In a revelation that has sent Summer Bay fans into absolute meltdown, beloved Home and Away star Emily Symons has dropped a bombshell no one saw coming — and it’s shaking the entertainment world to its core.

After months of whisperings, on-set sightings and social-media sleuthing, Emily has finally confirmed what insiders have been teasing: she’s found love again… and this time, she’s heading straight for the altar.

The 55-year-old actress — known to millions as fan-favourite Marilyn Chambers — stunned fans during a fictionalised promotional interview for a new Home and Away special event. With a smile that could light up half of Palm Beach, she revealed, “Yes… it’s true. I’m in love. Completely, ridiculously in love. And — we’re getting married next year.”

Cue the fireworks.

While Emily kept her fiancé’s identity under wraps for now, the romance has been described by production insiders as “joyous, unexpected, and very real”, with the mystery man said to be several years younger — something Emily is reportedly embracing with confidence and excitement.

“Age doesn’t concern her at all,” one fictional crew member says. “She’s glowing. Everyone on set has noticed the shift — she’s happier, lighter, and bursting with energy. It’s beautiful to see.”

Rumours first sparked months ago when fans noticed Emily appearing more radiant than usual during behind-the-scenes snippets. Theories escalated after a cryptic photo — a simple shot of her hand resting on a coffee cup, a glint of jewellery barely visible — sent social media into a frenzy. Now, the truth behind the whispers has finally exploded into full view.

According to sources close to the actress, the engagement itself was “sweet, intimate, and incredibly thoughtful.” The proposal reportedly took place during a weekend getaway, with the couple choosing to keep the moment private before sharing the news with close friends, castmates, and — now — the world.

But what does this mean for Home and Away? Don’t panic — insiders insist Emily isn’t going anywhere. In fact, her real-life joy is said to be fuelling some of her most emotionally powerful performances in years, with upcoming Marilyn storylines rumoured to mirror her renewed sense of hope and reinvention.

“Emily has weathered her share of heartbreak, just like Marilyn,” another fictional producer teased. “Seeing her so happy again… it’s inspiring. And audiences will absolutely feel that on screen.”

With the wedding set for next year, expectations are mounting. Will it be a beachside ceremony? A secret elopement? A star-studded TV personality guest list? Emily isn’t saying — not yet.

But one thing is certain: this is the romantic comeback nobody saw coming, and fans are already counting down the days.

Stay tuned — because if this is just the announcement, the wedding itself might be the biggest shock of all.