In a nostalgic moment, Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou took to social media to share a throwback photo that delighted fans. Posting a vintage snap from Breakers, the 1998 TV series where she starred, Ada reminisced about the past. What made the picture even more special was the presence of a familiar face—her now-boyfriend, James Stewart.
Dressed in signature ’90s fashion, Ada wore a colorful striped tank top and jeans, while James stood beside her in a bright yellow shirt. With a playful tone, she captioned the post, “What a flashback! Does anyone recognize the guy in the yellow?” before cheekily adding, “He looks so familiar.” Of course, the mystery man was none other than James Stewart, whom Ada has been dating for almost a year.
Their real-life romance was first rumored in early 2024, when the pair, whose Home and Away characters Leah Patterson and Justin Morgan are married on-screen, were spotted sharing a kiss on Anzac Day. However, Ada kept their relationship mostly under wraps. Speaking on the No Filter podcast, she revealed that only a few close friends on set initially knew about the relationship. “I figured I didn’t need to tell anyone else,” she explained. “We didn’t need a group email—people just worked it out.”
Despite knowing each other for nearly three decades, Ada admitted her growing feelings for James took her by surprise. “It was weird at first,” she confessed. “Jimmy and I have known each other for 25 to 30 years, and there were no feelings for a really, really long time. So I was shocked when I started having feelings. There was this spark that hadn’t been there before, and it caught me off guard.”
After months of speculation, Ada finally confirmed their romance in July during an interview with Stellar Magazine, describing their relationship as both unexpected and exciting. “Yes, Jimmy and I are together. It’s only early days, very recent, and unexpected—but I’m super happy,” she shared.
However, Ada was quick to shut down any suggestion that their on-screen marriage influenced their real-life romance. Their connection blossomed organically after Ada ended her long-term relationship with Adam Rigby in late 2023, and James finalized his divorce from Sarah Roberts in March 2024.
As their romance continues to flourish, fans can’t help but wonder—will their off-screen love story influence future storylines on Home and Away? Stay tuned to see what’s next for this beloved soap couple!
