In a revelation that’s rocked both fans and insiders of Home and Away, it’s been sensationally revealed that rising actor Nathan Murray, who recently joined the long-running soap, is in fact the illegitimate son of one of the show’s most iconic former stars.

According to insiders close to the Murray family, the truth about Nathan’s parentage was kept secret for over two decades – until now. And the name of his famous father? None other than Heath Braxton actor Dan Ewing.

Industry whispers suggest that Nathan, 27, only discovered the truth earlier this year after what one source described as “a chance encounter that changed everything.”

“Nathan had always wondered about his dad, but his mum never spoke much about it,” a family friend told TV Weekly. “When he started working on Home and Away, he had no idea he was following in his father’s footsteps. Then he met Dan at a charity event, and the resemblance was just undeniable.”

The pair reportedly struck up a friendship before learning the shocking truth. A DNA test soon confirmed that they are indeed father and son — news that, according to insiders, left both men stunned and emotional.

“It was a total shock to everyone,” another source revealed. “Dan had no idea. He was just 21 when Nathan was born, and the relationship he’d had with Nathan’s mother was very brief. But when the truth came out, he didn’t hesitate. He wanted to get to know his son.”

Nathan Murray joined Home and Away earlier this year as Jayden Ross, a mysterious newcomer whose troubled past sent ripples through the Bay. Fans immediately noticed his natural screen presence and striking resemblance to some of the show’s older stars — a likeness that now makes perfect sense.

An insider from the Home and Away production team admitted the revelation had “sent shockwaves through the set.”

“We couldn’t believe it when we heard,” the source said. “They both have that same charisma, that same spark. It’s almost eerie how similar they are, even in mannerisms.”

Both Nathan and Dan have now reportedly confirmed the news privately but have yet to make an official public statement. However, Dan was recently spotted having coffee with Nathan near Palm Beach, where the show films — and onlookers say the pair looked “incredibly close, laughing like old mates.”

Friends say the discovery has brought unexpected healing for both men. “Nathan’s over the moon,” said one insider. “He finally feels like he knows where he comes from — and to find out his dad is someone he admired professionally? It’s like a dream and a shock rolled into one.”

For now, Home and Away fans are abuzz with speculation — could this real-life connection inspire an on-screen storyline? Producers are keeping quiet, but if the drama unfolding behind the scenes is anything to go by, it’s the kind of twist even Summer Bay couldn’t script.

From fiction to family: the truth is out — and it’s the biggest shock to hit Home and Away in years.