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Ryan Thomas reveals real reason he returned to Coronation Street for Sue Cleaver’s exit

Published on May 19, 2025 at 09:40 PM

RYAN Thomas is set to make a comeback to Coronation Street for Sue Cleaver’s exit after almost a decade away – and now he has revealed the real reason why.

The actor-turned-reality-starplayed builder Jason in the ITV soap from 2000 untilleaving in 2016.

Scene from Coronation Street showing Eileen Grimshaw urging Jason Grimshaw to reconcile with Tony.
Eileen Grimshaw, played by Sue Cleaver, with Ryan Thomas as Jason Grimshaw

Ryan says he wanted to pay the soap that made him famous back.

He said: “It was a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for what the show has done for me. When they told me Eileen was leaving, it felt right to be a part of that storyline for her and revisit where it all started.”;;

Jason has barely changed since the last time he was on the cobbles.

Actor Ryan says he’s “still that happy-go-lucky, lovable guy”;; – who is set for a romantic twist in his upcoming scenes.

Ryan said: “He makes it up as he goes along, has a loving heart, and is all about family,.

“He certainly hasn’t changed when it comes to women, straight away he is taking someone back home with him and getting himself into hot water with his brother.

“He’s struggling for money, his girlfriend left him, and he needs his mum.

He says he’s come back for Eileen, but he really needs a cuddle and his safety net.”;;

the cobbleswith actressquitting the soap after an incredible 25 years.

But former I’m A Celebrity campmateSue will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.

Ryan Thomas in a hostel.
He’s told that nostalgia is the reason behind his return

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