Exciting news for *Home and Away* fans! It’s been confirmed that fan-favorite couple,

Ziggy Astoni and Dean Thompson, played by Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor,

will make their much-anticipated return to the show in early 2025. After leaving *Summer Bay*

in March 2023 to settle in North Queensland, the beloved duo is set to reappear, with scenes scheduled to be filmed in October in the tropical Whitsunday region. However, producers remain tight-lipped about what prompts their return, teasing a “top-secret” storyline that promises to thrill viewers.

Sophie Dillman, who portrayed Ziggy from 2017 to 2023, expressed her excitement, saying it feels great to be back on the set of *Home and Away*. Patrick O’Connor, who joined the show in early 2018, added that he can’t wait for fans to experience the new storyline and see the much-loved couple back in action.

Since their departure, Ziggy and Dean’s lives off-screen have been relatively quiet, with Dean’s sister, Mackenzie, paying them a visit. During her trip, Mackenzie nervously revealed to her hot-headed brother that she had started dating Levi, a man who had recently left his wife for her. To her surprise, Dean supported the relationship. Could Mackenzie be the reason for Ziggy and Dean’s return to *Summer Bay*, or is there another secret behind their reappearance?

While the exact details remain under wraps, fans can look forward to seeing Ziggy and Dean on-screen again in early 2025, over two years after their emotional farewell. All will be revealed as the story unfolds in the new year!