Coronation Street looks set to deliver the drama next week as Jesse Chadwick, played by comedian and actor John Thomson, returns to the cobbles. Jesse, who was last seen on the ITV soap back in 2010, arrives back in Weatherfield just as his ex Eileen Grimshaw returns from Thailand.

John Thomson has said he was 'shell shocked' when he returned to the Coronation Street set more than a decade after he was last part of the cast. It's been announced that the actor will reprise the role of Jesse Chadwick in the ITV soap after Sean Wilson's plan to return as Martin Platt as part of Gail Platt's exit storyline was changed.

First arriving in 2008, Jesse happens to be back in Weatherfield at the same time as Eileen (Sue Cleaver). Returning after time away in Thailand, Eileen is taken aback to spot Jesse on the cobbles – and even more so when he reveals why he’s in town.

CORONATION Street star John Thomson has teased a dramatic storyline for his return to the cobbles. The actor is returning for Helen Worth’s exit storyline after Sean Wilson was axed from the

A huge surprise will stem from Bethany's Turkish torment as John Thomson will soon be making his way back to Corrie ahead of Gail Platt's final storyline on the ITV soap

Martin was due to return to the cobbles for Gail Rodwell's exit plot, with the pair tipped to reignite their relationship and go off into the sunset together. However, ITV announced that Sean Wilson – who plays Martin – stepped away from the show "for personal reasons" and none of his filmed scenes would air.

Coronation Street has confirmed that John Thomson will be returning to the cobbles after 14 years away. The Cold Feet star will reprise the role of Jesse Chadwick in the ITV soap after Sean Wilson's plan to return as Martin Platt as part of Gail Platt's exit storyline was changed due to 'personal reasons'.