Shock! Horror! Todd's Back in Coronation Street!

At first we thought it was just a rumor or wishful thinking on our part. Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) back in Weatherfield? Surely not! Well, actually, surely yes! So hold on to your seats folks, because on October 15, Todd will be making the first of his thirteen-episode appearance in Coronation Street.

Gosh, it’s almost too exciting to be true! After all, it’s been three years since Todd came out as gay to his then pregnant fiancé Sarah (Tina O'Brien); endured the tragic loss of their premature son; contended with homophobia from his neighbours, and caught Sarah in bed with his big brother, Jason (Ryan Thomas). Oh, and had a fling with nurse Karl (Chris Finch), too. Phew! It’s no wonder he left Weatherfield and moved to the Big Smoke.

Actor Bruno Langley was just 17-years-old when he was catapulted into the spotlight as Todd Grimshaw. And then, three years later, he found himself something of a gay icon, after being involved in one of the most controversial storylines in Coronation Street's 45-year history. It was a storyline that certainly got the nation talking.

In an interview with this week’s Inside Soap magazine, the now 24-year-old Langley reveals how happy he is to have the opportunity to retread those famous cobbles…

“Everyone was pleased to see me. It was really strange being back on set at first, but after I'd said hello to everyone and filmed my first two scenes, it was as though I'd never been away."

Of course, it’s a different story on screen. Having been secretly invited to Jason and Sarah's wedding by the Devil aka David (Jack P. Shepherd), Todd’s return initially goes down like a lead balloon.

"No one's pleased to see Todd at first -except his mum, Eileen," explains Bruno. "He makes his intentions clear straight away, though. He loves his brother and wants to be close to him again. If Sarah makes Jason happy, Todd's okay with that."

However, Todd does still feel pretty guilty about what happened with Sarah. But after a heart to heart, the pair agrees to try and put the past behind them. Thankfully though, Todd won’t be trying to come between his ex and his brother. Three years down the line, and Todd is very sure of his sexuality.

And that’s music to our ears.

Watch Todd’s return in Coronation Street on Monday October 15 at 7.30pm on ITV1.