Tuesday 31st March Episode 8689 Casey is bitterly disappointed. John is forced to own up. Sonny struggles with intimacy
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Tuesday 31st March Episode 8689 Casey is bitterly disappointed. John is forced to own up. Sonny struggles with intimacy
30th March 2026 Monday (Episode 8688) Brax and Ricky face a difficult decision. Mali and Abigail have a heart-to-heart. Cash faces serious consequences.
It will be a dramatic week in Walford.
EastEnders star Laura Doddington has confirmed that her character, Nicola Mitchell, will go through a change in upcoming scenes. A recent storyline has seen the fiery figure come to terms with her pregnancy, but next week will see new drama.
Nicola has been carrying a child for the past few months following her romance with George Knight, with advanced spoilers for the BBC soap confirming that the character would be rushed to hospital before prematurely giving birth to a baby girl.
Before that moment, it becomes increasingly apparent - to both viewers and her loved ones - that Nicola isn't quite herself, and Doddington explains that her character is initially nervous about the health of herself and the baby.
"She is incredibly distracted because she hasn’t felt the baby move," says the actor. "She initially keeps that to herself. With the Knight Fusion launch being an important moment for George, she wants to support him and avoids raising his worries.
Nicola is used to dealing with things on her own and doesn’t want to burden George with any additional worries. She is already dealing with loads of concerns that she wants to keep to herself, convincing herself they may not be serious."
Having experienced false labour with both Harry and Barney, part of her also believes the pains could simply be another false alarm," continues the star, who debuted as Nicola in November 2024.
These worries eventually come to the surface as Nicola prematurely gives birth, though she and George face an anxious wait after the baby is promptly relocated to an incubator to prevent the risk of infection.
"It takes a significant toll on Nicola," says Doddington. "We see a real vulnerability in her, compared to her usual combative and protective parenting style. The emotional strain and the inability to see her baby leaves her broken."
Such is the urgent nature of the storyline, both Nicola and George barely have time to work out the logistics of their co-parenting schedule, but Doddington is confident that the pair would do right by their daughter.
"I think they will make an excellent team, as they bring different energies and moral standings that complement each other," she says. "They have open and honest conversations with each other, addressing things head on rather than avoiding them."
While Nicola's stint in hospital will be the main focus of the week, the beloved character gets herself involved with Penny Branning, who is preparing to raise a child with Vinny Panesar after their bond has strengthened.
In an upcoming twist, it will be revealed that Penny is further along in her pregnancy journey than she initially thought, casting doubt on the theory that the child is Vinny's. As she jogs her memory, she realises that Harry, Nicola's son, could be the father.
Penny initially keeps her suspicions to herself and doesn't disclose anything to Vinny, and comes under fire from Suki as a result of this. Nicola sees this development, and defends Penny from Vinny's mother.
"From Nicola’s perspective, she is simply trying to speak with Penny when Suki interrupts, which infuriates her," shares Doddington. "Her opinion of Suki is already low given the recent issues involving Ravi and Harry.
"With Penny in the early stages of pregnancy, Nicola understands the anxieties that come with that experience. She also has a soft spot for Penny, who has supported Harry throughout his recent rehabilitation."
The pleasantries don't last long, however, when Nicola notices that Penny is acting peculiarly. After doing some digging, Nicola begins to suspect that Harry may be the father of the child, and blackmails Penny into taking a DNA test.
Nicola wants clarity as soon as possible on whether the baby is Harry’s," teases Doddington. "She’s incredibly protective over him and carries guilt about what he has been through.
"She also feels she has fallen short as a mother, so if the baby is his, she wants to support him from the outset. Harry has hinted that he does want children and is beginning to think seriously about his future.
"With Harry and Gina still early in their relationship, she feels it’s important to establish the truth now rather than risk a more painful revelation later, once they have invested more in their future together."
Pia Whitesell showcased her sensational figure during a sun-soaked beach day in Malibu with husband Patrick Whitesell.
The former Home and Away star, 42, took to Instagram to share a series of snaps, appearing completely at ease as she soaked up the coastal views.
In one striking image, Pia looked radiant as she sipped on a cool, refreshing drink, all while flaunting her toned bikini body, while another captured Patrick having a well-earned break by smoking a cigar.
The model stunned in the barely-there swimwear, highlighting her trim physique and sun-kissed glow as she posed effortlessly by the shoreline.
Elsewhere, Pia was seen enjoying a playful moment on the sand with her multimillionaire husband Patrick, 61.
The Hollywood powerbroker flaunted his muscular frame as he went shirtless in a pair of casual shorts.
The loved-up couple appeared completely relaxed as they strolled along the beach together, soaking in the idyllic setting.
Pia resides in a lavish $57million Los Angeles mansion with Patrick.
She is known to travel between America and Australia, having recently been spotted in Sydney.
Her career skyrocketed in 2014 when she landed the role of Kat Chapman on Home and Away.
She went public with her relationship with Patrick in late 2019, before the pair secretly tied the knot in 2021.
Patrick is the executive chairman of William Morris Endeavor and is considered one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, with clients including Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, and Ben Affleck.
He was previously married to journalist Lauren Sánchez, who is now wed to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Patrick shares two children – son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 17 – with Lauren, while Pia has sons Isaiah, 22, and Lennox, 19, from two previous relationships.
'For me, it's honestly the best, most heartwarming thing to see the blending of four teenagers who were strangers just a few years ago,' she told Marie Claire Australia.
'We sit around the table every night, enjoying each other's company, having a laugh as we share our stories. We spent Thanksgiving together; how lucky are we to have all found each other?'
Pia also admitted she leans on her family during times of hardship, such as when they lost a house during last year's California wildfires.
"I got the script and I just cried."
However, according to Goodrem, Nina's personality could have been very different had she not intervened. The actor shared that the role was rewritten to suit her vision, after she had a word with the show bosses.
Appearing on ITV's This Morning, Goodrem shared that she began acting at a young age and used the money to finance her very first musical demo. After launching her singing career, she was offered the role of Nina – but not as we know her.
"We thought 'oh, we'll put her as the bad-girl-turned-good' and I got the script and I just cried because I had written this song 'Born to Try' and I just felt in my heart that that would be, you know, in that moment I just didn't feel that was the right place for my song."
The star explained that she spoke to the "amazing" producers to adjust the character, which led to the Nina saw on screen. She acknowledged that it was a bold move as she was only 15 or 16 at the time.
I don't know if I would have done it now. My parents were outside the office going 'oh my gosh!'" she laughed.
As for her singing career, Goodrem will soon be representing Australia in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. She will be performing the song 'Eclipse', which she co-wrote with Jonas Myrin, Ferras Alqaisi and Michael Fatkin.
It feels like a celebration. I'm kinda approaching it like I'm really excited to be able to be over here, getting to share new music," she said. "I just feel really grateful to get to bring the song and bring it to life on the stage."
She added: "It's definitely questioned my songwriting, you know, when everyone dissects your song. Me and the producers and writers have been like 'oh we've never experienced like that dissect'. But it's really fun. It's enjoyable."
The friends, who starred on the soap series together from late 2017 to 2021, shared the news on Instagram on Friday
Sam Frost has revealed a shocking new career move.
The former Bachelor star, 36, has teamed up with her Home and Away
co-star Sarah Roberts to start a podcast called Cracking on.
The friends, who starred on the soap series together from late 2017 to 2021, shared the news on Instagram on Friday.
'Cracking on. Coming soon,' they captioned an image which saw the pair sitting on a couch in the water at sunset.
Moments later, they shared a sneak peek at what's to come, as Sam said: 'The Cracking On podcast is all about life's big rejections and redirections.
'Anything that comes across in life that seems like it just hits you in the nuts.'
Sam and Sarah, 41, revealed they have already recorded episodes with several special guests, including soap stars Lynne McGranger and Emily Weir.
Australian comedian Nick Giannopoulos, actress Debra Lawrence, radio star Myf Warhurst, and McLeod's Daughters star Michala Banas will also make appearances.
Sam and Sarah became fast friends when they starred on Home and Away together after they both landed roles on the soap opera in late 2017.
Sarah, who played Willow Harris, later left the series in 2021, while Sam, who played Jasmine Delaney, exited the following year.
The podcast announcement comes almost a year after Sam welcomed her second child with fiancé Jordie Hansen in April last year.
She announced the happy news on Instagram, sharing two black-and-white images.
In the first frame, Sam looked every inch the proud mother as she cuddled her newborn in her hospital bed.
Her little man looked cute as a button as he rested atop his famous mother while wearing a woollen beanie.
In another photo, the proud parents are seen introducing their bundle of joy to his older brother, Ted, who is now three.
'This is Bobby,' she announced in the caption, alongside a red love heart emoji, before revealing his full name as Bobby Jordan Frost-Hansen.
'We love you so much little man. 29/03/2025,' she continued.
Sam announced she was expecting her second child in November 2024.
'Our family is growing from three to four,' she began.
'It has been a wild ride but we are extremely grateful our little one is healthy and doing okay in there. We are all very excited to meet you, especially your big brother!
'Huge thank you to our family and friends for all their love and support over these past few months. We love you.'
Pia Whitesell looked effortlessly chic on Friday as she stepped out for some shopping with her towering son Lennox in Bondi.
The former Home and Away star, 42, put on a leggy display in a pair of tiny Daisy Dukes jean shorts, which she paired with and oversized brown jumper.
The brunette beauty accessorised with a pair of New Balance X Miu Miu suede sneakers worth $1,900.
Pia was seen stopping off in Gould Street at the Inca store, followed by Stylerunner and Misha for a spot of shopping.
However, she later realised she had left behind her designer sunglasses at Stylerunner and had to run back to retrieve them.
Pia finished off her glam-chic look with a large brown handbag she hung over her arm.
The former Home and Away star put on a leggy display in a pair of tiny Daisy Dukes jean shorts, which she paired with and oversized brown jumper
The brunette beauty accessorised with a pair of New Balance X Miu Miu suede sneakers worth $1,900
It comes after Pia was spotted arriving back home in Bondi on Thursday.
Fresh from an international flight, the former Home and Away actress looked impossibly chic as she carried a $2,320 Rimowa suitcase down the footpath.
Pia sported a white singlet, loose-fitting jeans and brown sneakers, while shielding her face beneath a brown baseball cap and sunglasses.
For accessories, the mother-of-two wore layered gold pendant necklaces, a Patek Philippe Nautilus gold and diamond watch worth $250,000, and her diamond engagement ring rumoured to be worth $1.9 million.
Pia also clutched a brown suede bag from The Row, which retails for $12,330.
She wore her luscious chestnut locks out in natural waves and sported a full face of makeup including blush and pink lipstick.
Her multimillionaire talent agent husband Patrick Whitesell is believed to have remained in the US during her trip to Australia.
Pia is known to travel between America and Australia, having last visited Down Under in January to attend the Australian Open men's quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
It comes after Pia was spotted arriving back home in Bondi on Thursday
Her multimillionaire talent agent husband Patrick Whitesell is believed to have remained in the US during her trip to Australia
The model looked glamorous in an understated Miu Miu ensemble and over $2 million dollars worth of jewels.
She accessorised with snakeskin Roger Vivier stilettos, a leather belt, and a black suede Celine bag.
Pia's career skyrocketed in 2014 when she landed the role of Kat Chapman on Home and Away.
She went public with her relationship with Patrick Whitesell in late 2019, before the pair secretly tied the knot in 2021.
Patrick is the executive chairman of William Morris Endeavor and is considered one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, with clients including Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, and Ben Affleck.
He was previously married to journalist Lauren Sánchez, who is now wed to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Patrick shares two children – son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 17 – with Lauren, while Pia has sons Isaiah, 22, and Lennox, 19, from two previous relationships.
The fan-favourite couple is going back to where they belong.
Home and Away has revealed more details about the return of Darryl "Brax" Braxton and Ricky Sharpe to Summer Bay. In scenes that have already aired in Australia, the fan-favourite couple returned to screens in a special segment filmed in Western Australia.
It comes a decade after Brax faked his own death in a bid to escape his criminal past and start a new life with Ricky and their baby. They were first reintroduced into the show after receiving a call from Dean Thompson to house Tane Parata, who was facing drug charges in Summer Bay.
With Brax seemingly in the clear after Dean's real killer confessed, he and Ricky have lived happily ever after in isolation, but a new teaser from the Australian soap shows the couple are set to return to "where they belong" in Summer Bay.
"I wish we could stop looking over our shoulder," Ricky says in a clip posted to Instagram. Speaking about their son, Brax says: "Casey is growing up so fast. Don't you feel like he deserves a normal life?"
Ricky then asks if this could be a chance for them to "finally clear" Brax's name and "have their lives back".
Brax goes on to say that he is "so tired of hiding", while Ricky points out that the family "could lose everything".
"Don't you want to get back to The Bay?" Brax asks, before they are seen driving past the Summer Bay sign with Casey in tow.
Ricky actor Bonnie Sveen previously revealed that she and Brax's Stephen Peacocke would not be back in the soap for good, so their stint in Summer Bay will be brief.
"There's a possibility of it, but I don't know if I can give an answer to that one," she said. "I felt a really beautiful dynamic working with Steve again because he's such a good person and a beautiful actor to work against. It would be amazing to revisit."
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