Home and Away confirms return for Justin Morgan's daughter Ava

 What has prompted her unexpected return?

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.