On-and-off-screen Home and Away couple Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart have weighed in on a cheeky new storyline.
In the new arc, their characters Leah Patterson and Justin Morgan embark on a trip away and an attempt to add some spice to their relationship leads to quite an embarrassing moment for the pair.
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The on-screen couple are seen at a plush country hotel where they decide to head down to the pool — but they make themselves a little too comfortable.
“Justin wants to rekindle their love and passion for one another,” Stewart told TV WEEK of the storyline.
“To live in the moment and be spontaneous. It’s such a thrill!”
Nicodemou added: “Of course, it’s not a great idea, but it is a lot of fun at the time.”
While the cheeky pool dip leads to the couple reconnecting, the hotel management is not so impressed, capturing the moment on CCTV camera.
The real-life couple confirmed their relationship earlier this year after being friends for decades.
And now, with the new teaser released, fans have expressed their excitement for the cheeky storyline.
“Haha that would be hilarious,” one Facebook fan group commenter said.
“I love these two, they’re great!” added another.
Nicodemou has played Leah Patterson-Baker on the show since 2000, while Stewart joined the cast as Justin Morgan in June 2016.
The actress joined Nat Barr and Shirvo on Sunrise in July and directly addressed the couple’s romance.
“We are happy. We are together,” Nicodemou said.
“You know, James is just such an amazing actor. I love working with him. That’s not changed as well. So, whether it’s out there or not (made public), it doesn’t change anything for us.”
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Barr asked Nicodemou if the couple’s working relationship had changed.
“No, we’re professionals. We respect each other. Obviously we have a lot of scenes together, we always have had a lot of scenes together, but they’re very separate things. Us being together and us working together.”
Nicodemou said being chased by Sydney’s paparazzi when rumours of the romance emerged earlier this year had bothered her, but was inevitable.
“You guys go through it — it is annoying,” Nicodemou said.
“It’s annoying when your children get photographed, that’s not great, but it is what it is.
“We have chosen this industry, and that comes with all the other stuff.”
However, excited fans reacted positively to the news of the potential romance on social media when the stories first emerged.
“OMG I must say I can’t help but love this for them,” one comment in a Facebook forum read.
“I’m thrilled, they are the cutest on-screen couple, it makes sense!” a second wrote.