Home and Away said goodbye to one of the show’s most beloved characters on Tuesday night.

Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger, made an emotional farewell as she headed off to see the world after learning that she has Alzheimer’s disease.

As Irene headed off to see Europe before her illness prevents her travelling, many viewers were moved – but others felt the episode fell short.

The chief complaint made by fans of the show was the lack of old cast members showing up to see Irene off – with some pointing out that even the current cast was oddly absent from the emotional final scenes.

‘Would have been nice to have some flashbacks as she was leaving or some old faces to send her off felt a little off that the whole cast wasn’t there,’ wrote one person on X.

‘Those cast members who didn’t show up to Irene’s farewell, shame shame,’ said another.

Home and Away said goodbye to one of the show’s most beloved characters on Tuesday night. Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger (pictured), headed off to see the world in emotional scenes, after learning that she has Alzheimer’s disease

As Irene headed off to see Europe before her illness gets the best of her, many viewers tuning in were moved – but others felt the episode fell short

One more chimed in: ‘They seriously couldn’t even get all the current main cast in let alone previous characters. Low key as bit s**t.’

‘Where the f**k is the rest of the bay?! Surely not working!’ wrote someone else.

‘Not bringing back ANY old faces ruins the legacy of Irene and taints her exit forever. Well f**king done,’ one more complained.

‘Why is only like two per cent of the cast there at Irene’s farewell? Like where’s Cash, Tane, Mackenzie?’ someone else chimed in.

‘What a terrible send off for Irene! Lots of randoms, why didn’t they bring back some old familiar faces!’ one fan wrote.

‘I’m digging this party send off vibe for Irene, but why the random extras at an intimate gathering?’ someone else said.

Others were unimpressed by Irene’s send-off in general.

‘Well, that was.. underwhelming,’ said one, with another posting, ‘Did they really just send Irene (who has Alzheimer’s) on Home And Away off travelling around the world?

The chief complaint made by fans of the show was the lack of old cast members showing up to see Irene off – with some pointing out that even the current cast was oddly absent from the emotional final scenes

Others were unimpressed by Irene’s send-off in general. Plenty of fans loved the episode, however, with many left in tears over the emotional plot

‘I thought they would have pulled a last minute death on the beach or something.’

Plenty of fans loved the episode, however, with many left in tears over the emotional plot.

‘Oh I’m heartbroken at Irene leaving. She’s been in it since I started watching. It’s not gonna be the same!’ said one person.

Another wrote: ‘Irene’s speech at end of tonight episode was just emotional. I can’t believe she is gone for good now.’

Fans were in for an emotional rollercoaster as Irene prepared a farewell party.

Irene, who has been struggling with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, said she wants to ‘see old friends while I still remember them’.

Viewers have watched with distress over the last few weeks as McGranger’s character, known for her sharpness, has suffered memory loss.

In her exit storyline, Irene is leaving her life in Summer Bay to travel the world, ‘while she still can’.

Irene, who has been struggling with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, said she wants to ‘see old friends while I still remember them’

Ada Nicodemou’s character Leah Patterson broke down as Irene left

Viewers have watched with distress over the last few weeks as McGranger’s character, known for her sharpness, has suffered memory loss

In March, it was revealed that McGranger had filmed her final scenes as Irene on Home and Away, with the series sharing moving scenes from her last day on set.

The 72-year-old has been a Home and Away fan favourite for three decades playing the character of ‘Aussie battler’ Irene.

The actress, who won the Gold Logie at this year’s 65th Awards, announced her departure from the show earlier this year.

‘After almost 33 years in my dream role and working every day with people who I love, respect and whom I now consider family, it’s bittersweet to be closing the chapter on what has been the best and longest gig of my life,’ the veteran star said at the time.

‘I am forever grateful to the best production crew in the world and to our genius writers – whose doors are always open – for everything they have done for Irene over the past 33-odd years,’ she continued.

‘And I am so proud of the storyline which will see Irene out of the Bay. Above all, a massive, heartfelt thank you to the fans for your continued love and support.’