Summer Bay is bracing for one of its most shocking finales yet. As Home and Away hurtles toward the end-of-year climax, fans are holding their breath, fearing that yet another life will be claimed

by fate’s relentless cruelty. After Theo’s heartbreaking death earlier this year, the stakes couldn’t feel higher. And now, speculation is mounting that the next victim could be someone new—

someone fans haven’t yet fully embraced. The buzz online is deafening, and one name keeps rising to the top: Eddie, Joe’s ex and the latest addition to Remy and Sunny’s music label.

Eddie arrived quietly, integrating himself into the lives of the Bay’s residents, and his timing couldn’t be more suspicious. A newcomer without deep roots in the community is always a potential target, and fans are already pointing to him as the likely casualty of the upcoming disaster.

Promotional clips for the finale hint at widespread chaos, with scenes of smashed cars, twisted metal, and frantic characters fleeing the scene. While some fans have speculated about potential dangers facing established characters like Cash, Sunny, or Levi, many long-time viewers are convinced the writers will avoid taking out beloved mainstays after such a turbulent year. Theo’s death earlier in the season, Bree’s dramatic exit, Harper’s threatened departure with Archie, and Max’s devastating miscarriage have already left audiences reeling. Another major loss among fan favorites could provoke a backlash the show would struggle to recover from.

Eddie, by contrast, fits the profile of a character who could be written out without causing mass uproar—though his sudden involvement in the disaster feels almost too coincidental. “It looks like Eddie,” one fan remarked online. “If they take out Cash, Levi, or Sunny, people will riot. Give us something we can actually enjoy after all this heartbreak.” Another echoed the sentiment: “It’s been depressing enough this year. We need something uplifting for once.”

Despite these concerns, the promo footage keeps audiences on edge. Quick shots suggest that Cash or Sunny could also be in danger, creating a tension-filled guessing game among viewers. However, behind-the-scenes whispers have fans pointing back to Eddie. “That won’t look good for Remy,” one observer joked. “His first signing dies before he even launches properly. Talk about a rough business debut.” Indeed, Eddie’s precarious position as a new recruit in the Bay’s tightly-knit community makes him a prime candidate for disaster.

For Eddie, life in Summer Bay has been a delicate balancing act. As Joe’s ex, he has personal ties to the Bay’s inner circle, but he’s still largely an outsider. His involvement with Remy and Sunny’s music label has allowed him to integrate socially and professionally, yet that very visibility now puts him in the eye of the storm. The promotional clips show him near the epicenter of the crash, sparking fan theories that he may be directly caught in the catastrophe.

The stakes are emotional as well as physical. The crash threatens to shatter not only Eddie’s life but also the lives of those around him. Remy, who took a chance by bringing Eddie on board, could face crushing guilt if his protégé becomes a casualty. Meanwhile, Sunny and Joe are caught in the emotional fallout, forced to navigate panic, grief, and the uncertainty of who will survive.

Longtime viewers are bracing for a finale that promises heartbreak, chaos, and irreversible change. Summer Bay has always been a place where drama lurks around every corner, but this year the stakes feel higher than ever. The carefully built-up tension ensures that when the crash finally occurs, the emotional impact will ripple through the community, leaving everyone forever altered.

While speculation continues, one truth is clear: someone will not make it out alive. Fans are left asking the same burning questions—who will survive the wreckage, who will walk away unscathed, and who will leave the Bay mourning another devastating loss? The countdown is on, the tracks are laid, and the runaway train of drama is about to hit its mark.

Eddie’s fate hangs in the balance, and as the end-of-year finale draws near, viewers are preparing themselves for a gut-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat hour of Home and Away they won’t soon forget. Whether he survives or becomes the show’s next casualty, one thing is certain: the Summer Bay community—and fans around the world—will never see this coming.

The finale is almost here, and the moment of impact promises to be unforgettable. Who will live? Who will perish? And who will leave Summer Bay forever changed? Only time will tell, but if Eddie’s involvement in the lead-up is anything to go by, this newcomer may be in far more danger than anyone expected.