Fans of *Home and Away* might be in for a treat as Kate Ritchie teases a potential return

to the beloved soap after 16 years. The 46-year-old star, who played Sally Fletcher from 1988 to 2008,

revealed that producers have already contacted her multiple times about making a comeback.

Though she hasn’t officially agreed, Ritchie hinted that the door is still open for Sally Fletcher’s return to Summer Bay.

In a recent interview, Ritchie shared that while producers have paused their calls, they made it clear that she’s always welcome to return. The idea of reuniting with old castmates and revisiting her iconic role is something that intrigues her, but she wonders if it still makes sense. Kate expressed doubts about whether her character would fit into the current landscape of Summer Bay, especially with many new viewers unfamiliar with Sally’s legacy.

Kate, who was just 8 years old when she first took on the role, spent 20 years as Sally Fletcher, a character that became a major part of her identity. Despite winning two Gold Logies during her time on the show, she later struggled to define herself outside of that role. In past interviews, Ritchie has opened up about the challenges of being known primarily for her character and how she eventually sought therapy to cope with the loss of that significant part of her life.

Since leaving *Home and Away*, Ritchie has ventured into a successful radio career and has only occasionally returned to acting. Now, fans are left wondering—could Sally Fletcher really be making her way back to Summer Bay after all these years?