{"id":75167,"date":"2025-08-18T09:57:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/75167\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T09:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:57:11","slug":"home-and-away-confirms-irenes-huge-life-change-in-29-spoiler-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/75167\/","title":{"rendered":"Home and Away confirms Irene’s huge life change in 29 spoiler pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1Monday 25 August: Irene makes a big decision\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

She lets Leah know that she’s stepping away from the Diner after her recent diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.<\/p>\n

2Monday 25 August: Leah updates Justin\"justinChannel 5<\/p>\n

The change will happen quickly, as Irene intends to work her final shift today. <\/p>\n

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3Monday 25 August: Leah breaks down over the news\"justinChannel 54Monday 25 August: Marilyn is oblivious\"marilynChannel 5<\/p>\n

Irene and Leah know they’ll have to tell her next… <\/p>\n

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5Monday 25 August: Irene sits Marilyn down to hear the news\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

It’s an emotional moment for the two friends.<\/p>\n

6Monday 25 August: Irene explains why it’s the right time to leave the Diner\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

Marilyn is understanding.<\/p>\n

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7Monday 25 August: The trio sit down together\"leahChannel 5<\/p>\n

Irene reiterates that it’s best for her to bow out today.<\/p>\n

8Monday 25 August: Leah has to accept Irene’s decision\"leahChannel 5<\/p>\n

Although Leah has proposed alternative solutions, Irene won’t be talked round.<\/p>\n

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9Monday 25 August: Irene’s shift comes to an end\"ireneChannel 510Monday 25 August: Irene heads out\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

She closes up for the last time.<\/p>\n

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11Monday 25 August: Irene takes a moment to reflect\"ireneChannel 512Monday 25 August: Irene looks to the future\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

She’s now determined to enjoy her life while she still can.<\/p>\n

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13Monday 25 August: Irene returns to the Diner\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

This time, as a customer.<\/p>\n

14Monday 25 August: Marilyn takes Irene’s order\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

It’s a big change to get used to.<\/p>\n

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15Monday 25 August: Leah and Justin watch on\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

They note that Irene seems to be coping well.<\/p>\n

16Monday 25 August: Irene has a quiet word with Justin\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

She’s concerned for Leah.<\/p>\n

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17Monday 25 August: Irene asks Justin to keep a close eye on Leah\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

She points out that the Diner can get crazy.<\/p>\n

18Monday 25 August: Marilyn heads over\"ireneChannel 5<\/p>\n

The group share a laugh together.<\/p>\n

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19Friday 29 August: Jo and Lacey come face-to-face\"joChannel 5<\/p>\n

They’re finally talking, but the reason isn’t anything good!<\/p>\n

20Friday 29 August: Lacey wants to have her late mother’s eternity ring\"joChannel 5<\/p>\n

But it’s currently in her sister’s possession. <\/p>\n

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