Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-paced episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
There’s no rest for Justin Morgan on Home and Away, as the mechanic will be at the centre of a new storyline with newcomer Claudia.
Justin has been going out of his way to keep Claudia from causing his business trouble after a failed service on her car led to a crash. He’s been lying to his wife Leah Patterson, who starts having suspicions when she realises his excuses don’t add up.
In scenes airing this week in Australia, Claudia calls Justin for help once again.
“Justin believes it’s the last time he has to help Claudia,” Justin actor James Stewart told TV WEEK. “He can see the finish line.”
However, Claudia has other plans in mind when she makes a move on Justin and throws his car keys in the bushland when he rejects her.
Meanwhile, Leah managed to track down Claudia’s ex, who reveals she has a history of targeting men for affairs. Leah is convinced Justin wouldn’t cheat, but grows worried as the night of their anniversary passes without him reaching out.
Unaware that Justin is being held by Claudia, Leah starts thinking her husband may have been unfaithful.
As for Justin, when he manages to walk further away to get some phone signal, he’s stunned to find out that Leah has told him to not bother coming home as she won’t be there.
Speaking about working with Rachael Carpani, who plays Claudia, Stewart praised her “gorgeous energy” on set.
“She has done such big work and it’s really kudos to the casting agents here, because they get us these guests that just make you lift your game,” he told The Press, adding that he and Leah star Ada Nicodemou loved working with her.
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.