Home and Away finale hints Heath Braxton is returning in 2021

SPOILER ALERT: Home and Away finale introduces viewers to Luke Arnold’s character – as a trailer hints original bad boy Heath Braxton will return to Summer Bay in 2021

Home and Away fans are usually left with a dramatic cliffhanger during season finales.

But things appear to be blissful in the fictional town of Summer Bay this year.

On Monday, Channel Seven treated viewers to a surprisingly serene finale, which introduced several new residents and potential romances.

SPOILER ALERT: Monday night’s Home and Away finale saw Sam Frost’s character, Jasmine, have a chance encounter with an old flame, Lewis, played by Luke Arnold (pictured)

The much-anticipated finale saw Sam Frost’s character, Jasmine, have a chance encounter with an old flame, Lewis, played by Luke Arnold.

And it seems Jasmine hasn’t forgotten about her feelings towards her friend.

Meanwhile, Colby (Tim Franklin) has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to Ross Nixon’s murder following Witness X’s betrayal.

Something to smile about? It seems Jasmine hasn't forgotten about her feelings towards her friend. The pair's romance is expected to play out during next year's season

Something to smile about? It seems Jasmine hasn’t forgotten about her feelings towards her friend. The pair’s romance is expected to play out during next year’s season

An unlikely jail visit from Jasmine left viewers puzzled, however, as there had been no mention of a friendship or connection between them beforehand.

But it all came together when Jasmine explained that she’d promised Robbo, her late on-screen ex, that she would ‘take care’ of Colby behind bars. 

During a preview for next year’s season, viewers were surprised to see original Summer Bay bad boy Heath Braxton, played by Dan Ewing. 

Locked up: Meanwhile, Colby (Tim Franklin) has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to Ross Nixon's murder following Witness X's betrayal

Locked up: Meanwhile, Colby (Tim Franklin) has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to Ross Nixon’s murder following Witness X’s betrayal

Dan first appeared on Home and Away as Rueben Humpheries in 2007. 

He joined the show as Heath in 2010, but left four years later. 

His character is one of the River Boys, a gang made up of brothers Darryl ‘Brax’ Braxton, Casey Braxton, Kyle Braxton and their associates.  

'A River Boy returns': During a preview for next year's season, viewers were surprised to see original Summer Bay bad boy Heath Braxton, played by Dan Ewing

‘A River Boy returns’: During a preview for next year’s season, viewers were surprised to see original Summer Bay bad boy Heath Braxton, played by Dan Ewing 

In 2018, he told TV Week that he would be interested in reprising the role that made him famous.

‘I would definitely consider it – as long as there’s a good storyline,’ Dan said. 

He added that he loved his time on the show, saying of the cast and crew: ‘I love what they do.’ 

Home and Away returns to Channel Seven in 2021 

Remember me? Dan joined the show as Heath in 2010, but left four years later. His character is one of the River Boys, a gang made up of brothers Brax, Casey, Kyle and their associates

Remember me? Dan joined the show as Heath in 2010, but left four years later. His character is one of the River Boys, a gang made up of brothers Brax, Casey, Kyle and their associates