As Home and Away hurtles toward one of its most explosive season finales in years, series legend Ray Meagher has stepped forward to do what he does best: calm panicked fans,

stir nostalgia, and remind everyone why Alf Stewart remains the beating heart of Summer Bay. Appearing on Australian radio to promote the show’s 2025 season finale,

Meagher delivered reassurance, humor, and a tantalizing tease that has reignited long-dormant fan hopes. With a catastrophic train crash storyline set to devastate Summer Bay

and claim at least one life, the stakes could not be higher—and Meagher’s comments have only intensified the buzz.

A Very Alf Stewart Moment on Live Radio

The interview quickly took a turn that longtime viewers would recognize instantly as pure Alf Stewart energy. When asked—somewhat mischievously—to sing Raye’s song Where the Hell Is My Husband?, Meagher did not miss a beat.

“The rattiest lot of dialogue, tripe I’ve ever heard,” he snapped, instantly slipping into Alf mode before delivering the ultimate mock threat:
“You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.”

The exchange sent listeners into fits of laughter, especially as it unfolded live with Kate Ritchie, Meagher’s former co-star and the actress behind one of the show’s most beloved characters, Sally Fletcher. Things escalated when radio hosts Fitzy & Wippa played a remixed track packed with Alf’s most iconic catchphrases—“What’s all that racket about?” and “Long-haired yahoos”—prompting even Meagher himself to crack a reluctant grin.

It was a lighthearted reminder that even after nearly four decades on the show, Ray Meagher still embodies Alf Stewart so completely that the line between actor and character feels delightfully blurred.

The Question Everyone Is Asking: Is Alf on the Train?

Of course, laughter quickly gave way to anxiety when the conversation turned to the looming train disaster—an event already being billed as one of Home and Away’s most ambitious and emotionally devastating finales to date.

Fan speculation has been rampant, with viewers fearing that no character is safe. Alf Stewart, as the show’s longest-serving and most iconic figure, has been at the center of those fears.

Meagher, however, wasted no time setting the record straight.

“He couldn’t make that trip,” he said plainly when asked if Alf was on the doomed train.

The confirmation came as a massive relief to fans worldwide. Alf Stewart will not be among the passengers involved in the crash. Yet Meagher was careful not to diminish the scale of what’s coming.

While Alf may be safe, he confirmed that “very key characters” are directly involved—and that one character will die when the finale airs Wednesday night.

“I’ve heard a lot of people describe Home and Away as a train crash,” Meagher joked, “but this time, it’s absolutely amazing. It’s so well done.”

His praise carries weight. Meagher has seen nearly every kind of storyline imaginable during his time on the show, and his enthusiasm suggests viewers are in for something truly unforgettable.

A Disaster That Will Reshape Summer Bay

According to insiders, the train crash is not just a shock spectacle—it’s a turning point. The fallout will ripple through Summer Bay long after the wreckage is cleared, altering relationships, testing loyalties, and forcing characters to confront loss in ways they never anticipated.

Even though Alf avoids physical danger, his emotional involvement is inevitable. As the town’s moral compass and surrogate father figure, Alf’s reactions to the tragedy—and to the death that follows—are expected to anchor the aftermath.

In many ways, Alf’s survival ensures continuity. While the disaster threatens to tear Summer Bay apart, Alf Stewart remains the constant, the living link between the show’s past, present, and future.

The Tease That Set Fans Alight: Could Sally Fletcher Return?

Just when it seemed the interview had delivered all its surprises, Meagher dropped a comment that instantly sent social media into meltdown: a possible return of Sally Fletcher.

Kate Ritchie last appeared on Home and Away in 2013, marking over a decade away from the bay. Despite her insistence that a return is unlikely, Meagher wasn’t ready to shut the door.

“I’ve never been to the producers about a storyline for me,” he admitted. “But I’d make an exception in Kate’s case and go and have a yarn to them.”

That single remark was enough to reignite long-standing fan dreams. Sally Fletcher isn’t just a former character—she’s part of the show’s emotional DNA. As Alf’s foster daughter and one of the most enduring faces of Home and Away’s golden era, her return would carry enormous emotional weight.

With the show approaching major legacy milestones in 2026, the timing couldn’t be more intriguing. A catastrophic finale followed by the return of a beloved character would perfectly balance devastation with nostalgia—a formula Home and Away has mastered over the years.

Why This Finale Matters More Than Ever

The 2025 finale isn’t just another cliffhanger. It represents a crossroads for Home and Away, blending high-stakes disaster storytelling with reverence for its history. By confirming Alf’s safety while hinting at future returns, the show reassures fans that even in its darkest moments, its heart remains intact.

For Ray Meagher, the moment underscores his unique role in the series. Alf Stewart isn’t simply surviving the train crash—he’s standing watch as Summer Bay faces one of its most defining chapters yet.

All Eyes on Wednesday Night

As the train hurtles toward disaster, fans are bracing themselves for heartbreak, shock, and irreversible change. One character will not make it out alive. Relationships will fracture. Secrets will surface. And the town will never be quite the same again.

Yet amid the chaos, hope flickers—rooted in Alf Stewart’s survival and the tantalizing possibility that Sally Fletcher could one day walk back into Summer Bay.

Will the finale close a chapter, or crack the door open for long-awaited reunions in 2026?

One thing is certain: when the dust settles, Home and Away will once again prove why it remains one of Australia’s most enduring and emotionally powerful dramas.