Home and Away has announced that fan favourite characters Brax (Stephen Peacocke) and Ricky (Bonnie Sveen) will return to screens in 2026 in a guest appearance.
The last time we saw Brax and Ricky on our screens was in 2016, when the two departed the Bay for good after many dramas, including Brax’s imprisonment, faking his own death, and then returning to let Ricky know he was really alive just when she had moved on and married someone else.
Classic Home and Away.
How will Brax and Ricky return to Home and Away?
Now, Brax and Ricky are allegedly living life somewhere in Western Australia with their son Casey, with the show teaming up with Tourism Western Australia for the special episodes.
After news of the return was announced, actor Stephen Peacocke said, “When the producers asked if I’d revisit Brax, it felt like a fun opportunity – and one I think the audience will really enjoy. Filming in spectacular outback Western Australia is the icing on the cake, and we can’t wait to welcome one lucky UK fan and their guest onto set with us.”
Bonnie Sveen added, “Bringing Ricky back wasn’t something I’d ever expected, so I’m beyond thrilled to reunite with Steve and old friends at Home and Away. Exploring where Ricky and Brax are now, 10 years on, will make for a very special and compelling storyline – and I can’t wait for our WA filming adventure.”
Home and Away fans are thrilled for the return of Brax and Ricky, but some have concerns
Needless to say Home and Away fans are very excited, with some saying they haven’t even watched the show since Brax and Ricky left nearly 10 years ago.
“I haven’t watched Home and Away since they left, so I’m excited for them to come back and definitely gonna watch it when they do,” one person commented on Instagram, with another saying, “Omg I don’t think I’ve watched Home and Away since Brax and Ricky left! I’m still traumatised from when Casey [Brax’s brother] died.”
Many fans also felt emotional about the news. “I just gasped out loud when I read this and my husband thought someone had died,” one person said.
“I’m crying and vomiting I’m so excited!” one thrilled fan commented, with another saying, “Crying, screaming, throwing up. I can’t believe it! I knew this day would come! I just knew it!”
Despite the excitement, some fans had reservations after Home and Away brought back beloved characters Dean and Ziggy earlier this year.
“OMG, but really hope it’s a better storyline than Dean & Ziggy’s return,” one person said. “It will be fantastic to see them again, H&A has never been so good as when these two were on it. But I wish they’d come back to the Bay. Not keen on these ‘events’ like they did with Dean and Ziggy. Bring them home and make they stay!” another fan stated.
Home and Away airs 7pm Monday to Thursday on Seven and 7plus.
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