Fans of *Home and Away* are in for a treat as it’s been confirmed that beloved

characters Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson will make a dramatic return to the show

in early 2025! Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor will reprise their roles, marking the couple’s

reappearance after their departure in 2023. Filming for their scenes is set to take place in October in the stunning Whitsunday region of North Queensland. However, the producers are keeping details under wraps, teasing that the storyline is top secret and will unfold in early 2025.

Sophie Dillman, who played Ziggy from 2017 to 2023, expressed her excitement, saying it feels great to be back home. Patrick O’Connor, who joined shortly after in 2018, is also eager for fans to see what’s in store for the much-loved couple.

Ziggy and Dean’s exit in 2023 followed their move to North Queensland to be closer to Dean’s son, Jai, and his mother, Amber. After leaving *Summer Bay*, Dean’s sister Mackenzie paid an off-screen visit, revealing her relationship with Levi, which Dean surprisingly supported. Their departure was an emotional moment, with the couple settling into a new life together and welcoming their baby daughter, Izzy, earlier that year.

The reasons for Ziggy and Dean’s return to *Summer Bay* are still unknown, but fans can expect more details to be revealed as 2025 approaches. With their emotional farewell and new challenges ahead, their return promises to deliver plenty of drama and excitement. Will Mackenzie visit them again on-screen, or is there something bigger behind their return? Only time will tell! Stay tuned for more updates as their story unfolds.