Irene Roberts has always faced life head-on in Home and Away, but her latest decision has left those closest to her struggling to understand. After years of being a pillar in Summer Bay, she’s made a move that not everyone is ready to accept and tensions are beginning to show.
Tensions Rise As Irene Ties Up Loose Ends
Irene’s diagnosis hit Summer Bay hard. Instead of withdrawing, she took control, handing over her Diner shares to Leah Patterson-Baker and making plans to move on. Her goal is to use her time, money, and freedom to live her life to the fullest. However, not everyone supported her choices.
Leah, Alf Stewart, and John Palmer ambushed her with concerns, insisting she wasn’t thinking things through. Ada Nicodemou, who plays Leah, said Irene was trying to find light in the darkness. “This is her diagnosis, and this is how she can make the most of a sad situation,” Ada explained. “It’s a positive outlook, considering.”
Home and Away: Irene Stands Her Ground Despite Anger
The conflict intensified when John caught Irene showing her home to a real estate agent. Furious, he accused her of shutting out the world. But Irene stayed firm, saying she now had clarity and couldn’t risk waiting until it was too late. Irene, overwhelmed by flashbacks and memories, began to see her home as a chapter she needed to close.
Later, Leah returned with a change of heart. She offered to help plan Irene’s journey with Alf and John by her side. All Irene had to do was choose where to go. In a bittersweet moment, the friends laughed and cried, realising they wouldn’t be part of each other’s lives much longer.
Together, they mapped out Irene’s next steps. It was about embracing the time she had left. For Irene, the goodbye felt like freedom. For her loved ones, it marked the end of an era. Though her departure stings, Irene’s strength and spirit will leave a lasting mark on Summer Bay. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all your Home and Away spoilers and soap news.