Home and Away’s Theo Poulos accused of “death wish” in dark new plot

Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian and UK viewers.

Home and Away‘s Theo Poulos sparks serious concerns for his safety as he pursues a dangerous affair with newcomer Lacey Miller.

Show bosses are lining up a passionate new fling for Theo as he continues getting to know Lacey, who made her debut on Australian screens earlier this month.

Sophea Pennington has been cast in the role of Lacey, a fiery newcomer who has connections to the latest incarnation of the River Boys.

Earlier this month, Australian viewers saw the River Boys’ new leader Gage Reynolds recruit Theo to do some car repair work for him.

theo poulos, leah patterson and justin morgan in home and away

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While working at a junkyard, Theo realised that Gage was involved in criminal activities but decided to accept the easy money anyway.

Theo also flirted up a storm with Lacey as she watched him working, but quickly regretted it when he realised that she was already in a relationship with dangerous Gage.

Thursday’s episode (March 20) on Australia’s Channel 7 saw Theo’s risky behaviour escalate even further. This time, rather than just being Gage’s mechanic, he decided to become a driver in an illegal race organised by the gang leader.

Celebrating an early victory, Theo finally gave into temptation by kissing Lacey during a moment alone.

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In upcoming episodes, Theo’s new friend Sonny Baldwin gives him some harsh home truths over his risky antics.

Sonny points out that it’s a big mistake to chase Gage’s girlfriend, but Theo refuses to listen and insists that they simply won’t get caught.

Sonny argues: “You’ve seen what Gage does to people who cross him, right? I swear you’ve got some kind of death wish.”

When Theo’s aunt Leah and uncle Justin overhear the tense conversation, they naturally want answers on what he’s up to. Will Theo come clean? And just how worried should he be about Gage?

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in May.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5, with repeat screenings at 6pm on 5STAR and first-look screenings at 6.30pm on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7Plus.