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New X Factor host named

Home and Away actor Luke Jacobz will replace Matt Newton as the new host of the upcoming X Factor Australia it has been announced. Jacobz, who plays cop Angelo on the Aussie soap, will take up hosting duties on the reality talent show which kicks-off in NZ at the start of September.

Aniston to guest on Cougar Town

Jennifer Aniston has been confirmed to join her fellow Friends cast member Courtney Cox on Cougar Town in the upcoming second season. Aniston will play Jules’ (Cox) psychiatrist in the season premiere.

5:30pm - Monday, August 23 on TV 3

Sid (Robert Mammone) is concerned that newcomer to the bay, Penn Graham (Christian Clark) is playing games with Nicole (Tessa James) in this week's unmissable Home and Away, screening weekdays at 5:30pm on 3.

Over the last couple of weeks audiences have been introduced to Penn, who we first met while the character was viewing the recent news report of the Summer Bay riots.

Up on his arrival in Summer Bay, Nicole was immediately taken with Penn, and when he later read her palm he informed her that someone wicked was about to come into her life.

"He is selling that he's a good guy to her [Nicole] and he does like her but Penn can't help himself," Clark explains.

Underneath the charm however, Penn is a psychopathic game player, with a deep seated grudge that is rooted in a past connection with Summer Bay.

Australia's Channel Seven today announced much loved, award-winning actress Georgie Parker has joined the cast of Home and Away.

A seven time Logie award winner, including two Gold Logies, Georgie is best known for her roles in A Country Practice, All Saints and recently guest starred on Seven’s City Homicide.

Georgie will play ‘Roo’ (Ruth) Stewart, the daughter of iconic Summer Bay resident Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) who returns to town after years of living abroad. The role was originally portrayed by Justine Clarke and marks Georgie’s permanent return to television.

Georgie has commenced filming on the weeknight series, and will be on air later this year.

Nicole

Nicole isn't enjoying working for Britt - which has little to do with the fashion industry and more to do with fetching her coffee and food.

Nicole lies to Aden that things are going well with her working for Britt.

Xavier

Xavier gives Gina the silent treatment after catching her with John Palmer. Gina tells John that she doesn't regret being with him. While Xavier initially apologises to Gina, he later lashes out at John - telling him to stay away from Gina.

Miles and Leah

Miles asks Leah for forgiveness but she's still very hurt and tells him to stay away for good!

Later, she realises she was too harsh and they make up.  Miles then tells her Elijah likes her as well!

Mink

Mink opens up to Gina and decides to turn over a new leaf before leaving the Bay.

Annie

Annie is back for six weeks - but is awkward around Romeo.

Charlie and Angelo

Angelo kisses Charlie!

Nicole

Aden is so happy to see Nicole going for her dreams, because Belle didn't get that chance.

Elijah and Leah

Miles feels back he let Elijah know Leah has feelings for him.  Elijah isn't sure what to do.

Tony

Tony applies for a PE teacher's job.

Xavier

Xavier tells Gina and Ruby the truth about Mink - she's not too impressed.  Gina talks to Mink, who breaks into tears.

Leah and Elijah

Leah keeps chickening out from telling Elijah her feelings, but Miles accidentally lets slip to him.

Nicole

Nicole works hard on her design work and gets top marks and is excited to also get given an internship.  Aden worries she might be taking on too much.

Mink

Mink decides to leave Summer Bay and wants Romeo to come with her but he doesn't want to go.

5:30pm - Monday, April 5 on TV 3

Since his recent arrival in Summer Bay, Elijah (Jay Laga'aia) has already made waves with some of the locals, however with none more so then with Leah (Ada Nicodemou), who this week struggles with her feelings for the latest Summer Bay blow-in. Home and Away screens Weekdays at 5:30pm on 3.

Born in New Zealand and raised in South Auckland, Laga'aia recently spoke to Home and Away Central, revealing some interesting facts about his new character.

"My mates have been making a few jokes that the only reason I got the gig was because they needed someone with a full licence who can drive them around," Laga'aia joked.

"No, look it's been a lot of fun, everyone works so hard on this show but I'm certainly enjoying myself."