Home and Away fans have been buzzing with speculation about a potential return of Kate Ritchie’s beloved character, Sally Fletcher. In a recent update, Kate Ritchie addressed these swirling rumors and set the record straight about her possible comeback to Summer Bay.

Kate Ritchie, who portrayed Sally Fletcher from 1988 to 2008 and made a brief guest appearance in 2013, has been the subject of return speculation ever since her character left Summer Bay. Sally’s departure saw her and her daughter Pippa heading to the US in search of a treatment for Pippa’s mitochondrial disease. Since then, Sally’s storyline has been largely untouched, leaving fans eager for any sign of her return.

While on her regular radio show, Fitzy and Whipper with Kate Ritchie, Kate was confronted by her co-host, Michael Whipper Whipfly, who was adamant about getting a direct answer regarding her rumored return. During a discussion about her recent appearance at the 2024 Logie Awards, Whipper playfully pressed Kate for confirmation, suggesting that she was indeed preparing to head back to Summer Bay. Despite Whipper’s insistence and playful teasing, Kate humorously dismissed his claims, stating that he was seeing things that weren’t there.

Kate further addressed the rumors in an interview with TV Week, noting that her social media posts featuring Palm Beach have only fueled speculation. She made it clear that, while she is not opposed to the idea of returning to Home and Away, she currently has no plans to do so. Kate explained that although Sally’s departure was open-ended, with the character not being killed off, the idea of returning feels distant given how much time has passed. “It feels like a lifetime ago now,” she remarked, adding that the show is in good hands without her.

In summary, while Kate Ritchie’s fans might hold out hope for Sally Fletcher’s return, Kate has firmly indicated that a comeback isn’t on the horizon. The future of Sally Fletcher remains uncertain, but for now, it looks like Summer Bay will continue without her. Stay tuned to Home and Away and our channel for the latest updates and spoilers!