In a gut-wrenching twist set to leave Home and Away fans reaching for the tissues, beloved Summer Bay favourite Mackenzie Booth (Emily Weir) faces the most devastating news of her life — a medical diagnosis that shatters her dreams of ever becoming a mother.

Next week’s emotionally charged episodes will see Mac’s world turned upside down when she receives test results following weeks of unexplained pain and fatigue. What begins as a routine check-up spirals into heartbreak when doctors reveal she’s suffering from a rare reproductive condition that has left her unable to have children.

Sources close to the show reveal that Emily Weir delivers one of her most powerful performances to date as Mac struggles to come to terms with the life-changing revelation.

“It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s absolutely heartbreaking,” a production insider tells TV Week. “Mac has been through a lot — loss, love, heartbreak — but this hits her harder than anything she’s faced before. She’s forced to confront not just her health, but the future she always imagined.”

LEVI’S WORLD SHATTERED

Adding another emotional layer to the story, Levi (Tristan Gorey) finds himself completely blindsided by the news. Having recently confessed that he could see a future with Mac — one that included a family — the revelation leaves him reeling.

“Levi’s devastated,” the insider continues. “He loves Mac deeply, but he’s torn apart watching her crumble under the weight of this diagnosis. He doesn’t care about having kids right now — he just wants her healthy — but Mac feels like she’s failed him. It’s a tragic misunderstanding between two people who love each other.”

In heartbreaking scenes, Mac isolates herself from everyone in the Bay, pushing away Levi and her friends, convinced she’s sparing them pain. But her loved ones refuse to let her face it alone — with Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) and Tane (Ethan Browne) rallying around her in emotional support.

EMILY WEIR OPENS UP

Speaking about the storyline, Emily Weir reveals that filming the scenes was one of the most emotionally taxing experiences of her career.

“It was really important to me to portray this story truthfully,” Emily says. “So many women face fertility issues, and it’s something that’s rarely talked about openly. Mac’s devastation is real, but she also finds strength in unexpected ways.”

Fans have already begun speculating that the storyline could lead to one of Home and Away’s most emotional arcs in years — as Mac and Levi navigate the painful road ahead. Will their love survive the heartbreak, or will this diagnosis drive them apart?

SUMMER BAY IN TEARS

Social media is already alight with anticipation, with fans calling the upcoming scenes “the most emotional since Ari’s death.”

“Mac doesn’t deserve this!” one viewer wrote. “She’s been through so much. Levi better not give up on her.”

As Summer Bay braces for one of its most devastating weeks, one thing is clear — Mackenzie Booth’s strength will be tested like never before.

Home and Away airs weeknights on Channel Seven and 7plus.