Coronation Street fan-favourite making return 14 months after mysteriously disappearing – it’s BAD news for cobbles

A CORONATION Street fan favourite is set to return to the soap later this month. Viewers last saw the character in question in July 2025, when she updated a cobbles regular on his health. Coronation Street viewers haven’t seen Dr. Susan Gaddas in more than a year Credit: ITV Christine Mackie is returning to the soap in upcoming scenes Credit: ITV Dr. Susan Gaddas – played by Christine Mackie – informed Kevin Webster that his cancer was remission and his treatments were successful. However, Dr. Gaddas will be back on the long-running ITV soap in upcoming episodes. Sign up for the Coronation Street newsletter Thank you! The cast list for next week’s instalments includes actress Christine slated to appear. Although the exact circumstances are unclear, it has been suggested a mystery local will receive an alarming diagnosis in the coming weeks. Read more on Coronation Street Dr. Gaddas made her first appearance back in 2014 Credit: ITV Elsewhere, newcomer Celeste (Frances Barber) is set to be killed off Credit: ITV Having first appeared on the cobbles in 2014, Christine has since become a fan favourite in her role as Dr. Gaddas. The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment. Elsewhere, Coronation Street has confirmed its sixth death this year – with a character killed off for good. Guest character Celeste – played by Frances Barber – is to die after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Most read in TV The colourful newcomer recently told funeral director Todd Grimshaw about her illness as she planned her own Dolly Parton-themed send-off. In a heartbreaking coincidence, Dolly Parton herself passed away on August 25, aged 80. Comment now