Jason Grimshaw has been seen in Coronation Street for the first time in nearly 10 years - and he's come back with a bit of a 'new look'.

It was back in 2016 that the character, played by Ryan Thomas was last seen in Weatherfield as he decided to leave his home and his family behind.

Ryan first appeared on-screen as the builder in the ITV soap back in 2000. In his 16 years in Weatherfield, the character's storylines mostly revolved around his failed relationships with various women, from Sarah Platt and Rosie Webster, to Becky McDonald and Eva Price.

His other storylines have included being attacked by his enemy Callum Logan, grieving for his father, Tony, after his death off-screen and later becoming a suspect in Callum's murder.

He eventually left Weatherfield after being manipulated by his mother Eileen's new boyfriend and later husband, Pat Phelan.

But Jasonwas not killed off and instead he emigrated to Thailand and has been mentioned by his mum Eileen on numerous occasion since, with her even making numerous visits to see him.

Now, however, he's back on home turf for himself, ahead of Eileen making a big decision to leave her home of 25 years behind. But the real reason for his return has ben revealed.