SOAP SHOCK Inside Coronation Street’s HUGE three returns – and why the stars are making their shock comebacks NOW

NEW Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has pulled out all the stops to revitalise the soap into its 65th year – and she’s bagged a string of high profile returns.

But why are they all returning and why now?

Cath Tyldesley has been tempted back for another Corrie stintCredit: Rex Features

Corrie fans were left stunned by a string of high profile exits being revealed earlier this year, while a cash crisis at ITV caused chaos in soapland.

But the news that Ryan Thomas, Katy Cavanagh and Catherine Tyldesley are returning has put the smiles back on fans’ faces.

The Sun exclusively revealed how Ryan would make a short-term comeback later this month as part of on-screen mum Sue Cleaver’s exit.

A source said: “It was a no brainer for Ryan to return when he was asked – it’s all for Sue.

“She’s like a second mum to him and he was willing to do anything to make her send off as special as she deserves it to be.

“He’s not acted for a while so it’s a bit daunting but he played Jason for so long that he’s looking forward to going back to the cobbles.”

Sue’s exit is also the reason for Katy returning as the iconic Julie Carp.

However, that comeback is tinged with sadness as it will also see a permanent exit for Julie with her terminal cancer diagnosis.

The chance to return and say goodbye to Julie was what tempted Katy back.

She said: “It was really lovely to get the call. It is something I haven’t thought about for many years.

“And I’m very fond of Julie, so it was a good feeling. It also felt good to be asked to be part of Eileen’s departure story it is perfect to come and have some closure on Julie and Eileen,

to kind of revisit her.

“It also attracted me as it was for a short set period of time and I could fit it in with the other things going on in my life.”

Meanwhile The Sun exclusively revealed last month how Catherine will be making a bombshell return this summer.

And for her – it’s all about the storyline that brings Eva Price back to the cobbles.

A source said: “Cath has been away for a while and worked on countless other projects but she really missed Corrie.

“They’ve tried to get her back a few times but the stars have never aligned.

“But when she was approached with the idea for Eva’s return, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

“She’ll start filming again in summer and be back on screen for autumn.

“She’s so excited and can’t wait to get back on the cobbles and it’s definitely not going to be a storyline to miss.”