It’s the kind of storyline that stops even the most loyal Home and Away fans in their tracks — a twist no one saw coming, and one that has left Summer Bay reeling.

According to shocking scenes that aired this week, Roo Stewart (played by the beloved Georgie Parker) was left utterly devastated after discovering that Cohen — the mysterious newcomer who had quietly captured her heart — had tragically passed away.

No one expected this kind of heartbreak. The revelation came in an emotional episode that saw Roo receive a phone call that changed everything. What started as a simple day in Summer Bay quickly turned into a gut-wrenching nightmare, as the calm and collected Roo collapsed in tears upon hearing the news.

Viewers watched in stunned silence as Roo struggled to process what she’d just heard. The chemistry between Roo and Cohen had been building for months, with fans rooting for Roo to finally find happiness again after so many years of loneliness and disappointment. Their slow-burn connection had become one of the most talked-about storylines of the season — making this twist all the more devastating.

But who exactly was Cohen? Introduced only recently, the charming but enigmatic newcomer had quickly become a fan favourite. His gentle manner and mysterious past kept audiences guessing — and Roo intrigued. Many speculated that he was hiding a dark secret, but few could have predicted this ending.

Social media exploded within minutes of the episode airing. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with messages of disbelief and heartbreak:

“Please tell me this isn’t real!” one viewer wrote.
“Roo deserves happiness. How could they do this to her?” another added.

Rumours have already begun swirling around the Home and Away production set. Was this the final goodbye for Cohen — or is there something more to his story? In true Summer Bay fashion, nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Some eagle-eyed fans claim that behind-the-scenes photos show the actor filming more scenes, suggesting that perhaps Cohen isn’t gone after all.

Could this be another one of the show’s emotional red herrings? Is Roo about to uncover a shocking truth that will change everything once again?

Channel Seven and the Home and Away team have remained tight-lipped, only teasing that “Roo’s world is about to turn upside down.”

Whatever the truth, one thing’s certain — fans won’t want to miss what happens next. With heartbreak, mystery, and the promise of a possible twist still to come, this could be one of the most unforgettable storylines in Home and Away history.

 Stay tuned. Summer Bay has never been more unpredictable — or more emotional.