A Coronation Street favourite will be returning to the cobbles after more than a decade away from the ITV soap.
Violet Wilson who is played by Jenny Platt will be arriving in Weatherfield once more to be reunited with her son Dylan Wilson who she shares with Sean Tully - but only for a short while.
In 2011, Violet made a brief appearance when Sean went to visit his son during a one-off episode in London, but she has not been seen on the famous street since 2008.
What happened to Violet in Coronation Street?
Antony Cotton and Liam Mccheyne reunite with Jenny Platt as Violet makes a return after 13 years.
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) February 12, 2024
Welcome back Jenny 💚#Corrie pic.twitter.com/FuI9DHVUxA
Violet left Corrie around 13 years ago with Jamie Baldwin and baby Dylan “in secret”.
When she departed, Violet and Sean didn’t end on good terms after they agreed to have a child together amid her initial split from Jamie.
But when Violet and Jamie reunited, Sean felt “pushed out”.
However, Dylan recently returned to the cobbles to live with his dad, and Violet will be appearing as part of his current bullying storyline where he will need “the support of both his parents”, according to Digital Spy.
Oh, no!!! 😱 #Corrie pic.twitter.com/En9YFAHT8j
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) February 11, 2024
It comes as Sean discovers the truth about his son’s behaviour.
A statement from Coronation Street said: "In the coming months, Dylan will be facing the serious repercussions of his actions and will be needing the support of both his parents."
Speaking to Digital Spy and other press recently, Antony Cotton, who plays Sean explained: "We'll be filming with Jenny for a month.
"She's not coming back permanently, but she's coming back. We do often talk about Violet, and Sean off-screen goes down and stays with them.
"I'm very excited to see my mate Jenny, and also to see Violet. I've kept in touch with her throughout, and I just hope that she's not nervous because she doesn’t need to be.
Recommended reading:
- Coronation Street legend Sean Wilson says soap in 'crisis' amid potential return
- ITV confirms new spinoff series with stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale
"I imagine she will be because it's a completely different set-up. We shoot more episodes and content. When Jenny was there, the internet barely existed, isn't that mad? So much has changed in 16 years."
It’s thought Violet's arrival will air on ITV1 on Wednesday, March 20.
Coronation Street continues on ITV and ITVX on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8pm.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here