Scott Hunter (Home and Away)
Scott Hunter | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Fictional character |
| Years active | 2003–2005 |
| Known for | Home and Away |
Scott John Hunter is a character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, portrayed by Kip Gamblin. He made his debut on 23 January 2003 and exited the series on 25 November 2005.
Storylines
Scott is first seen riding his horse, Jacko, while helping search for the missing Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher). He soon starts dating Dani Sutherland (Tammin Sursok). Scott buys the local boatshed, previously owned by Rob Storey, which causes tension with Dani’s former boyfriend Josh West (Daniel Collopy), who has plans to develop the property. The boatshed eventually burns down.
A confusion regarding an engagement leads Scott to introduce Dani to his mother, Beth (Clarissa House). It comes to light that Scott was once married to Mira Sardelic (Hollie Andrew) in a marriage arranged to help her remain in Australia; Mira leaves after realizing Scott does not reciprocate her feelings. Scott also faces challenges related to his sister Kit's (Amy Mizzi) struggle with alcoholism.
Scott acquires a half share of Alf’s boat, The Blaxland, and employs Kane Phillips (Sam Atwell) as deckhand, unaware that Kane had assaulted Dani years prior. After Dani is convicted of running over Kane, Scott stands by her throughout her incarceration. Once she is released, they move in together as their families blend due to Beth’s engagement and subsequent marriage to Dani’s father Rhys (Michael Beckley).
When Dani faces harassment from Felix Walters (Josh Lawson), both Scott and Kane step in; Felix later ends up hospitalized following an attack linked to Dani's prison acquaintance Viv "The Guv" Standish (Maggie Kirkpatrick). Scott briefly goes missing during a fishing trip but returns safely.
Scott and Dani contemplate marriage alongside friends Noah Lawson (Beau Brady) and Hayley Smith (Bec Cartwright), though only Dani’s sister Kirsty and Kane renew their vows. They face several assaults, including acid attacks by Felix’s girlfriend Sarah Lewis (Luisa Hastings-Edge). A hostage situation unfolds when Sarah holds residents captive, culminating in Noah's death.
After Noah’s funeral, Scott proposes to Dani once more; they begin planning their future but eventually separate when Dani dedicates herself to helping "The Guv" with her memoirs. Scott turns to alcohol but receives support from Kit; they then leave for Christmas in Paris.
Upon returning homeless after a fire, Scott moves in with Beth and grows closer to Hayley, sparking a short-lived romance. Hayley later dates Kim Hyde (Chris Hemsworth) while Scott starts seeing Lisa, who is later revealed to be married; they end their relationship.
Hayley becomes pregnant but is unsure whether Kim or Scott is the father. Initial tests suggest Kim is the father, prompting Hayley to end things with Scott. Subsequently, Scott dates Amanda Vale (Holly Brisley), who falsely claims she is pregnant; when her deception comes to light, their relationship ends.
When Hayley goes into labor outside of town, Scott finds her and assists with the delivery of the baby, who they name Noah in honor of her late husband. Scott and Hayley reconcile and plan to relocate to Paris with their child. After Kim experiences an accident revealing he is not Noah's father, it is confirmed that Scott is the biological parent. The couple then departs together.
Reception
Gamblin received the "Most Popular New Male Talent" Logie Award in 2004 for his portrayal of Scott. Linda Barnier from the Newcastle Herald referred to Scott as a "beefcake" and highlighted his entrance riding his horse Jacko as reminiscent of a classic Man from Snowy River scene.