When Ray Meagher joined Kate Ritchie on her breakfast radio show, the conversation moved through familiar Home and Away topics. But the moment Sally Fletcher’s name came up, the tone shifted slightly, and what happened next left the door open for a possibility fans didn’t expect.
How the Chat Turned Toward Sally
Ray, who plays Alf Stewart, visited Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie for a relaxed catch-up. While talking about older storylines, they naturally brought up Kate’s long run as Sally Fletcher. Sally is still remembered clearly by viewers because Kate played her for twenty years before leaving and returning briefly in 2013. Even though Kate has said she isn’t planning to return, the character still finds her way into these discussions.
Ray then explained how he handles his yearly meetings with the show’s producers. He said those meetings are usually short, and he doesn’t try to guide Alf’s storyline. He shared that he sometimes adjusts wording in the script but never changes the meaning. This led the hosts to bring up something that’s already confirmed: the return of Darryl “Brax” Braxton. With Brax coming back, the idea of older characters returning didn’t feel out of place, which is exactly how Sally’s name surfaced again.
The Moment the Hosts Pushed the Idea
Wippa asked Kate why Sally couldn’t return as well. Kate questioned why he kept raising it, and he told her it was because she had never given a firm “no.” That opened the door for the topic to stay on the table. Fitzy then turned to Ray and suggested he bring up the idea to the Home and Away producers. He told Ray that someone with his history on the show could easily raise the question.
Ray replied by saying that in almost four decades, he had never gone to producers with a request about his own character. Then he added that he would make an exception in Kate’s case and would be willing to talk to them about her. Ray’s comment doesn’t confirm anything, and Kate hasn’t changed her earlier stance about not returning. Still, hearing Ray say he’d personally raise the subject has naturally made fans wonder whether the conversation could lead somewhere.
Sally remains one of the longest-running and most recognisable faces from earlier seasons, so even a simple on-air mention is enough to bring the discussion back. Right now, there are no plans or announcements. But the exchange on the radio has brought the idea back to the surface, and longtime fans will keep watching to see if anything develops. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more updates on Home and Away and everything happening in Summer Bay.