In scenes that will leave Home and Away fans reaching for the tissues, newcomer Jo Freeman faces the ultimate heartbreak this week — when her ex-lover Liam Tanner makes a devastating decision that changes both their lives forever.

After months of emotional turmoil, secret reunions and shattered trust, Jo’s fragile world finally comes crashing down in a SHOCKING twist no one saw coming. Viewers have watched Jo (played by Sophie Dillman’s long-rumoured replacement Amy Doyle) struggle to rebuild her life after Liam (played by Patrick O’Connor) returned to Summer Bay, determined to win her back. But just when it looked like love might triumph, tragedy strikes — and Liam walks out of her life for good.

“He’s gone,” a heartbroken Jo sobs in upcoming episodes. “He didn’t even say goodbye.”

Sources close to the show reveal that Liam’s final scenes are among the most emotional ever filmed at the Bay. After learning that Jo has been hiding a devastating secret — one that could destroy more than one relationship — Liam packs his bags and leaves town, vowing never to return.

“It’s an absolutely gut-wrenching moment,” a Home and Away insider tells TV Buzz. “Jo truly believed this was her second chance at happiness. To see it ripped away is heartbreaking.”

The drama unfolds as Jo’s secret past comes to light — a past tied to a shocking betrayal involving another Summer Bay favourite. In the aftermath, Liam realises he can’t stay. “He loves Jo,” the insider explains, “but he can’t forgive her. He knows if he doesn’t walk away now, he never will.”

Behind the scenes, producers are calling it one of the most emotional storylines of the year — a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the painful truth that sometimes love isn’t enough.

Amy Doyle, who joined the cast earlier this year, says filming the emotional goodbye scenes “broke her heart.”

“We were both crying between takes,” she reveals. “Jo’s been through so much, and losing Liam feels like losing a piece of herself. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s absolutely devastating.”

Fans have already taken to social media to express their shock and sadness, with many pleading for Liam’s return. But insiders hint that this really is goodbye — for now, at least.

“Never say never in Summer Bay,” one producer teased. “But Liam’s exit marks the end of a major chapter. Jo’s journey from here will be about survival — and discovering who she is without him.”

As the waves crash on Palm Beach and the sun sets over Summer Bay, one thing is certain: Jo’s world will never be the same again.

Will she find the strength to move on — or will Liam’s departure destroy her for good?

Find out in the SHOCKING episodes airing next week on Home and Away!