Home and Away introduces shady new character Bronte

Irene (Lynne McGranger) departed Summer Bay in early May, on what she claimed was her annual health checkup in the city. It seems it was quite the examination, as she’s returning exactly a month later, with a clean bill of health and a new friend, Bronte (Stefanie Caccamo).

It’s all a little familiar, as viewers will know that Leah (Ada Nicodemou) recently returned from her stint in a mental health clinic, having made a friend in her roommate Valerie (Courtney Clarke).

While Valerie had her issues, and led Theo (Matt Evans) down a dangerous path when she tempted him with party drugs, there was no malice behind her actions.

However, the new promo makes it clear from the get-go that Irene’s new friend is lying to her and manipulating her, and it seems she’s about to make her life hell.

“Darl, this is Bronte,” Irene says as she arrives back at her beach house and introduces Harper (Jessica Redmayne) to the new arrival. “Bronte’s going to be staying with us for a couple of days.”

As the trio sit down for a coffee in the living area, Harper asks whether Irene and Bronte are old friends.

Irene (Lynne McGranger) departed Summer Bay in early May, on what she claimed was her annual health checkup in the city. It seems it was quite the examination, as she’s returning exactly a month later, with a clean bill of health and a new friend, Bronte (Stefanie Caccamo). It’s all a little familiar, as viewers…