EastEnders reveals another Suki twist in dramatic adoption hearing week..

 Will she regret her actions?

EastEnders has revealed that Suki Panesar-Unwin makes another dangerous move next week, as she desperately attempts to stop Harleen Virdi contesting her and Eve’s adoption of little Ria.

Suki and Eve were unnerved this week when Ria’s biological mum Harleen asked to meet them in person. The meeting went seriously wrong, however, when Harleen overheard Suki arguing with her daughter Ash and was concerned.

As a result of this, adoption officer Robin told the couple that Harleen will be contesting their plans to adopt Ria. Suki and Eve were devastated, but when Sharon encouraged Suki to fight for Ria, she took matters into her own hands and used Ash’s GP database to find Harleen’s address.

In next week’s episodes, Suki and Eve are in complete turmoil as it is confirmed that Harleen will be contesting the adoption and is seeking reunification with her estranged daughter.

Suki is determined not to give up and is hoping to resolve matters, with new spoilers revealing that she meets up with Harleen and offers her a sum of money to withdraw the case.

It seems that Suki’s unethical actions give her the result she is hoping for, as Harleen agrees to back down and take the money – but her only request is that she gets to see Ria one last time.

On the day of Ria’s final adoption hearing, Suki grants Harleen’s wish and secretly arranges her to have one last meeting with her daughter. As the trio meet up, Eve remains totally oblivious to what is going on.

After this secret rendezvous with Harleen, Suki heads to the court and makes a passionate plea at Ria’s hearing.

Meanwhile, back in Albert Square, Ash faces trouble at the GP surgery when questions are raised over access to Harleen’s records.

Ash is forced to cover for her mum, but later she is shocked to discover that Suki paid off Harleen to drop the case against her and Eve.

How the adoption hearing unfolds is being kept under wraps for now, but in the aftermath, Eve gives her wife the cold shoulder, and she later heads out of the house to take her mind off everything.

Will Suki and Eve get to adopt Ria, and is their relationship under threat?

The show reaches its 2026 season finale as Eden’s family prepare to say their final goodbyes, whilst Levi makes a life-changing decision about his future with Mackenzie.

 Next week on Home and Away in the UK...

Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) has decided to spend what could be her final days away from hospital, with husband Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) by her side.

As her aplastic anaemia has worsened, doctors have been left trying to keep her alive in the hope that a donor can be found, but Eden has chosen to make the most of whatever time she has left.

With help from Remi (Adam Rowland), the couple have escaped to a farm in the country, where Eden hopes to enjoy some peace with the people she loves.

Her decision has been particularly difficult for brother Levi (Tristan Gorey), who arrived determined to persuade her to return to hospital, only for Eden to insist that her remaining days should be happy ones.

Sadly, the week ended with a stark reminder of her worsening condition, as she and Cash woke to discover she’d suffered a severe nosebleed overnight.

Next week, with the bleeding finally under control, Levi warns that she might not be so lucky next time. Whilst Eden tries to brush it off as irritation from her oxygen tubes, her brother insists she needs to be back in hospital, where she can receive proper care.

As Levi presses his point, Eden reminds him that she doesn’t want to die in hospital, and believes returning will only delay the inevitable. She’s made her decision, and with so little time left, she doesn’t want their goodbyes to be overshadowed by arguments.

During a quieter moment together, Levi admits how much he regrets the ten years they spent apart following their parents’ divorce. Eden acknowledges her part in their estrangement, and the siblings make their peace as Levi agrees to respect her wishes.

Jimmy (Aaron Jeffery) and Deb (Tammy MacIntosh) soon arrive to be with their daughter. Mackenzie (Emily Weir) decides to leave in order to give them some time as a family, telling Levi how proud she is of him for accepting Eden’s choice.

Abigail (Hailey Pinto) is finding it harder to face her sister, admitting to Jimmy that she isn’t ready to say goodbye. He gently reassures her that none of them are, but she doesn’t need to find the perfect words— Eden just wants her there.

When Abby confesses that she’s been avoiding her, Eden reassures her younger sister that she’s brave, strong, and someone she’s immensely proud of. 

Jimmy also offers Levi some reassurance as he struggles with being unable to help. Whatever his instincts as a doctor, right now Eden needs him to be her brother, and being there for her is all any of them can do.

With Eden’s family now gathered around her, Gary (Peter Phelps) decides it’s time to leave, offering to stay nearby in case Cash needs him. Cash assures his foster dad that he can manage, but Gary reminds him he only has to call if he needs anything.

The following day, the family prepare to leave Eden and Cash alone too, sharing tearful embraces before they go.

As Levi breaks down, Eden asks him to look after their parents and Abby, making him promise to take care of himself too.

With the family gone, Eden turns her attention to the future she hopes Cash will have after her death.

She wants him to find someone to love, have children and live somewhere like their countryside retreat, although she insists his future partner cannot be anyone she knows.

Cash jokes that this rules out Remi, giving them a brief moment of laughter before Eden explains what matters most to her. When he thinks of their life together, she wants him to remember the happy times, rather than these final days of illness.

Their conversation takes a frightening turn when Eden drinks some water and notices blood in the bottle. Cash helps her back inside to rest before heading out to chop firewood, whilst Eden picks up her guitar and sings, wishing they could hold on to the time they have left.

That night, beneath the stars, Eden finally admits how terrified she is of dying and leaving Cash behind. She’s angry that they won’t get to live the life they planned, and he holds her as she cries for everything they stand to lose.

By morning, Eden feels calmer, telling Cash that being with him and her family has been everything she could have wished for. She’s ready for whatever comes next.

But when Eden checks her phone, she discovers missed calls and voicemails containing the news they’ve been desperately waiting for—a donor has been found!

As Cash breaks down at the unexpected breakthrough, could Eden finally have a chance at the future she thought she’d lost?

Back in Summer Bay, saying goodbye to Eden has also left Levi thinking about his own future. Standing on the beach with Deb, he admits that he’s finally beginning to accept they’re going to lose his sister, before breaking down in Mac’s arms when she joins them.

Eden’s family later gather at Salt, where embarrassing childhood stories briefly lift the mood until Abby asks when they’ll next see one another. The uncomfortable silence brings a painful realisation—their next reunion will likely be at Eden’s funeral.

Afterwards, Deb tells Levi how grateful she is that he and Abby have supportive partners. Looking up at Mac on the balcony, Levi agrees that she deserves a medal for everything she’s done for their family, prompting Deb to remind him how precious their time together is.

Her advice to make every minute count stays with Levi, who surprises Mac during a walk on the beach the following morning by suggesting they get married!

Mac’s stunned silence briefly leaves him nervous, before she breaks into a smile and accepts.

After so much heartbreak, could their engagement mark the beginning of a happier chapter?

Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.

Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:

Monday 18th November (Episode 8827)

The Fowler family unite.

Tane’s leaving Summer Bay.

Levi faces reality.

Tuesday 19th November (Episode 8828)

The mystery of what’s happened to Roo deepens.

Tane says goodbye.

Lacey and Dylan try again.

Wednesday 20th November (Episode 8829)

David’s investigation raises more questions than answers.

Lacey gets mixed signals.

Justin shows up for Richie.

Thursday 21st November (Episode 8830) – UK Season Finale

Alf’s heart is breaking over his missing daughter.

The Fowler family say their goodbyes.

David makes a horrifying discovery.

Home and Away golden couple Sophie Dillman and Patrick O'Connor shock fans by revealing secret Noosa wedding three months after quietly tying the knot

 Real life Home and Away couple Sophie Dillman and Patrick O'Connor have tied the knot in a secret ceremony.

The stars, who played on-screen lovers Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson, wed at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant in Queensland more than three months ago. 

Sophie, 34, and Patrick, 34, revealed the news on Thursday, uploading a gallery of photos from their big day, which took place on August 1.

Patrick looked handsome in a black tuxedo by MJ Bale as he shared a passionate kiss with his beloved after they said 'I do' in front of friends and family.

Meanwhile, the bride walked down the aisle in the wedding dress her mother wore for her nuptials 39 years ago. 

The ivory frock, which was altered by Collezione Santina Couture, featured handsewn beading along the neckline and scalloped hem.

The ivory frock, which was altered by Collezione Santina Couture, featured handsewn beading along the neckline and scalloped hem.

Real life Home and Away couple Sophie Dillman, 34, and Patrick O'Connor, 34, have tied the knot in a secret ceremony

Sophie had the gown altered to remove the sleeves, creating a sleeveless design, and added her mother's veil to the classic look. 

The couple wore wedding rings designed by Sydney atelier Mendel Rose, who also created Sophie's engagement ring.  

'01.08.2026 - Lovers,' Sophie captioned the reel of wedding photos. 

The newlyweds announced their engagement in December 2025, with Sophie confirming the news on social media with photos of the proposal.

One image showed the tender moment Patrick got down on one knee and popped the question to Sophie at a scenic Sydney beach.

Another sweet picture captured the newly engaged couple passionately kissing at the scenic location, as the sun set in the background.

She also shared a photo of her eye-popping diamond engagement ring, featuring a massive sparkler enclosed in a stunning pure gold band.

The pair looked like they were on Cloud Nine in the adorable gallery, with the proposal coming after several years of dating.

The stars, who played on-screen lovers Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson, wed at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant in Queensland more than three months ago

The newlyweds announced their engagement in December 2025, with Sophie confirming the news on social media with photos of the proposal

Sophie captioned the gallery with some precious words, 'Home has always been with you,' adding both a diamond ring and love heart emoji.

In 2021, Sophie admitted to feeling 'lucky' about acting alongside her long-term partner Patrick on Home and Away.

The pair started dating after their characters, Ziggy and Dean, got together on the soap opera.

She said their relationship worked because they 'were really good friends first', and now she gets to 'hang out with [her] best mate all the time, which is such a blessing'.

'Our characters got together – and then we did. We spend every waking minute together, but it's really lucky because we were really good friends first,' she told The Daily Telegraph at the time.

Sophie and Patrick have known each other for over a decade and even went to the same acting school in Queensland.

Sophie had been a cast member for slightly longer than Patrick, having portrayed Ziggy since June 2017.

The pair left the show in March 2023, with their on-screen characters moving away from Summer Bay together to start a new life with their newborn baby Izzy. 

Real-life Home and Away couple surprise fans as they share secret wedding news

 Congratulations are in order!

Home and Away stars Sophie Dillman and Patrick O'Connor have revealed they secretly tied the knot over the summer. The real-life couple, who played Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson in the Australian soap, shared gorgeous snaps from their intimate day on Instagram.

They posted a series of pictures posing outdoors, with Patrick in a simple black suit and Sophie in a white, strapless dress with a scalloped hem stopping just above the ankles.

She wore a white veil with a large bow on top of her hair, worn down and lightly curled for the occasion.

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The snaps showed the small number of guests they had gathered for their special day, gathering outside to watch their nuptials.

They captioned the post "01.08.2026 - Lovers", with several fans flocking to the comment section to share their congratulations.

Their former co-star Lynne McGranger said: "Oh my stars!! Just brilliant!! Thrilled for you both. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness you gorgeous things."

Tristan Gorey wrote, "Woohoo!! Congrats you two!!", while Rodger Corser posted, "Congrats you crazy kids."

Sarah Roberts added: "Congratulations love birds can’t wait to celebrate xxx."

In 2023, when speaking to New Idea, the couple joked that they would elope when it came time to tie the knot.

"I’ve recently had a few girlfriends wed and seeing them go through all the stress of planning big days… maybe we’ll just elope in Vegas!" Sophie said. "The full Las Vegas Elvis drive-through wedding experience!"

Patrick, however, said he "didn't think their families would ever forgive them".

Sophie opened up about planning their wedding to TV Week, explaining there were "non-negotiable" elements when it came to their big day.

"We are blessed to have grandparents on both sides that we want to attend," she shared.

"We aren’t interested in a traditional kind of ceremony and instead, we want to create a relaxed atmosphere where our guests, and more importantly Paddy and I, feel at ease and ready to have a good time."

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Home and Away star Sarah Roberts reveals disappointment over Willow's exit

 "I didn’t want to go."

Former Home and Away star Sarah Roberts has opened up on her exit from the soap five years ago, revealing she "didn’t want to leave at all". Roberts played Willow Harris from 2017 to 2021, before the character departed Summer Bay for Queensland.

Speaking on her Cracking On podcast with fellow Home and Away alum Sam Frost, Roberts revealed that it was the soap's producers who decided her time was up.

I was told there was nowhere for my character to go," she revealed. "At the time, I was pretty Debbie Downer about it. [The] honest truth was I didn’t want to go, but hindsight is a gift, and I’m not just saying that."

Roberts said playing Willow "wasn't just a job" for her, adding: "A lot was tied up in those four years that I was on the show.

You know, I got married, I raised a stepdaughter who I called my own daughter. Home and Away did become my family

The actress married her co-star James Stewart, who plays Justin, in 2019, with the couple splitting in 2024. During that time, Roberts had also lost her brother Karl to brain cancer and experienced two miscarriages.

Roberts said she was left "grieving" everything she'd lost, explaining: "All these things were kind of just dropping off, you know. So, I guess when I think about, 'Did I want to leave Home and Away or did I want to stay?' For me, that question is so loaded.

"Because when I think of the show, I think of everything that I went through during that period that I was on the show as well as behind the scenes."

She continued: "And no, a lot of the stuff that happened to me during that time, I didn’t want to happen."

Roberts described the period as "like the end of an era and a huge closing of a chapter” when her time on-screen was done.

However, Roberts said she is now "glad" that her Home and Away exit happened when it did because it's allowed her to explore new opportunities.

I get to challenge myself, I get to play new characters, work with different actors, I get to film like real stunt scenes and play complex characters that have these great arcs," she went on.

"[I'm] not saying that the characters on Home and Away didn’t - and I loved my time on the show - but [now] I’m challenged, and I’m growing.

"I love to grow, and I get to do this podcast… and go after new opportunities all around the world. So you know, it all worked out for the best, I guess."

Since exiting Home and Away, Roberts has appeared in Wolf Like Me, Scrublands, Colin from Accounts and Return to Paradise.