The Morgan Brothers: Justin, Brody & Mason

[Pantherboy]

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!!"

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3gPWnDy...1-dc395894b84d

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.

[hward]

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.

[lizann]

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.

[Pantherboy]

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/