CORONATION Street fans are convinced a beloved character is going to make a shock return - eight years after quitting. Eagle-eyed viewers of the long-running ITV soap have taken to social media with their theory. 3 Coronation Street fans are convinced one soap hunk is returning to the cobbles Credit: ITV 3 Ryan Thomas was last seen on the soap in 2016 as he departed his role as Jason Grimshaw Credit: ITV 3 With his on-screen mum Sue Cleaver returning to her role as Eileen, eagle-eyed fans are convinced Jason will come back to the cobbles with his mother Credit: ITV Sue Cleaver will soon return to Coronation Street as Elieen Grimshaw, having left the cobbles earlier this year.

Fans watched the iconic character pack her bag for Thailand after her son Jason Grimshaw was caught up in a moped accident. The hunky builder - played by Ryan Thomas - was last seen in Weatherfield in 2016 as he set off for the other side of the world. But with Elieen's return home confirmed, Corrie fans are convinced Jason will head back with her.

more on coronation street TV LEGEND LOST Coronation Street legend dies aged 87 as co-stars share emotional tributes SNEAKING IN Coronation Street villain makes shock return but is hiding a dark secret They recently learnt that Jason's recovery has progressed more quickly than expected. Taking to social media, one fan said: "Jason mention! Hope he comes back with his mum." A second wrote: "It's been so long.

" "I think he'll come back with her," said a third. Mo.