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justin didn't invite brody and the sister for tori's engagement
I am not sure if I am remembering this correctly, but didn?t they mention something about Brody & Raffy not being able to come up because Raffy had some kind of appointment/medical treatment etc??Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
Anyway, at Aust pace, last week Tori & Christian went to Melbourne so Tori could finally introduce him to Brody & Raffy (& apparently he met their approval!).
Would of been nice if they invited some of Christians family too or do only people with no extended family like parents etc not exist outside of Summer Bay?
or robbo parents alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by Rowdydog12
Nowtolove.com.au article:
Fighting with Leah AND for his life! Home And Away?s Justin is in huge trouble in shock new teaser
The couple are torn apart - could it be for good?
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...tin-leah-67284
To say Summer Bay favourites Justin and Leah are having a rough time would be a dire understatement.
Having lost what is essentially their life savings, $90,000, the money intended for their house deposit, the couple are in panic mode.
"They want a place of their own where they can start creating memories together," Ada, 43, tells TV WEEK.
"They have the money. Cue real estate agent Susie, who helped them find a home."
But when the bank knocked back their loan application, Susie convinced the couple to go with a private lender before taking off with the cash.
It seems things are only set to get worse for the couple.
The stress of Susie's deceit and theft of their money has Justin and Leah at odds in a tantalising new teaser for upcoming episodes.
At one another's throats over the loss, the situation threatens to tear the couple apart.
"You didn't listen!" Leah screams at Justin, who abruptly responds: "You blame me, don't you?"
YIKES.
Things somehow go from very bad to deadly in a matter of moments.
"They need each other more than ever but things are about to take another unlucky turn for Justin and Leah. 😨" the Instagram post reads.
As an angry Justin heads out in to the surf to cool off, Leah follows him down to the beach.
Distracted and stewing on his anger Justin is suddenly hit from the side by a huge wave. Knocked from his board the surfer is pummelled by waves and struggles to make it to the surface.
From the shoreline Leah screams out in horror.
Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home And Away favourite Justin?s life is on the line when he suffers a shock overdose
''Justin instantly knows he?s overdone it.''
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...overdose-67493
Justin's life is on the line after he accidentally overdoses on painkiller medication in heart-palpitating episodes of Home And Away this week.
Justin's (James Stewart) health problems can be traced to a recent near-fatal surfing accident, which has left him with severe back pain.
Desperate to be fit for the upcoming Summer Bay surfing contest, Justin upped the number of pills he was taking. Now, however, he finds himself feeding an ever-growing need for drugs.
"Justin is really excited to enter the surf comp and feeling good after taking the pain medication," James, 45, tells TV WEEK.
"But right before he enters, his back flares up again, which causes him to take more medication ? he knows that without it the pain will be too unbearable to compete."
His partner Leah (Ada Nicodemou), meanwhile, has been too distracted to notice Justin is in trouble.
In the wake of swindler Susie (Bridie Carter) cruelly stealing her and Justin's life savings, Leah has been obsessively tracking the fraudster's trail of destruction.
Later, when Justin is a no-show for his competition heat, Leah begins to panic. She rushes home to find a clammy Justin writhing in agony, having overdosed on painkiller medication.
"As he lies on the floor, Justin instantly knows he's overdone it," James explains. "But he desperately wants to feel like himself again."
Unable to see or think clearly, Justin is in all sorts of strife. But when Leah tries to get him to go to the hospital, his response is to snap angrily at her.
Can Leah get Justin the help he so clearly needs before it's too late?
And:
Home and Away's Justin Morgan to suffer overdose in painkiller storyline
"He desperately wants to feel like himself again."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...ller-overdose/
Justin is "doing the accounts from home" for the garage..... Yeah ,good one.
Digital Spy article:
Home and Away star James Stewart reveals new storyline is his "greatest challenge"
"It was my greatest challenge and my greatest privilege."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...ing-storyline/
Home and Away spoilers follow.
Home and Away's Justin Morgan has been struggling with a painkiller addiction after a surfing accident.
Justin (James Stewart) has been dealing with extreme back pain and started taking medication for it. However, things escalated quickly and he became reliant on them, so much so that he also suffered a near-fatal overdose.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, James said that Justin felt "like an idiot" after his surfing accident, explaining that he didn't go out on the water anticipating to hurt himself.
James also explained that this storyline is one of the biggest topics he's ever portrayed in his acting career.
"To be honest, my initial reaction was it's an honour to tell the story of people who have actually been through this and there's a long list. Whether it be prescription medication or any sort of medication," James said.
"Some of the very best people in the world have had their trouble. To get given this storyline at Home and Away it was my greatest challenge and my greatest privilege. I really went at this one!"
When asked about whether Justin has considered the consequences of overmedicating, James said Justin hasn't, specifically because when he takes the medication he can carry on living his normal life.
James said: "It doesn't seem like a consequence to him and that's the very difficult problem. That's where the problem is. Any great doctor or rehabilitation specialist would tell you; you've got to suss out that pain, let the pain come, learn to live with that pain and it must be absolute agony for some of those guys. I can't imagine and I can imagine why you would become addicted to painkillers."
Speaking about tackling an important subject matter, James said that he "absolutely loved" this storyline.
"I absolutely loved this. I did at least a decade of Shakespeare with the Great Shakespearian Company here in Australia that Geoffrey Rush began, and Shakespeare wrote some pretty big topics, so I'm pretty used to big scale topics and big voice," James explained.
"I don't mind being up in the back of a scene, making a cup of tea and then walking out the back door, but I really love sinking my teeth into something that might change someone's life, just slightly."
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.
Digital Spy article:
Home and Away's Ziggy Astoni to be sacked by Justin Morgan
His drug addiction escalates.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...justin-morgan/
Home and Away spoilers follow.
Justin Morgan's addiction to painkillers is escalating this week on Home and Away in Australia, leading to him sacking Ziggy Astoni.
We have seen Justin (James Stewart) grow dependent on drugs recently after a surfing injury left him in considerable pain. But his addiction is starting to have devastating effects on his mental state and his behaviour is affecting those around him, too.
In scenes that will air this week in Australia, and in early July on Channel 5 in the UK, Ziggy (Sophie Dillman) starts seeing that there is something going on with her boss.
When she tries to approach the matter with him, Justin flies off the handle and fires her on the spot.
What Ziggy doesn't know is that Justin is experiencing tension with Leah (Ada Nicodemou) as well because of his addiction.
As the drugs slowly consume him, the situation becomes enough for Leah when she finds her partner's secret stash of pills.
She demands an answer from him about what is going on, but she doesn't buy his excuses and feels like she is losing him.
In an interview with TV Week, actor Stewart said: "Justin is caught out ? he's like a deer in the headlights.
"He has to think quickly to keep his stash or lose it."
The pair have it out once more, and when Justin loses his cool, he shoves all his supply of drugs down the sink in an attempt to keep Leah.
But when she flees after his outbursts, he doesn't go after her, instead heading back to the bathroom trying to retrieve some of the crushed-up medication.
"We can all acknowledge he needs to take responsibility for his actions and try to find his way out of this," added James.
But will he? And who else is going to get hurt in the process?
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.
Nowtolove.com.au article (the 2nd part of the article):
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...oves-out-67872
Drug despair!
Justin overdoses on dodgy drugs he bought online in this week's nerve-racking episodes. It's not the first time he's overdosed on painkillers ? but will it be his last?
What started as treatment for a surfing accident has turned into a full-blown addiction to painkillers for Justin (James Stewart). On the surface, he appears to be doing all he can to kick his habit, this week telling Leah (Ada Nicodemou) he has a new doctor who is helping him go cold turkey.
But this is a big lie. Once Leah leaves the garage, Justin gets the shakes and wearily takes some of his dwindling supply of drugs.
"Things are definitely getting a bit too much for Justin," James, 45, tells TV WEEK.
"He's using any excuse to be able to behave like a victim and get medication."
When Ziggy (Sophie Dillman) shows up at the garage, hoping to get her job back after an erratic Justin fired her, he's almost busted ordering more pain meds online.
Ziggy demands to know why he fired her ? and Justin lies, telling her she stuffed up a job.
His painkillers arrive in the mail and Justin gets his fix ? and then he greedily takes even more until ? Leah finds him slumped in the garage.
Will he live?
And the DS article:
Home and Away's Justin Morgan to suffer another shock collapse
Will he be okay?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...hock-collapse/
Digital Spy article:
Home and Away hints main character will be framed for murder
Justin was put behind bars, but is he the culprit?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...ie-mcallister/
Major Home and Away spoilers follow from recent Australian episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
A new trailer for Home and Away has teased that Justin Morgan will be arrested for the murder of Susie McAllister. But is he really the culprit or is he being framed?
In episodes airing on Australian TV next week, police find Susie's phone in Justin's car. Though he denies ever having seen it, the evidence looks pretty damning so they arrest him and put him behind bars.
ustin claims that he is being set up, though he has now been struggling with a painkiller addiction for months which has made him erratic and violent. But is he capable of killing Susie?
While he is definitely not lacking a motive, seeing that before she disappeared Susie conned Justin and Leah out of their life's savings, the police are not the only one who believe he might have actually done it.
"All it takes is a seed of doubt," says the voiceover as the trailer seems to indicate this seed might come in the form of Stephen, who has recently gotten closer to Leah, and with Justin now locked away, he is seen making his move as well as convincing Leah that her boyfriend is no good.
"We've both seen what he's capable of," Stephen tells Leah in the new promo.
It's clear that Stephen is pretty sure about who killed Susie, but could he have been the one who frames Justin in retaliation for the beating he suffered by Justin for getting it on with Leah?
The trailer also shows Leah finding a bag of money and a laptop, which seems to belong to Susie, promising that she's about to uncover the truth.
Will she find out who the real killer is? And will it end her relationship with Justin?
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.
Digital Spy article:
Home and Away's Leah Patterson-Baker to doubt Justin Morgan in murder mystery storyline
What will this mean for their relationship?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...morgan-murder/
Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers.
Home and Away's Leah Patterson-Baker is set to doubt her partner Justin Morgan as the soap's Susie McAllister murder mystery storyline continues.
In scenes scheduled to air this week in Australia and towards the beginning of August in the UK, Justin (James Stewart), who has been struggling with his painkiller addiction, will be seen attempting to detox.
While supportive Leah (Ada Nicodemou) tries to comfort Justin, it's not long before he loses his cool and lashes out Leah (Ada Nicodemou) as he starts destroying everything in sight.
It's too much for Leah, who ends up fleeing the scene amid the chaos of Justin's reaction.
Later on, things go from bad to worse for Justin when he's pulled over by the police. During their search, the officers discover a broken phone in his car that looks to link him to con-artist Susie's death.
Justin is arrested and taken to the station for questioning, where Detective Amy (Lisa Flanagan) turns the heat up and pressures Justin to confess to Susie's murder.
"Justin has no idea how the smashed phone got there," Stewart explained to TV Week recently. "He believes he's innocent."
Justin's addiction has made him erratic and violent in recent months, but does that mean he's capable of killing Susie?
Elsewhere, Leah admits to Roo (Georgie Parker) and Marilyn (Emily Symons) that she has her own doubts about Justin, admitting that, in his current state, she believes he is capable of killing someone.
What will her confession mean for their relationship going forward? Does it signal the beginning of the end?
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.
Nowtolove.com.au article:
EXCLUSIVE: James Stewart on becoming a ''monster'' and watching Home And Away with his daughter Scout
''We'll have an ice-cream afterwards and chill out.''
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...and-away-68240
James Stewart has been through hell.
He's been arrested twice, lied to his partner and threatened his friends ? all the result of a crippling painkiller addiction so severe he once tried to fish crushed up pills out of a drainpipe clogged with hair, dirt and goodness knows what else.
No-one ever said living in Summer Bay was easy. And for the Home And Away star, playing his character Justin's devastating downward spiral in recent weeks took an emotion, physical and mental toll.
But life always had a way of bringing him back to reality.
"I'd spend at least an hour washing off the day straight away at work," James, 45 tells TV WEEK of playing the emotional scenes.
"Then I'd get home to (daughter) Scout and have to make the Jasmine doll pretend to be Rapunzel. Your priorities shift and very quickly life's about broccoli and carrots and playing with the toy panda."
Having played Justin Morgan on HAA for five years, James is used to intense story arcs ? last year Justin had a life-threatening tumour on his back. But this was different.
"I put everything into this," he says of Justin's pill addiction story arc, which stemmed from a surfing accident."
As an audience member, you watch someone going into hospital and you feel for them and you're watching someone being vulnerable. But this (addiction) storyline leaves room for audiences not to like you.
That's a really hard thing to do, especially in this gig.
"I know so many actors that would love to run up the beach with a perfect six pack with a girl in a bikini a surfboard under their arm. But I love doing the dark kinds of things."
James' says his own experience with prescription medicine is pretty minimal. He broke his arm skateboarding as a teenager and had to get a local anaesthetic.
"I don't dig it," he says of painkillers. Inspired by one of his favourite actors, Heath Ledger's work in Candy and Leonard DiCaprio in Basketball Diaries, James worked hard with the writers, series producer Lucy Addario and co-star Ada Nicodemou to bring an authenticity to the addition arc.
In short, James was "proud" to become some kind of "monster" on screen. He has a favourite quote from Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, famous for his song "Hallelujah", which says, "There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."
"It's OK to be ugly, it's OK to have cracks," James says. "That's why I'm proud of this storyline. Sure, I may have got a word or shot wrong, but I was proud of my approach to it. And I'll be able to tell my daughter, it's OK."
Scout, James' nine-year-old daughter he shares with former fianc?e, actress Jessica Marais, is old enough to watch dad in Home And Away, and old enough to start asking questions about what he's doing up on screen.
At the time of interview, Scout was yet to see her father's bad behaviour on TV, but he's prepared for what happens when she does. "I know Scout is going to say to me, 'Dad what's happening there?'" James says.
"I'm then going to be able to bring up a bunch of topics like unhealthy use of medication, unhealthy relationships, lying. And the great thing is, we'll have an ice-cream afterwards and chill out."
Sometimes James will get home from work to find Scout watching HAA with his mum or with wife, former co-star Sarah Roberts. "She closes her eyes at the kissing scenes," James says of Scout.
"But she really watches it and I've taken her on the set quite a few times and she's really starting to take a shine to drama and TV."
And she's showing a real interest in storytelling.
"What she's saying is, 'Watch me read this story about this kid who is scared of a snake, see me be scared'," he says.
"When she's being scared she puts two hands under her chin and shakes them like she's blowing wind under chin and I'm like, 'Is that scared acting?' And she says, 'Yes dad! Urgh!"
But acting and performance isn't all she's keen on, with Scout also getting a kick out of karate, swimming and now science ("It's a massive deal"). James wants her to "love everything".
Scout is growing up fast, whether James likes it or not. That can have surprising benefits.
"After a while, they start helping," he laughs. Yet James is very aware that as an only child, Scout has "spent a fair bit of time around adults".
As such, her perception of the world and the way she converses is perhaps a little different to some other children, James adds.
"She's had to grow up quickly," he says. "I'm trying my hardest to let her be a kid. Sarah helps me with that. I suppose I might have been a strict single parent because I was a bit worried (about Scout). But Sarah's put this great ease into how the family runs. She makes it so easy to be a part of. It's so beautiful. We're loving life here."
Interestingly, while James' character Justin might have perfected lying to Leah, James is not so lucky with Sarah. "Some mornings, I'll say, 'See if you can tell my lie face'," James reveals.
"As husband and wife, you get to really know someone. And Sarah will say, 'I know when you do this, it means you're probably going to watch footy with the boys. She can really identify my different types of grins." Sounds like a happy marriage.
DS article:
Home and Away's Justin Morgan sabotages Lyrik with blunder
"The band's going to kill me."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...botages-lyrik/
Home and Away spoilers follow from Tuesday's Australian episode (September 20), which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away's Justin Morgan has sparked a possible career setback for Lyrik.
Recent episodes in Australia have seen Justin take over as manager of the four-piece group, who had been struggling to deal with the admin responsibilities of their music careers.
The opening for a managerial position worked out perfectly for Justin, who had been eager to play some role in the band's success for some time.
In Tuesday's episode on Channel 7 in Australia, Justin overplayed his hand while trying to secure the best possible deals for Lyrik.
Justin felt out of his depth while negotiating with venues over suitable fees for Lyrik, so he sought advice from his no-nonsense partner Leah Patterson over how to be more assertive.
After listening to Leah's tips, Justin ambushed Mackenzie Booth at Salt and insisted on upping Lyrik's fee for future gigs.
Although Theo, Eden, Remi and Kirby have been travelling for various concerts, a significant chunk of their income relies on their regular appearances at Salt.
In a tense exchange, Justin pointed out that Lyrik's profile has increased significantly since Mac first started showcasing them, so he argued that a fee increase was appropriate.
Mac was unimpressed that Justin was hassling her at work without scheduling an official meeting, so she rebuffed his sloppy negotiating efforts.
The following day, Justin returned to Mac and forced her to concede that she has no ongoing contract with Lyrik. He then demanded a 20% increase in their future payments for gigs.
Later, Justin reported back to Leah once more, admitting that his plans had backfired yet again.
Justin explained: "I overplayed my hand. Mac has cancelled all future Lyrik gigs at Salt. The band's going to kill me."
Can Justin salvage the situation before Lyrik find out?
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.
DS article:
Home and Away's Justin Morgan unfairly blamed for road horror
A Summer Bay disaster weighs on his conscience.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...-morgan-crash/
Home and Away has left Justin Morgan in turmoil over a terrible accident that wasn't his fault.
The Summer Bay soap has returned to screens in Australia this week, resolving the big cliffhanger which took place on the day of Felicity Newman and Tane Parata's wedding.
When the show went off air in Australia in November, Eden Fowler was unwittingly driving Felicity to the ceremony in a damaged vehicle.
Felicity's brother Cash had presented her with their late father's old ute as a touching surprise, believing that it would make the perfect wedding car.
Unfortunately, a criminal associate working for biker gang member Tex Wheeler sabotaged the brakes on the car on the eve of the ceremony. The dangerous group were targeting Cash, expecting him to be the one who was driving Felicity.
In this week's return scenes, Eden and Felicity found themselves on a collision course with Justin and his partner Leah Patterson in the road.
With Eden unable to brake, a huge crash took place which left lives hanging in the balance.
While Felicity, Leah and Justin all made it through relatively unscathed, Eden's future was left uncertain when doctors warned that she could have a permanent brain injury and may never regain consciousness.
As tempers boiled over at the hospital, Cash was quick to blame Justin for the road disaster, pointing out that he'd worked on the ute at the garage in preparation for the wedding.
Although Justin was baffled over what could have gone so wrong, he was unable to defend himself as he questioned his own professional competence.
Justin later told Leah's nephew Theo Poulos: "The ute's brakes failed. All these people are hurt because the brakes on the car that I fixed failed. It's my fault."
Theo advised Justin to allow the police to investigate before jumping to conclusions, telling him: "Let them do their job and stop beating yourself up. If they have any questions, you will answer them."
Will the police figure out that the brakes were tampered with, or will Justin continue to be blamed?
Meanwhile, with everyone unaware that Tex's gang still posed a sinister threat, those responsible for the crash vowed to regroup and switch to a mysterious "Plan B" after missing their intended target.
The gang want revenge on Cash after he fatally shot their leader Marty in self-defence last year. Is Cash still in danger?
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in March.
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.
DS article. A recast Ava returns:
Home and Away confirms return for Justin Morgan's daughter Ava
What has prompted her unexpected return?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...-daughter-ava/
Home and Away spoilers follow.
Home and Away has confirmed that Justin Morgan's estranged daughter Ava Gilbert will be returning to Summer Bay.
According to TV Week, Ava will make an unexpected appearance in the Bay, with her sights seemingly set on Theo Poulos after his band Lyrik's success. The role has also been recast, with Annabel Wolfe taking over the role from Grace Thomas and Alice Roberts.
Explaining her character's storyline, Wolfe said it will be relatable for fathers and daughters, as Justin gets to grips with their relationship after so much time apart.
"I think this is what makes Ava and Justin's storyline so relatable to many father-daughter relationships out there, and therefore beautiful to watch," she said.
"Until now, Ava has appeared on the show only as a 'little girl' or at a stage of pre-adolescence. Justin quickly realises how much she's grown up in his absence ? not only physically, but mentally."
She continued: "This change creates barriers between them as they struggle to communicate and understand one another."
The scenes are set to air this week in Australia, meaning there will be a few weeks' wait before UK viewers get to meet Ava again.
Wolfe also teased that there is more to Ava's reappearance than she initially lets on, with a seemingly innocent crush being the reason she has left her mother for Summer Bay.
Explaining that Ava will bring drama with her, she added: "Ava's return will bring chaos to Justin's life, as he's forced to deal with the rebellion of a resentful daughter."
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.
Nowtolove.com.au article:
''I'm leaving'': Ava drives a wedge between Justin and Leah on Home and Away
''I'm leaving.''
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...and-theo-77032
In Home and Away this week, tensions rise between Leah and Justin after Justin's daughter Ava's actions force her nephew Theo to move out.
Theo (Matt Evans) opts to go and live with his girlfriend Kirby (Angelina Thompson) to put space between himself and Ava (Annabel Wolfe) after it was revealed the teenager is his online stalker. Meanwhile, Theo's absence causes Ava to lash out at those around her.
''As soon as her dad found out [about her obsession with Theo], the stakes are raised dramatically,'' Annabel, 20, tells TV WEEK.
''Ava struggles with issues of abandonment, trust and what it means to love or be loved. Her initial distance and defensiveness come from exactly this place: at the core of everything she simply wants to be loved by her dad.''
Justin (James Stewart) tries to bond with his daughter, hoping she'll simply forget about Theo and life will return to normal.
But Leah (Ada Nicodemou) can see through her good-girl act and is furious that her partner can't.
The truth is, Justin doesn't want to. He'll forever feel guilty for not being in her life enough and knows nothing he can do will make up for it.
''Justin is aware of how much his daughter has grown up in his absence,'' Annabel says.
''This change, both physical and mental, creates barriers as they struggle to communicate and understand one another.''
Just as they begin to find a rhythm, Leah rams home the truth about Ava's wild behaviour when Roo (Georgie Parker) hands over sultry photos of her wearing Theo's shirts.
In a heated exchange, Leah orders her partner to control his daughter ? and until he can, she's going to stay at Roo's.
Justin says he's in too deep and begs Leah to stay, but she's already packing her bags...
DS article:
Home and Away's Justin Morgan to face jail threat in new storyline
His actions come back to haunt him.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...n-jail-threat/
Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away's Justin Morgan is arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm in this week's Australian episodes.
Justin is forced to face the music after a major misunderstanding involving his troublesome daughter Ava Gilbert.
A recent storyline on air in Australia saw Ava do a runner from Summer Bay as she struggled with the heartbreak of being rejected by Theo Poulos.
Ava has become obsessed with Theo due to his new-found fame as the lead singer of Lyrik. This led to her bombarding him with messages, sending him gifts and posting up pictures online which falsely portrayed herself as Theo's girlfriend.
When Theo lost patience with Ava and made it clear that they'd never be together, she responded by getting into a van with a stranger and leaving the Bay.
Monday's episode (March 20) saw Ava's manipulation continue when she realised that everyone was worried about her.
Although the guy who'd picked Ava up kept encouraging her to go home, she sent a misleading message to Theo which made out that she was being held against her will.
Ava also sent her location to Theo, hoping that he'd come rushing to the rescue.
This backfired when Justin came looking for Ava instead and started brutally beating up the guy that she was with, despite his daughter's desperate protests for him to stop.
In Tuesday's episode on Channel 7 (March 21), local policeman Cash Newman arrives on the scene and arrests Justin for assault.
When Justin is taken to the police station, he's told that he's being formally charged with 'assault occasioning grievous bodily harm'. The accusation is serious and could lead to Justin spending time in prison.
Ava bitterly regrets her actions, now seeing how her lies have spiralled out of control.
Ava admits: "Dad's going to jail and it's all my fault."
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these 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.
EDIT:
And:
Home and Away reveals first look at Justin Morgan's dramatic arrest scene
He faces an uncertain future.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...st-first-look/
Nowtolove.com.au article (2nd part of the article):
"Goodbye, Dad!": After a troubled stay, Ava decides to leave
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...tionship-77244
With a court date looming and the prospect of watching her father go to jail a real possibility, teenager Ava agrees to leave Summer Bay and return home.
Ava (Annabel Wolfe) has created trouble since she arrived and set her sights on Theo (Matt Evans). But her manipulation went too far and caused her father, Justin (James Stewart), to attack an innocent man after she led him to believe she was being assaulted.
When her lie was revealed to be nothing more than a ploy to reach Theo, it was too late.
''On the surface, it seemed as if she was running away from her heartbreak and Theo,'' Annabel tells TV WEEK.
''Yet at the core, I believe it was a final, desperate plea for her father's love.''
A guilty Ava refuses to leave the Bay, but Leah (Ada Nicodemou) is resolute: Justin can't focus on his legal fight if he's still trying to protect her.
In a heartfelt goodbye, Justin realises this may be the last time he sees her before he goes to jail.
And:
Home and Away to air emotional new Justin and Ava scenes
Justin risks landing in jail.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...in-ava-scenes/
DS article:
Home and Away fuels Justin Morgan jail fears as big story continues
Will he be sent to prison?
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Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian-pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away has teased an uncertain future for Justin Morgan following his recent shock arrest.
Justin is facing the possibility of jail time after brutally attacking a man in a misunderstanding over his teenage daughter Ava Gilbert.
The storyline began last month on Australian screens as Ava pretended that she was being held against her will by a stranger.
Ava was looking for attention from Theo Poulos after becoming obsessed with the Lyrik lead singer. However, Justin came to the rescue instead of Theo ? and immediately lashed out at the man that Ava had falsely accused.
Wednesday's triple bill of episodes in Australia (April 5) saw Justin continue to fear the worst after legal advice that a prison sentence is likely.
Justin's victim has complained of consequences on his physical and mental health following the attack, so the chances of a lenient punishment aren't looking good.
Needing everything in place in case he's sent to jail, Justin told Theo, John Palmer and Alf Stewart that he'd have to sell the garage if he wasn't around to run it.
Justin also asked Theo to move back home to take care of his aunt Leah Patterson. Theo previously moved out of the family home and in with his girlfriend Kirby Aramoana, wanting to avoid Ava at the height of her scheming.
Theo protested that Justin was being overly pessimistic, but Justin stressed the importance of having all the appropriate plans in place.
Meanwhile, first-look footage from next week's Australian episodes has suggested that Theo's testimony in court could work against Justin.
Although Theo is determined to defend Justin, he gets tripped up under the pressure of the case.
Theo tells Leah: "I stuffed it up. I said that Ava had a pattern of dishonesty and Justin should have known better than to listen to her cry for help."
Is it the end for Justin's time in the Bay?
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these 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.
Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home and Away: Justin is facing serious jail time...
Will he plead guilty or not guilty?
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...and-away-77295
Sitting in a courtroom, Justin waits to hear his fate.
There's no getting away from what he did, and now he faces going to prison.
Could this be goodbye?
In a tense week of Home and Away, Justin (James Stewart) awaits his fate after being arrested and charged for brutally attacking a stranger on the street.
He believed his daughter Ava (Annabel Wolfe) had been abused by the man after she jumped into his van later sent a text message asking for help.
When he found her on a mattress in the back of a Kombi, Justin saw red - not knowing it was all a stunt by Ava to get Theo's (Matt Evans) attention.
Justin, who was arrested at the scene, could lose his freedom as well as his relationship with Leah (Ada Nicodemou), who can't believe the events that have unfolded in their lives.
''It impacts the entire family greatly,'' James, 47, tells TV Week.
''Ava has never seen her father lose control like that. He's scared her - and he's startled Leah and Theo as well. Rightly so - that's not the Justin that Leah fell in love with.''
On the day of his hearing, a downcast Justin has resigned himself to his fate. He feels he should be punished and seems reluctant to fight the charges.
''He doesn't want to go to jail, but is prepare to,'' James explains.
His only hope is Theo, who will corroborate his story.
But under questioning on the witness stand, Theo crumbles.
Justin then suggests he go on the stand, but it's a gamble: one sign of anger and his defence will fall apart.
While his lawyer feels it won't help their chances, Justin can see no other option - no one else saw the incident or can testify as to who he really is.
But, just when all looks lost, Alf (Ray Meagher) walks in and offers to be a character witness.
Justin is grateful, but Alf's reception is frosty - he's shocked by the violent event.
''Alf comes to court and provides a heartfelt testimony,'' James says.
''He's not happy about it [the assault], though, and believes Justin should go to jail. But he's there as a fate at this serious moment in Justin and Leah's life.''
''Will Alf's words make any difference?
DS article:
Home and Away reveals mysterious new storyline for Justin Morgan
"This note will change the course of so many lives."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...new-storyline/
Home and Away spoilers follow from Australian pace episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away has revealed a mysterious new storyline for Justin Morgan, which is set to air on Australian screens next week.
In a new promo video posted to the soap's official Instagram page, it was revealed that a note put in Justin's bag by a mysterious young boy "will change the course of so many lives."
Justin soon discovers the note ? which appears to have been written by a child ? and is taken aback by what he reads: "Pleese help. Need food. I live in the house with the blu letta box."
https://www.instagram.com/p/CrRl8cQJ...0-d88e4cfbf645
We then watch as Justin heads over to the house with the blue letterbox and knocks on the door, before he looks through the window and notices a young boy collapsed on the floor.
At the hospital, Justin tries to persuade the youngster to tell him who he is and what happened to him, but he refuses, prompting Justin to tell Cash: "It's like he's been told to keep his mouth shut."
Justin is then told that the boy is "severely dehydrated and undernourished", to which he says to Leah: "Something is seriously wrong here."
Some believe that the boy could either a long-lost son or brother of Justin's, while another commented: "Justin will probably adopt or foster him."
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in June.
Australian viewers recently saw the conclusion to Justin's court drama, where he was eventually handed a sentence of 500 hours of community service. Justin had faced the possibility of jail time over an attack on a stranger.
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.
DS article:
Home and Away's Australian spoilers reveal danger in Justin and Andrew plot
The show is exploring a cult storyline.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...andrew-danger/
Home and Away spoilers follow.
Home and Away has released the official teaser spoilers for next week's Australian episodes, as the mystery surrounding newcomer Andrew Lawrence continues.
Traumatised teenager Andrew recently entered Justin Morgan's life by reaching out for help after spotting him doing community service work.
Since then, the show has explored various disturbing revelations about Andrew's background. He was found unconscious and alone at home following the death of his father, who'd been involved in a cult.
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Further detective work from the local police force confirmed that, when Andrew was four years old, he was registered as a missing person as his father had abducted him. The authorities are now struggling to get in touch with Andrew's relatives ? including his mum, who has been separated from him for so many years.
Meanwhile, Thursday's triple bill of episodes in Australia (May 11) saw Justin's partner Leah Patterson conduct some research into the doomsday cult that Andrew's dad was involved in.
Leah told Justin: "Kids spoke out of turn, they'd be put into a dark room with no food or water for days. That's illegal ? that's torture.
"It does explain why Andrew is so closed-off. He's been brainwashed into silence."
Next week's teaser spoilers hint that Andrew could still be in danger, so could the cult still have an interest in him following his father's death?
These episodes will air on Channel 5 in early July, due to the ongoing transmission gap between the UK and Australia.
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.
adopted fostered by leah and justin?
DS article:
Home and Away's Justin Morgan left furious after major Andrew twist
Cash has made a devastating mistake.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...n-fury-andrew/
Home and Away spoilers follow from Thursday's Australian episodes (May 18), which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away aired a nasty shock for Justin Morgan in Thursday's triple bill in Australia, as he received news that vulnerable teenager Andrew Lawrence is in danger again.
Justin feared for Andrew's safety after discovering that the 17-year-old had been kidnapped by the doomsday cult that his late father was previously involved with.
Viewers had seen Justin and his partner Leah Patterson kindly take care of Andrew after the death of his dad left him unsupported and alone.
There appeared to be a happy ending when a woman turned up claiming to be Andrew's mother Esther and took him away, but it has now been revealed that she was lying about her true identity.
In Thursday's Australian episodes, local policeman Cash Newman received contact from Andrew's sister Tegan, who revealed that their mum had in fact been missing for years.
It later transpired that the 'Esther' who visited the Bay was the leader of the cult that had caused so many problems in Andrew's traumatic upbringing.
Justin was livid to discover that Cash had messed up so badly by failing to properly verify the identity of 'Esther'.
Cash was taken off the case by his superiors in the police force, but this left him worried that nobody else in the team would put as much effort into securing Andrew's safe return.
Although a specialised task force is overseeing the case, Andrew's age means that he's not a top priority as he's so close to adulthood.
Desperate to make amends, Cash approached Justin and suggested that they should work together with an off-the-books approach to the problem.
Cash promised: "I'm not giving up. That's why I wanted to talk to you ? actually, I reckon we should put our heads together.
"I know who's got Andrew. Her [real] name's Margot. And you spent a lot more time with her than I did, so we need to go through everything that she did, everything that she said. She might have slipped up and said something that's going to help me find her."
Meanwhile, Andrew was seen at the cult's compound in a remote location, being forced to carry out a gruelling exercise regime by Margot.
Margot made it clear that she was punishing Andrew for being so open with Justin, Leah and the police. Will he be rescued?
Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in July.
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.
Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home And Away Spoilers: Justin goes all out to save young Andrew
Nothing will stop him.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...tin-cash-77711
The truth about "Esther" has finally been exposed ? but is it too late to save Andrew?
In Home And Away this week, Justin and policeman Cash are frantically searching for links to Vita Nova, the shadowy cult linked to the teenager's abduction.
In recent episodes, a woman named Esther claimed to be his mother, and Andrew (Joshua Hewson) willingly went to live with her. But it was a lie ? her real name is Margot Dafoe (Mandy McElhinney) and she's the leader of the sinister group.
"Once Justin realises Cash has released Andrew into the hands of an imposter, he's gravely concerned," James Stewart, 47, tells TV WEEK. "He feels an obligation to help this young man, but Cash's actions have put Andrew straight back in danger's way."
With no address to search for and Cash kicked off the case for negligence, the situation is dire. Meanwhile, at the compound, Andrew is being lectured by Margot as she holds him in a cell and brainwashes him into accepting his place at Vita Nova.
"She's a woman of great belief and faith in her way of seeing the outside world ? as a dangerous place that's falling apart," Mandy, 52, says of Margot. "There's an element of truth in that ? you just have to look at the news. So she's created a place that protects her family from the world."
The following day, Cash eavesdrops on police conversations, hoping to steal information. When he stumbles upon the location of the Vita Nova compound, he and Justin set off.
When the pair arrive, men surround them, but Justin won't back down: he wants to see Andrew now. Margot happily obliges, saying she has nothing to hide.
Everything she's doing is to protect Andrew," Mandy says. "She feels it's her duty to save him, even if that means punishing him to make him see what she does."
Relieved to find Andrew unharmed, Justin gestures for him to leave, but he won't budge. He claims he's happy at Vita Nova, that it's home.
Stunned, Justin decides to tell him the truth: the police have found his sister. Still, Andrew insists on staying.
When he and Cash are ordered to leave, Justin vows to return. He's not giving up on Andrew, and no-one can stop him?
Nowtolove.com.au article:
Home And Away Spoilers: Justin is shot in a desperate dash for freedom
Cult leader Margot and her followers aren?t letting their trespasser go.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebri...s-andrew-77777
Lying unconscious and bleeding in the Vita Nova compound, Justin is in a bad way on Home And Away this week. No-one knows he's there and as time ticks away, he may not make it out?
With the police making slow progress, Justin (James Stewart) decides to go rogue to try to free Andrew (Joshua Hewson) from the notorious cult led by the ruthless Margot (Mandy McElhinney).
So far, Justin and cop Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) have been blocked at every turn. Andrew himself turned them away, insisting the cult's compound is his home.
But this week, when Justin finds a note from Andrew in his belongings, he knows he has to act.
"Andrew is brainwashed... but it's also a case of Stockholm Syndrome ? he doesn't know any better," James, 47, tells TV WEEK.
"Justin sees the note as proof Andrew is still thinking for himself, having independent thoughts that Vita Nova and Margot aren't controlling."
Home And Away's Leah (Ada Nicodemou) warns her partner to wait for Cash. But the following morning, Justin is nowhere to be found. When Cash fronts up to Vita Nova, he's turned away and is forced to leave ? he has no warrant.
Inside, Margot wields her power, taunting a helpless Justin, his phone locked away. When she leaves, however, Andrew comes to his aid.
"Who knows what their intentions are, but they're not good," Justin says of his perilous situation. "Then, Andrew sneaks in and tries to fix his wounds."
Andrew urges him to leave while he creates a distraction. It's now or never. Justin makes a break for it, racing across the compound unseen. But just as he's in the clear, he cops an arrow to the thigh.
Justin crumples to the ground, bleeding. Andrew tries to help, but can't move him. It's only a matter of time before Margot's henchmen find him. Can he escape before it's too late?
For long-serving Home And Away actor James, the storyline has been a welcome challenge that involved research into Doomsday preppers and the balance in bringing it to screen.
"I had long conversations with our directors about our responsibility as adults in educating young adults and children," he says of the arc. "Big stakes, dangerous situations, great cast and the best crew ? couldn't ask for more as an actor."
how does justin go from in court convicted of grievous bodily harm assault with no prison, doing one or two days community service and counselling only, to becoming a foster parent no return to community service or counselling
So Justin belts some bloke gets community service , ditches the garage and buddy the dog becomes a band manager that makes no money yet still doesn't have to do the community service?
justin dying and then awake, unaided breathing and sitting up, another fast recovery
Not a spoiler, but James Stewart (Justin) is going on Dancing with the Stars this year:
DS article:
Home and Away star James Stewart to compete on major reality show
The actor is trying his hand at something new.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...ars-australia/
Home and Away star James Stewart is going from Summer Bay to the dancefloor, as he has signed up to compete on a major Australian reality TV show.
The actor, who plays Justin Morgan on the soap, has confirmed that he is taking part in the 2024 season of Dancing With The Stars Australia, which will air soon on network Seven.
Stewart will be one of 12 celebrity contestants, including chefs, TV presenters and an athlete, who will compete for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy in the competition, with the full line-up shared by TV Week.
Stewart has confirmed the news on his own Instagram account, sharing a press shot of the 2024 cast and revealing that he will be competing with professional dancer Jorja Rae Freeman.
"Soo? this is happening! The secret is out?. I'm taking a spin around the @DancingAU dance floor! My dance partner @jorjarae_ has taken me under her wing to teach me some exciting routines and I can't wait to show you!" he wrote.
The actor received a number of supportive messages following the announcement, with Georgie Parker, who plays Roo Stewart, commenting, "Oh YAY darling" and Ditch Davey, who played Christian Green, writing, "Awesome!!"
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It hasn't been confirmed whether the actor will be taking a break from filming to take part in the show, or if he will juggle his work on the soap with training.
He will be hoping to become the latest Home and Away star to triumph, with previous winners including Bec Hewitt (Hayley Smith), Luke Jacobz (Angelo Rosetta) and Johnny Ruffo (Chris Harrington).
One person who Stewart may be particularly keen to get advice from is his on-screen partner, Ada Nicodemou (Leah Patterson), who won the show in 2005.
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.
Let's hope he takes a break from the show while he's taking part. I could do with it being Justin-free for a while after the way he's been carrying on recently with this neverending Leah storyline.
Orpheus Pledger has pleaded guilty to committing a violent assault on a woman in March.
The actor, who played Mason Morgan on the soap from 2016 to 2019, appeared in court via video link, as he is being held in custody after breaching the conditions of his bail in April.
For all those Buddy fans....RIP Buddy!
Heartbreak as Home and Away star dies suddenly: 'By far the best actor'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...est-actor.html
Tributes are pouring in after the death of a beloved Home and Away cast member.
Buddy, the adorable Boxer who featured as James Stewart's dog on the show from 2016 to 2019, passed away at the weekend.
His owner Shelley announced the heartbreaking news on social media.
'I have lost my Buddy. We did so many fun things together over the years. His time on Home and Away was definitely the highlight for him and me,' she wrote.
'He loved going (on set) more than anything. We had a final trip to the beach planned but he just didn?t make it. He left peacefully at home in his bed while I held him. I have lost a big piece of my heart.'
The dog made his first appearance on the show with James Stewart's character, Justin Morgan, in June 2016.
He was gradually phased out as the drama series began focusing on Justin's relationship with Leah Patterson, played by James' real-life girlfriend Ada Nicodemou.
Heartbroken Home and Away cast members took to the comment section of Shelley's post to pay tribute to Buddy.
'RIP beautiful Buddy. You were my sidekick in so many scenes... An incredible scene partner,' James Stewart wrote.
'Always knew your lines? always hit your mark... and you could sniff out chicken wherever it was! I love ya mate.'
'Oh I am so sorry to read this. Beautiful Buddy,' Lynne McGranger wrote, while Sophie Dillman added: 'Sending you so much love. The goodness boy ever.'
Meanwhile, heartbroken fans paid tribute to the dog's fine 'acting' skills.
'He was the best thing in Home and Away for many years. By far the best actor. An amazing dog, may he rest in peace and enjoy his time over the rainbow bridge,' one devastated fan wrote.
In August, Buddy made headlines after fans noticed a strange detail about him on the long-running Channel Seven soap opera.
On a Facebook fan page, one viewer was quick to point out the beloved pooch had mysteriously gone missing from Summer Bay.
'What happened to Buddy? Never see him anymore,' one eagle-eyed viewer wrote.
'Poor Buddy, he must be starving, no one ever feeds him, let alone takes him out on daily walks?!' added another.
'He's in the backyard,' replied another person, before one proposed a novel theory about Boxer's extended absence.
'[Buddy] heard Justin singing and playing guitar and ran far away like a dog with fireworks, poor thing,' the comment read, referring to the character's tendency to sing on the show.
Elsewhere, others suggested the long-running drama should go back to showing more of the characters' domestic lives.
EDIT: The DS article:
Home and Away cast pay tribute after popular pet star passes away
"He was our favourite cast member."
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hom...tribute-buddy/