Home and Away is building up to a huge 2026 event that will bring nostalgia for longtime viewers. The word in Summer Bay hint at a return that ties directly back to one of the show’s most iconic love stories. Any guesses?
A Look Back at a Fan-Favourite Exit
Nearly a decade has passed since viewers last saw Darryl “Brax” Braxton on screen. Back in 2016, his departure alongside Erica “Ricky” Sharpe marked the end of one of the show’s most beloved storylines. The couple drove away with their young son Casey, closing the chapter on a romance that had fans engaged for years.
Both Stephen Peacocke, who played Brax, and Bonnie Sveen, who played Ricky, bid farewell at that time. Their exit stood as one of the soap’s most talked-about conclusions, and the question of where their journey took them next. That cliffhanger is about to beget a revisit, and fans will finally get the answers they have waited nearly for ten years to get.
Brax and Ricky Confirmed to Return in Home and Away
Stephen Peacocke has officially signed on to reprise his role as Brax in 2026. But he won’t be making the trip alone. Bonnie Sveen is also returning, stepping back into the role of Ricky for the upcoming special event. Together, the pair will give fans the long-awaited update on where life has taken Brax, Ricky, and their son.
The major storyline will arrive as part of a special collaboration with Tourism Western Australia, which is working alongside Home and Away. Filming is scheduled for October, with the episodes expected to air on Channel 5 next year. For fans who have waited years to see Brax and Ricky back, start counting days to the upcoming event. And stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Home and Away news and spoilers.