7 saw Christian impulsively head off to a skydiving centre when he was supposed to be picking up his wedding suit.
This followed a long line of spontaneous acts from Christian, who has completely changed his outlook on life after nearly being killed by Lewis Hayes.
While at the centre, Christian met show newcomer Rachel Young (Marny Kennedy) and was horrified when she later had a skydiving accident.
Christian rushed to help Rachel at the scene and also oversaw her subsequent treatment at the hospital, which included a highly complicated procedure.
The talented surgeon became convinced that he survived Lewis's murder attempt for a reason ? he was destined to save Rachel.
Tori became frustrated over Christian's newfound desire to find deeper meaning in every incident and the final straw came when he decided to postpone their wedding.
As Rachel may need further treatment and a possible operation, Christian told Tori that he couldn't go ahead with their plans to travel to Victoria to get married just yet.
Tori was devastated by the decision and the realisation that she was no longer Christian's priority. Christian reassured his fianc?e that he loves her and only needs a few extra days.
With the ball left in Tori's court, can she accept Christian's decision, or is a rift opening up that'll be impossible for them to recover from?
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in late June.
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.
And the latest promo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZEs17YJ5Vg
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
The Home and Away moment fans have been waiting for: Will Tori accept Christian's proposal?
It's been a long time coming for these two lovebirds!
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...proposal-68637
This is exactly what Home And Away fans have been waiting for ? the sight of Dr Christian set to redo his proposal to Tori at a romantic dinner for two on the pier in this week's episodes.
But Christian's (Ditch Davey) best-laid plans are in disarray when both he and Tori (Penny McNamee) are called to the hospital to treat injured Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo). Will he survive? And will Christian ever get his proposal back on track?
Remember Christian and Tori previously called off their engagement when he chose treating injured skydiver Rachel (Marny Kennedy) over their upcoming nuptials. The doctors have since made up, but for Christian, a proposal do-over is the key to their future happiness.
"When Christian finds he has a second chance with Tori, he's determined not to mess it up," Ditch, 45, tells TV WEEK. "He's very aware that he may not have got that chance, so he puts a lot of pressure on himself to get it right and make it perfect for the woman he loves."
After a romantic brunch, Tori and Christian arrive home to find the house filled with candles and flowers, courtesy of Justin (James Stewart) and Leah (Ada Nicodemou). But Tori's perfect day is about to get better.
Christian walks a blindfolded Tori down the pier, which is covered in rose petals. She's astonished by the lengths he's gone to make her day special.
"With the help of Leah and Justin, Christian prepares a day of romance to celebrate Tori?leading to a romantic dinner and proposal at sunset on the end of the pier," Ditch says.
And then, as Tori is being wooed, they both receive phone calls ? they're needed at the hospital urgently.
"Everything is going perfectly until they have to attend an emergency after a serious car accident," Ditch explains. "The perfect day comes to halt as they rush to the hospital."
There, they discover Nikau is seriously injured with a collapsed lung. And just when the medics think he's in the clear, his condition nosedives.
"Nikau comes into Emergency with significant injuries as a result of the car accident, but after the initial operation, his health takes a serious turn," Ditch says.
Can Christian save the young man's life? Can he pull off his proposal? Tune in to find out.
Home and Away airs Monday to Thursday, 7pm, on Channel Seven.
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Digital Spy article:
Home and Away couple Tori Morgan and Christian Green to face a new wedding setback
Will they ever manage to get married?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...dding-setback/
Home and Away spoilers follow for both UK and Australian viewers.
Upcoming episodes will see Tori Morgan and Christian Green face a major setback in their wedding plans on Home and Away.
Newly engaged again after their relationship fell apart earlier this year, the couple is now stepping up their wedding plans this week on Australian screens.
Tori (Penny McNamee) and Christian (Ditch Davey) are joined by Justin (James Stewart) and Leah (Ada Nicodemou) for a celebratory dinner after the latter pair received back the money that scammer Susie (Bridie Carter) had stolen from them.
When the conversation turns to Tori and Christian's wedding plans, Justin asks why they can't follow the original plan and have the ceremony at his and Tori's brother Brody's (Jackson Heywood) vineyard.
Tori soon finds out that the venue is a no-go because Brody and his partner Simone (Emily Eskell) are expecting a baby and are just too busy to host the nuptials, meaning Tori and Christian now have to start from scratch with their wedding plans.
The planning soon hits an early snag, however, when the couple starts arguing over a new wedding venue. Is this latest setback going to be one too many for the couple?
"After everything Christian and Tori have gone through, he's excited about getting back on the same page together," Ditch Davey told TV Week.
Tori and Christian's relationship already hit rock bottom and became strained earlier this year when Christian started focusing all of his attention on his patient Rachel (Marny Kennedy), who he saved from a skydiving accident as he happened to be at the airfield.
During Rachel's subsequent recovery period at the hospital, the doctor postponed his wedding to Tori as he was convinced it was his destiny to keep helping Rachel.
But once Rachel was better and was released from the hospital, she got into a horrific car accident and died, despite Christian's attempts to save her life once again.
Completely distraught by Rachel's death, Christian's outlook on life began to shift and he regretted driving a wedge between him and Tori, before beginning to try to make amends again.
Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK), with first look screenings at 6.30pm on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
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Digital Spy article:
Home and Away's Tori Morgan makes decision over Summer Bay exit plan
She surprises Christian Green following his move suggestion.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...plan-decision/
Home and Away spoilers follow for both UK and Australian viewers.
Home and Away's Tori Morgan is set to make a major decision in Australian pace episodes this week, as she has a change of heart over her fianc? Christian Green's suggestion that they leave Summer Bay.
The couple are currently planning their wedding but preparations have been far from smooth, with the pair also having trouble choosing a honeymoon destination.
When Tori (Penny McNamee) suggested London as a possible location last week, she was shocked when Christian (Ditch Davey) floated the idea that they could move there permanently instead.
Australia's TV Week writes that in scenes to air this week, Christian will come across Tori taking her frustrations out on fellow medic Logan Bennett (Harley Bonner) during a patient handover as she continues to struggle with Christian's suggestion.
After Christian shares his relocation ideas with Logan, Logan encourages Tori to overcome her fear of change and give the plan some proper thought.
"Tori's life is in the Bay, and the idea of leaving it can be overwhelming," actor Ditch explained. "However, Christian doesn't want Tori to make her decisions from fear... he wants her to put herself and her dreams first."
To Christian's delight, Tori goes away to think and later informs her fianc? that she has applied for a new job in London.
However, it's not a done deal yet and Tori admits that she is reluctant to speak to her brother Justin Morgan (James Stewart) about the potential move, as she is worried about how he might take the news following his struggle with a painkiller addiction.
A move abroad could also throw a huge spanner in the works for the couple's wedding plans, which have already faced disarray.
With Tori and Christian just getting back on track following a serious rough patch involving Christian's fixation on former patient Rachel, is a new start in the UK really what the couple need?
Home and Away airs these scenes this week in Australia on Channel 7.
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.
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home and Away wedding bells! Tori and Christian finally tie the knot
There are smiles all round as Tori and Christian marry.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...hristian-69124
Nothing brings Summer Bay together quite like a wedding. Favourites Tori and Christian this week tie the knot in a beautiful backyard wedding in front of their loved ones.
Fans waiting to see Tori (Penny McNamee) and Christian's (Ditch Davey) big day won't be disappointed. The happy couple say their 'I dos' while good friends Marilyn (Emily Symons) and Leah (Ada Nicodemou) and Tori's brother Justin (James Stewart) watch on. And Tori's baby Grace is there for the intimate occasion too.
"When Tori's wedding day finally arrives, she is in a blissful bubble of excitement, joy and happiness," Penny, 38, tells TV WEEK. "She has waited a long time for this moment!"
As fans recall, it hasn't been an easy road to Tori and Christian's big day. They were engaged, only to be torn apart when Christian chose to help patient, Rachel (Marny Kennedy) recover from a horror skydiving accident, over committing to his wedding.
Slowly, the two doctors rebuilt their relationship, with Christian eventually asking Tori to marry him while they were both at work. Seize the moment!
And this week, the lead up to the wedding is not without drama. Tori asks Justin to walk her down the aisle, but he initially refuses.
"Justin initially says no to walking Tori down the aisle because he would be too emotional and he fears that he'd simply be a blubbering mess? and the day isn't about him," James, 45, tells TV WEEK.
And there are further blows when Tori's brother Brody (Jackson Heywood) can't make it and neither can her half-sister Raffy (Olivia Deeble). Eventually, Justin realises, he must step up and give Tori away.
Speaking about the backyard ceremony, Penny says it's "the perfect way to celebrate Tori and Christian's love for each other".
"It's simple, but so moving and very meaningful," she says, adding it was "a perfect autumn day" (when they filmed the episode), the sun was warm and you could feel the love."
EDIT: The DS article:
Home and Away stars tease Tori and Christian's wedding episodes
The big day is almost here, but the couple may face even more setbacks.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...stian-wedding/
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A couple of articles on Penny (Tori) leaving:
Home and Away actress Penny McNamee announces she?s quitting as Tori Morgan and flags possible career change
https://thewest.com.au/entertainment...ng-b882015673z
Home and Away actress Penny McNamee is set to farewell Summer Bay after five years on the show as Dr Tori Morgan.
McNamee?s exit is expected to play out for fans in the coming week and the actress said she is ?at peace? with her decision to leave the iconic Aussie show.
Her departure follows her TV wedding to Christian Green in a romantic backyard wedding, which will air on Monday.
?I?m not someone who looks backwards. I?m a real believer in everything has its season and leaving the show felt like the end of a season to me,? she told WHO magazine.
?I feel hugely grateful for the amazing time I?ve had on the show.?
The beloved actress said she will miss the banter onset between the cast and crew but is grateful for her time as Dr Morgan.
?Being gifted such an amazing character was incredible. She was a career woman, a doctor, she?d lost both her parents, and she opted to have a baby on her own. It was a challenge to play this complicated woman every day but I loved it, too,? she said.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGoZbpv...8-19a7402dbb12
?I really loved learning so much about medicine and surgery, and the medical language she used. If her character was just someone who went to the diner every day and talked about her boyfriend, I don?t think I would have stayed on the show for so long.?
McNamee insisted she wouldn?t be accepting jobs interstate due to the ongoing pandemic and doesn?t want to risk being away from her children but could even consider a career change.
?I?m brushing up on my singing, because I started out in musical theatre, so I?m taking a weekly singing lesson and practising for an hour every day.?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5otGSj...d-94791576b9da
The Home and Away wedding episode airs 7.00pm Monday, 27 September on Channel 7.
And:
Home and Away star Penny McNamee announces exit as Tori Morgan
"I feel hugely grateful for the amazing time I've had on the show."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...i-morgan-exit/
And:
Penny McNamee announces her shock exit from Home and Away after five years on the long-running soap - and says her character's fairytale wedding is the 'perfect send-off'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...ning-soap.html
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Nowtolove.com.au article:
EXCLUSIVE: "It felt like a load had been lifted off my shoulder" Why Penny McNamee and Ditch Davey left Home and Away
''There was a great sense of relief.''
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...-leaving-69234
Leaving was never going to be easy. Not for Dr Tori Morgan in Home And Away and definitely not for her portrayer, Penny McNamee.
There were tears, of course, as Tori drove off into the sunset with dream husband Christian (Ditch Davey). Lots of tears. Both Penny and Tori were saying goodbye to people they'd come to cherish.
But after five-and-a-half years in Summer Bay, Penny was ready to go.
"There was a great sense of relief," Penny, 38, tells TV WEEK of finishing up on the hit drama, her final scenes playing out on screen this week.
"It's a demanding job. And the immense pressure I was under, juggling the role and motherhood and bringing up kids ? it felt like a load had been lifted off my shoulders."
Certainly, balancing her work and home life was a challenge for Penny, especially with a newborn and a toddler. She remembers there were days she'd have a 5.30am call time at Palm Beach, in Sydney's north. It meant getting up at 4am, when she'd already fed her baby at 3am and been up late learning lines.
"It was hard," she declares. "You'd get to work on four hours' sleep and have to do it again the next day," adding that it was "all worth it".
"I would do it all again, if I had my time over," she says with a smile. "I look back it at all and think, 'Wow, what a ride.' I'm so grateful for all of it. Even in my 30s, I still remember being that little girl who would have loved to have been on Home And Away."
In her very first scene, Penny was called to set at 1.30am, "put into heels and a formal dress in the middle of a caravan park explosion and it happened to be pouring with rain". But she loved playing the doctor and learning the complicated dialogue.
"That's what made me want to stay on the show longer," she says. "If I just showed up at the Diner and talked about my boyfriend, I would have been bored within a month."
On screen, Tori was thrown into all sorts of chaos (there was a plane crash, at one point), while privately, Penny faced her own struggles.
"Tori was trying to fall pregnant at the same time as I was trying to fall pregnant in real life," Penny says.
"She was having miscarriages and doing IVF and I was having infertility issues in real life and going to medical appointments. For a year-and-a-half there was a lot of crossover with the storylines and my life. It was a really emotional storyline."
In 2018, Penny opened up about her battle with endometriosis and her struggle to fall pregnant with her daughter Neve, now two. Penny and husband Matt Tooker also have a five-year-old son, Jack.
And for Tori, there was happiness, finally, when she gave birth to baby Grace, who she'd conceived through IVF with Robbo (Jake Ryan).
"I'm really proud of that storyline," Penny says. "I feel like we were telling a very true and honest story about fertility among women in their 30s."
Because Tori had been through so much, it was important for Penny that the character had a happy ending. Fans too wanted to see Tori in a happy, loving relationship living a "peaceful life", Penny says.
Enter Ditch's character, neurosurgeon Christian Green. The characters had a real spark, and Penny loved playing the "comedy" between them.
"Ditch and I share a wacky sense of humour," she says.
"Work is work, but you've got to have fun," Ditch, 45, says of working with Penny. "We had a great time. It was a brilliant pairing."
Christian had his own challenges, at one stage facing off with malevolent serial killer Lewis (Luke Arnold). That aftermath spurred the surgeon's search for adrenalin-charged adventure.
"You're not going to ask about the nude run, are you?" Ditch asks.
Actually, yes, we are. The moment saw Christian baring all for a skinny-dip as a mortified Tori looked on. Did Ditch really get his kit off on Palm Beach?
"Pretty much," he says with a laugh. "We had to get down to the beach before any of the photographers got there."
For Ditch, one of the joys of working on H&A was striking up a friendship with co-star James Stewart, who played Tori's brother Justin.
"Jimmy and I had never worked with each other, but probably within an hour I thought, 'Oh yeah, I like you'," he says. "He's a fabulous actor and very smart. We really pushed each other."
And fortunately, the two mates don't live very far from each other in Sydney ? Ditch relocated from Melbourne for the show.
"We live within walking distance and we've got kids very close in age," Ditch says, referring to his son Taika and James' daughter, Scout.
"He [James] and [wife] Sarah [Roberts] have become dear friends. I'm very grateful for them."
As for what's next, Ditch says he's waiting to see what happens when lockdown is over. And while Penny would love a role on another Australian drama, she's relishing the chance to "catch her breath" while being a stay-at-home mum.
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News.com.au article on the possible (short) return of Tori.
Home & Away actor set for surprise comeback
A fan favourite character is set to make a surprise return to Summer Bay.
https://www.news.com.au/entertainmen...0a1495a3a0bf25
It looks like a Home and Away fan favourite is set to make a comeback to Summer Bay.
Penny McNamee last appeared on the Aussie soap as Tori almost two years ago, and had grown to become a hugely popular among viewers.
When she last set foot in Summer Bay, Tori was planning to embark on a new chapter of her life in London with her husband, Christian, and daughter Grace.
However, a fan has lifted the lid on some insider tea about McNamee?s character.
The Home And Away fanatic recently bumped into members of the cast of the show, and McNamee was along with them.
Posting to a fan forum, the viewer said McNamee revealed some juicy information.
?We chatted with Tori/Penny who said her character was only back for a couple of weeks which is pretty cool! She?s absolutely lovely,? wrote the fan.
With characters Leah and Justin Morgan set to tie the knot, Justin?s sister Tori seems to be making a cheeky return to help celebrate the nuptials.
It?s set to be an action-packed few weeks for the show, with a new hunky doctor soon to make his first appearance in the form of Doctor Levi.
Tristan Gorey, who plays the heart surgeon, recently said in an interview that Dr Levi will feature heavily in a ?high-stakes? storyline that?s set to rock the Bay.
?He?s fighting to save the life of a central character,? he said. ?It?s the start of a big storyline that will go on for a while and will certainly have fans gripped.?
That central character is believed to be Mackenzie Booth (Emily Weir), who suffers a heart attack in upcoming episodes.
?Levi is a driven, headstrong individual who believes hard work pays off,? Tristan told TV Week.
?Like most surgeons, he loves what he does and relishes the opportunity to test himself at work. The stakes are high, and if Levi can?t figure out what the problem is, there may be serious consequences for one of Summer Bay?s most-loved characters,? he added.
And:
Penny McNamee rumoured to be returning to Home and Away after being spotted on set
Is Tori Morgan making a come back?
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...e-return-79231
Home and Away fan favourite Penny McNamee is spotted on set of iconic soap... as a new face with a 'high-stakes' storyline arrives in Summer Bay
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...ummer-Bay.html
