How Home and Away star Lynne McGranger will leave the show

Home and Away is set for an unmissable storyline that will have “all of Australia talking” as Irene Roberts – played by the legendary Lynne McGranger – leaves the show after 33 years. See the trailer.

Anthony Piovesan

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July 4, 2025 - 6:49PM

National News Network

Home and Away fans are set to farewell Lynne McGranger, who plays beloved character Irene Roberts, as the 72-year-old prepares to leave the soap after almost 33 years.

The final storyline, filmed back in March of this year, is expected to have “all of Australia talking” when it airs in August.

“In recent weeks, Irene has experienced a series of alarming memory lapses, including a concerning incident where she forgot she was babysitting Archie and nearly left him home alone,” a statement from the Seven Network confirmed.

“Next week, Irene takes her first step toward confronting the truth. With the support of her dear friend John Palmer (Shane Withington), she bravely meets with Dr Bree Cameron (Juliet Godwin) for a medical consultation.

“It’s there that Irene is faced with a gut-wrenching reality. There’s no coming back from this one.”

Lynne McGranger says it is bittersweet to leave Home and Away. Picture: Channel Seven

McGranger is nominated for both a Silver and Gold Logie at this year’s 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards. Picture credit: Jeremy Grieve

It comes as McGranger was nominated for both a Silver and Gold Logie at this year’s 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards.

McGranger said it was a “bittersweet” feeling to leave the long-running soap.

“After almost 33 years in my dream role and working every day with people who I love, respect and whom I now consider family, it’s bittersweet to be closing the chapter on what has been the best and longest gig of my life,” she said.

“I am forever grateful to the best production crew in the world and to our genius writers – whose doors are always open – for everything they have done for Irene over the past 33-odd years, and I am so proud of the storyline which will see Irene out of the Bay.

“Above all, a massive, heartfelt thank you to the fans for your continued love and support.”

The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards will be on Sunday, August 3.