In one of the most chilling and emotional Home and Away moments of the year, fan favourite Theo Poulos made a jaw-dropping return — but not in the way anyone expected.

This week’s heart-stopping episode saw Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou) tormented by a haunting dream that left viewers shaken and in tears. In the dream sequence, Leah was visited by Theo (Matt Evans), whose sudden reappearance sent shivers through Summer Bay and fans’ living rooms alike.

But this wasn’t a happy reunion. Theo’s message was urgent — and terrifying.

“Leah, you have to listen,” he pleaded, his voice echoing eerily as flickering lights and a chilling wind swept through Leah’s subconscious. “Something terrible’s going to happen. Justin’s in danger. The train… it’s not safe.”

The next morning, Leah awoke in a panic, her heart racing. Dismissing it as grief and exhaustion, she brushed it off — until she realized Justin (James Stewart) had already left for a business trip… by train.

As reality dawned, Leah’s nightmare spiralled into a waking horror. Grabbing her phone, she frantically tried to reach Justin, only to be met with silence and the faint sound of a radio report hinting at disaster on the northern line.

Viewers were left gripping their seats as the episode cut to black with Leah whispering, “No… please, no,” leaving fans to question whether her dream was a supernatural warning — or something far darker.

Is Theo Really Gone?

Theo’s “return” has ignited a storm of speculation among Home and Away fans. Was it merely Leah’s subconscious trying to tell her something, or could Theo’s spirit truly be reaching out from beyond?

Online fan forums erupted after the episode aired, with some claiming the show is teasing a paranormal twist. Others believe it’s symbolic — a manifestation of Leah’s guilt and fear after recent tragedies.

But insiders tell TV Buzz there’s more to come. “This is just the beginning of a shocking arc for Leah,” a production source revealed. “The dream might not be a dream at all — and the truth about Justin’s journey will devastate Summer Bay.”

Behind the Scenes Drama

Rumours are also swirling that this storyline marks the beginning of a dark new phase for the long-running soap. With Justin’s fate hanging in the balance and Leah’s mental state on the brink, producers are reportedly pushing the show into “emotionally supernatural” territory — something rarely seen in Home and Away.

As one cast member hinted, “What Leah sees next will change everything she believes about life, death, and love.”

Whether Theo’s ghostly visit is a warning, a vision, or something more sinister, one thing’s certain — Home and Away is heading into uncharted emotional waters.

And as for Justin? With news of the train accident spreading fast across the Bay… fans are praying it’s not already too late.

Tune in to Home and Away — weeknights on Seven — for the shocking aftermath.