Coronation Street bosses have today confirmed reports that one character is headed back to the famous cobbles.
Jenny Bradley, played by Sally Ann Matthews, is making her return to Weatherfield.
Show runner Stuart Blackburn confirmed the news today.
The character first appeared in the long-running soap in the late 80s and early 1990s, when she was fostered by Rita Faiclough.
She returned after a long absence in February of this year, forming a relationship with Kevin Webster before becoming obsessed with his son Jack and abducting the child.
She was last seen on screen on June 15th, as she was arrested by Manchester police.
At the time, actress Matthews said: “I know there are stories for Jenny.
“I don’t know what they are and I don’t know when they will be, but you haven’t necessarily seen the last of Jenny Bradley.”
BREAKING: Bradley is back! @SallyAnMatthews is set to return as Jenny (no news on the wig yet…) #CorriePressDay pic.twitter.com/bXfsuL1IbY
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) August 11, 2015
The news is one of a number of announcements from show bosses today, as the host the soap’s official press day. Other titbits include a heads up on the upcoming live episode, which is “all about secrets”, and a love triangle involving Mary.
They also teased a tear-jerker involving Roy.
Mary to be a mistress in a love affair and we’ve cast Ted Robbins as her love interest, Brendan! #CorriePressDay pic.twitter.com/sav7KG1pzL
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) August 11, 2015
Cathy’s nephew Alex to be played by Liam Bairstow who was cast during ITV’s #breakingthroughtalent #CorriePressDay pic.twitter.com/6phFAEs0wb
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) August 11, 2015
The live episode is all about secrets! A back to basics focus on drama and characters rather than big stunts #CorriePressDay
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) August 11, 2015
We’ve just witnessed a group of hardened journos welling up at #RoyandCathy #CorriePressDay pic.twitter.com/jc3CK5TSrh
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) August 11, 2015
