In a shocking twist that has left Home and Away fans reeling, beloved character Mali Hudson has vanished without a trace — and no one seems to know why. The once laid-back surf instructor,

known for his easy smile and unwavering loyalty, has suddenly disappeared from Summer Bay, sparking confusion, heartbreak, and speculation that something far more sinister

may be unfolding behind the scenes. For weeks, viewers have sensed that something wasn’t right. Mali had been distracted, withdrawn, and increasingly secretive.

His usually calm demeanor had given way to unease — late-night phone calls, mysterious absences, and cryptic comments that hinted at a growing burden. Now, with his surfboard left untouched and his phone going straight to voicemail, the Bay is gripped by worry and suspicion.

Those closest to Mali are struggling to make sense of his vanishing act. Friends like Mackenzie Booth and Tane Parata have been desperately trying to track him down, but every lead hits a dead end. “He wouldn’t just walk away,” Mackenzie insists in an upcoming episode. “Something’s happened. I can feel it.”

The tension rises as Mali’s loved ones begin piecing together fragments of his final days in the Bay. A heated exchange outside Salt. A strange withdrawal of cash from his account. And a chilling voicemail left on Mackenzie’s phone — one that simply said, “Tell them I had no choice.”

The cryptic message has fueled rampant speculation among both the characters and fans alike. Has Mali become entangled in something dangerous? Or is he protecting someone — perhaps even taking the fall for a crime he didn’t commit? Some viewers are convinced his disappearance may be tied to the mysterious newcomer seen lurking around the surf club earlier in the season, while others suspect it could involve an unresolved issue from Mali’s past.

Insiders close to the production hint that the storyline will take a dark and emotional turn. “This isn’t just a case of someone leaving town,” one source reveals. “Mali’s disappearance is the catalyst for a much bigger mystery that will shake Summer Bay to its foundations. Secrets are about to surface — and when they do, lives will never be the same again.”

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, actor Kyle Shilling, who portrays Mali, has remained tight-lipped about his character’s fate. Fans have noticed his recent absence from promotional materials and social media, adding to speculation that this storyline could mark a major shift for the actor — or even a shocking exit.

Whether Mali’s disappearance is part of a dangerous secret mission, a desperate bid for survival, or something far more tragic, one thing is certain: Summer Bay will never be the same without him.

As the mystery deepens, everyone is asking the same question — where is Mali Hudson, and what drove him to vanish without saying goodbye?