Home and Away newcomer Stacey surprises Xander with relationship revelation

 Will Xander understand Stacey's desire to see other people?

Home and Away's Xander Delaney faces a decision over the future of his relationship with newcomer Stacey Collingwood on UK screens next week.

The pair's fling hots up in upcoming episodes, but Xander is wrong-footed when Stacey's plans for their future don't match with his own.

In next week's Channel 5 episodes, Xander is pleased when he finds out that Stacey is putting down roots in Summer Bay, having just been hired as the gym's new trainer.

Xander celebrates by inviting Stacey out on a second date and is delighted when she accepts.

Stacey praises Xander's sense of spontaneity, especially when he impulsively hops behind the bar at Salt to give Mackenzie Booth a hand.

Back at Xander's apartment later on, Stacey flirtatiously asks about other skills that he may be hiding. Xander carries Stacey off towards his bedroom, ready to take things to the next level.

Later, Xander suggests that they could spend even more time together by enjoying a cosy night in.

Stacey declines this offer, explaining that she has another date planned with a different guy.

Before Xander gets a chance to feel rejected, Stacey explains that she has no interest in monogamy and enjoys dating different people.

Stacey is keen to keep seeing Xander, but only if he's willing to accept that she'll be going on dates with other men too.

Torn over what to do, Xander confides in his sister Rose about Stacey's approach to dating.

Although Rose has no problem with Stacey's decisions, she can't help fearing that it's not the best move for Xander – knowing how much he'll struggle if he falls hard for her.

Rose expects future heartbreak for Xander, but what will he decide to do?

Home and Away airs these scenes on Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26 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.