A new drama is coming to Home and Away, and it’s definitely everything soap fans love; a powerful family, a stunning hotel by the sea, and a long-lost daughter who turns everything upside down. But what makes this even more exciting is who’s joining the cast, and where she’s been for the last 35 years.
From Soap Teen to Reality TV Star
Dannii first made her name in Home and Away, playing Emma Jackson, a tough and rebellious teen. She left the show in 1990 after a two-year run to focus on her music career. Since then, she hasn’t returned to acting until now.
In recent years, she’s been busy hosting I Kissed a Boy, the BBC’s first gay male dating show. The show were narrated by Layton Williams and Charley Marlowe, and Dannii will return for a second series of I Kissed a Girl later this year. Now, she’s adding a new chapter to her career.
Home and Away: A New Drama With Soap Legends
Dannii has joined the cast of Impostor, a new Channel 5 drama set in Australia. She stars alongside two well-known names in soap, Kym Marsh from Coronation Street and Jackie Woodburne from Neighbours. The show centres on a wealthy family and their seaside hotel. Jackie Woodburne plays Helen, the matriarch who refuses to sell the hotel, even though her children are pushing her to let it go.
The family tension only grows when a woman named Amanda arrives, claiming to be the daughter Helen gave up for adoption many years ago. But Amanda may not be who she says she is. According to the show’s synopsis, “The lucrative hotel is the ultimate prize and a twisted scheme soon spirals into betrayal and ultimately, murder.”
A Major Comeback for Dannii
This is Dannii’s first acting role in 35 years, and the show marks a major return to the kind of high-stakes drama she once started with. With a story full of family secrets, lies, and deadly twists, Impostor fits right into the world of soaps, and brings together stars from some of the most iconic shows.
While she’ll continue her work in reality TV, this acting comeback adds a new layer to Dannii’s career and gives fans a reason to tune in for something completely different. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Home and Away news and updates.