Logan Shembri (Matthew Becker) debuted in June, Quinn Lao (Louis Lè), Rhett Norman (Liam Maguire) and Heath Royce (Ethan Panizza) were introduced in July.
[4] In her debut scenes it is revealed that Veronica's husband knew Nicolette's ex-girlfriend, Kiri Durant (Gemma Bird Matheson) from a church group.
Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy reported that Alyssa is the original owner of Haz Devkar's (Shiv Palekar) rescue dog, Trevor.
[11] Slade was originally introduced when he and a group of gang friends terrorised Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) after using a dating app to lure her into a trap.
[12] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy reported that Slade would continue to appear in the series and lead a gang that cause trouble in Erinsborough.
Slade begins to threaten JJ and is ordered to leave Erinsborough High School, by principal Jane Harris (Annie Jones) for trespassing.
Slade is later spotted in town by JJ's mum Cara Varga-Murphy (Sara West), who performs a citizens arrest and turns him into the police.
[16] Bianca's casting in an unnamed guest role was announced via a press release issued by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States.
He starts forming a bond with his potential biological son JJ, and helps him with boxing lessons and fighting tactics, so he can defend himself against his tormentor Slade Westall (Charlie Di Stefano).
His arrival panics Chelsea Murphy (Viva Bianca), who used the glitch to trap her business rival Krista Sinclair (Majella Davis) in a sauna room.
[36] Jeffrey returned in the episode broadcast on 9 December 2024, and shared scenes with recently introduced character Yasmine Shields (Chrishell Stause).
Months later, Yasmine Shields (Chrishell Stause) asks Jeffrey to retrieve any software off her late brother Heath Royce's (Ethan Panizza) phone.
Wade is later taken to hospital after being caught in up in a prison fight, he shares a room with Felix, who overhears him talking on a phone about planning to sabotage Haz and Mackenzie's wedding.
Andrew and Felix later discover that Wade ordered fellow prisoner Bowser Jones (John Klotz) to cut the breaks on Haz and Mackenzie's car.
[43] Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy reported that Victor "wastes no time" getting reacquainted with his family and meeting his son's girlfriend Sadie Rodwell (Emerald Chan).
[43] The original plans for the character's 2022 introduction included Victor tempting Jane away from Clive Gibbons (Geoff Paine) and taking advantage of Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Kennedy's (Jackie Woodburne) financial vulnerability.
A Neighbours publicist told Sarah Ellis from Inside Soap that Victor and Melanie develop a "connection" on the app, and she is "delighted" to learn he is just as "charming" in person.
[52] Neighbours wrote on social media: "We're delighted to announce that Maria Thattil will be joining the cast next year" and they teased, "But why she turns up suddenly at Harold's is yet to be revealed".
[59] The show's executive producer Jason Herbison told Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy that Logan has a "chance meeting" with Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) while she is travelling and this is "the catalyst" for his arrival in Erinsborough.
Justin Ashton (Richard Sutherland) takes various people hostage in The Waterhole and Quinn and Wendy hide in the office the entire night.
[65] Rhett initially appears as a real estate agent hired by Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) to manage the tenancy of his business, Sonya's Nursery.
Sam Warner from Digital Spy reported that writers were making Rhett a potential love interest for Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson).
When Aaron struggles to find a final dancer for his dance troupe, Boylesque - he enlists Leo Tanaka's (Tim Kano) help and they ask Rhett.
[68] Rhett secures Toadie as a client and informs him that his business, Sonya's Nursery is no longer viable for potential tenants and advices him to close it permanently.
[70] Of the embargoed plot, Kilkelly added "more details about Tess' return storyline and the involvement of newcomer Heath will be revealed in the coming weeks.
When alone, the duo discuss their plans to con Lassiter's and leave the company together and gain revenge on Reece Sinclair (Micha Barton) for forcing Tess to take a job overseas.
After Mackenzie tells Toadie and Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden) about his behavior, they go to his house and discover his fake passport, before being taken hostage by Justin Ashton (Richard Sutherland).
Holly's parents Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) begin to worry as she stops answering their phone calls, which is really because Heath threw it into a nearby river without her knowing.
A publicist revealed "his presence is set to send shockwaves through Erinsborough for a long time to come..."[75] Of his casting, Newton stated he had "so much love and respect" for Neighbours but viewers should "stay tuned" because "it won't look that way" once Sebastian debuts.
She also pitches to Erinsborough High school principal Jane Harris (Annie Jones) and retirement complex manager Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) who approve of the project.