Jesse Chadwick is coming back to the cobbles but it is not Eileen he looking to catch up with. For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here We have more newsletters For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here We have more newsletters Eileen Grimshaw is to be shocked this week on Coronation Street as her ex Jesse Chadwick returns to the cobbles. Jesse, played by comedian and actor John Thomson, on the ITV show will reunite with Eileen, portrayed by long-serving actress Sue Cleaver, following her return to Weatherfied from Thailand.
However, she will be further surprised to learn he has not come to see her, but is looking for her neighbour and nemesis Gail Rodwell, played by Helen Worth . It will be revealed on the soap opera Gail and Jesse first met each other when travelling a few years previously and have since kept in touch. After hearing about the challenges of Gail's granddaughter Bethany's Turkish cosmetic surgery, Jesse decides to pay a visit to his old friend.
Gail is delighted at his return, but her family are suspicious about his motivation as they know about Jesse's past. Children's entertainer Jesse first arrived in Weatherfield back in 2008 and soon started a relationship with Eileen the following year. In 2010, Eileen hoped he would treat her after he landed a big win at the bookies, but instead he splashed the cash on a luxury holiday for him and his parents.
A furious Eileen told him to leave and on his return, believing there w.
