A Coronation Street favourite is heading back to Weatherfield in a move that has taken fans by surprise. After spending two years away from the cobbles, the actor is stepping back into a familiar role and his return is set to send shockwaves through an already complicated storyline.
Coronation Street Star Makes Shock Return After Two Years Away
Jamie Cho is officially returning to Coronation Street as smooth-talking lawyer Rich Pemberton, two years after he was last seen on screen. Viewers last watched Rich in 2024, when he featured heavily in Alya Nazir’s exit storyline before she left her life behind and moved abroad for work.
Now, just two years later, he is back and insiders say he has a clear purpose. A source revealed that Rich is back on the cobbles and wants something from Alya.
The insider pointed out that the last time he showed up, his presence led to Alya leaving Weatherfield altogether to pursue work overseas. Because of that history, whatever he has planned this time might not spell good news for Alya or for her boyfriend Adam.
Jamie’s return will only be for a short stint, but even a brief appearance could cause serious disruption. Given the impact he had before, fans already suspect that his reappearance will reopen old wounds and put pressure on Alya’s current relationship.
Return Coincides With Major New Role In Bridgerton
Jamie’s shock return to Coronation Street comes at a busy moment in his career. At the same time he steps back onto the cobbles, he also makes his debut in Netflix’s global hit Bridgerton. He appears in the fourth season as Lord Stotter, with the second part of the season releasing today.
While Rich Pemberton operates in modern-day Weatherfield as a confident and calculating lawyer, Lord Stotter places Jamie in the lavish Regency world of high society and scandal.
Despite his new period-drama credentials, it is his comeback to Coronation Street that has grabbed viewers’ attention. After two years offscreen, seeing Rich Pemberton return so suddenly raises questions about what exactly he wants from Alya and how long he plans to stay. Jamie is not the only Coronation Street star staging a return. Ashley Campbell is also heading back to the soap as police detective DC Wiley. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.