Coronation Street confirms major return as star reprises key role after 11 years

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 21, 2026 3:47pm Updated October 21, 2026 3:47pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Coronation Street has confirmed the return of Owen Armstrong, with star Ian Puleston-Davies reprising his role after 11 years. Owen, a mainstay of the eponymous Street for five years between 2010 and 2015, made a decision to leave the cobbles following the breakdown of his marriage to Anna Windass. At the time of his departure, his business was also in ruin thanks to the work of twisted serial killer Pat Phelan (Connor McIntryre). But over a decade on, Owen stages a comeback – and he’s unhappy with Garry Windass (Mikey North), who is currently in prison for assisting Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) in the cover up of Theo Silverton’s murder. On a mission to help Izzy and grandson Jake, Owen makes it clear that he holds Gary responsible for his family’s misfortune as he moves back to Weatherfield to look after them. Owen is back after more than a decade! (Picture: ITV) Ian Pulestone-Davies will be back on our screens in January as he begins filming for the big comeback next week. ‘I can’t wait to pick up where I left off ten years ago!,’ he said of his return to the cobbles. ‘It’s brilliant to be back and to get stuck into a cracking storyline. Owen’s back and he’s still angry!” Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Coronation Street Producer Kate Brooks added: ‘We’re thrilled that Ian is back, and Owen brings a ton of drama. Owen was a mainstay of the Street between 2010 and 2015 (Picture: ITV) Gary is behind bars (Picture: ITV) ‘As he joins forces with an unlikely alliance, he wreaks havoc on the Street, and his relationship with Gary is severely put to the test. Needless to say, there’s never a dull moment when Owen’s around.’ Be afraid Gary, be very afraid! Deals of the Day See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 or stream first from 7am on ITVX and YouTube. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: Doomed Gary’s fate ‘sealed’ in Coronation Street as hope runs out in trial drama Arrow MORE: The police close in on David and Shona as five new Coronation Street spoiler videos drop Arrow MORE: Gary prepares his goodbyes in Coronation Street and it’s devastating for Jake The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.