Home and Away's Alex is offered a new job in Queensland
Note: This article contains spoilers from Australian-pace Home and Away episodes, which some UK readers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away has hinted that popular couple Willow Harris and Alex Neilson could be parted.
The on-screen partners, known as 'Willex' by their loyal supporters, have built up a strong relationship in recent weeks – but their lives could be turned upside-down in a new storyline.
Willow has always been aware that Alex's time in Summer Bay could be short-lived, as she's on a locum contract covering for Tori Morgan at the local hospital.
In next week's episodes on Channel 7 in Australia, Willow's worst fears are realised as Alex receives a phone call about her next position.
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Alex is invited to take on a job in Queensland, meaning that she'd be far away from Willow and Summer Bay.
The call comes just as Willow is feeling settled in her life and relationship again, not wanting anything to change. Can 'Willex' survive the challenges ahead if Alex decides to take on the job?
While Home and Away's portrayal of Willow and Alex's relationship has been praised since the story began last year, the show has faced controversy in recent days following the news that some of their on-screen kisses have been edited out of the Australian broadcasts.
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Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the New Zealand versions of the episodes featured moments which didn't make it into the Australian airings. Channel 7, which broadcasts Home and Away in Australia, blamed "human error" for the discrepancy.
Sarah Roberts and Zoe Ventoura, who play Willow and Alex, later released identical statements on their Twitter pages saying: "To the #willex fans; Please know that every scene was written, performed and shot with the utmost love and respect for the characters, the relationship and the community.
"We see you, and we are grateful for your support. Much love x"
Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 (Australia).
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