John Thomson Returns as Jesse Chadwick on Coronation Street

John Thomson is set to return to Coronation Street as Jesse Chadwick, 14 years after his last appearance. His comeback coincides with the return of Eileen Grimshaw from Thailand, but Jesse's intentions are focused on her neighbor, Gail Platt. After discovering Gail's granddaughter's health crisis, Jesse seeks to support her, although his past with Eileen raises suspicions within Gail's family about his true motives. Thomson expressed excitement about returning, stating it felt like reuniting with an old friend. The storyline promises potential conflict as Jesse's history complicates his relationship with both Eileen and Gail. This development has been confirmed as part of Gail's exit storyline from the show.