Coronation Street has unique way of explaining Jack P Shepherd’s significant hair change

| Soaps Reporter Published September 9, 2026 11:38am Updated September 9, 2026 11:38am David Platt debuted his new ‘do (Picture: ITV) This article contains spoilers for tonight’s (Wednesday, September 9) Coronation Street, which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on YouTube and ITVX. David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) returned to Coronation Street tonight sporting a brand new look, and the ITV soap had an hilarious way of explaining the change. Actor Jack P Shepherd took time away from the soap for paternity leave, with wife Hanni Treweek giving birth to daughter Constance in June. ‘Our beautiful baby girl has arrived, born peacefully at home, surrounded by love,’ the couple announced on Instagram. During his time off, Jack also underwent a hair transplant – a decision he discussed on the On The Sofa podcast. ‘I could see [the hairline] further back in the middle. I could see it going in,’ he said. ‘So it was sort of act now while I could and I had a bit of time off for the baby, so it was perfect.’ Shona Platt struggled in David’s absence (Picture: ITV) In the soap, his absence was explained by David visiting mum Gail in France, where she has been living since her exit from the soap in 2024. Tonight’s episode saw him return to the cobbles, much to the relief of Shona Platt (Julia Goulding), who has been struggling in his absence. As David stepped out of the taxi, Shona was quick to point out his newly shaven head and ask what had prompted the change. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. ‘I’ve got lice,’ David hilariously quipped. It’s a brand new look for David (Picture: ITV) The joke didn’t last long as Shona pointed out the level of cleanliness Gail kept up at home, and David admitted that he just fancied a change. Later in the episode, David made up for leaving Shona in the lurch by taking her out for lunch at the Bistro, leaving Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) to babysit Harper. However, when they got home, they found that Jodie had left Lily Platt (Grace Ashcroft-Gardner) in charge and gave her short shrift for walking out on her duties. Deals of the Day An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder Little did they know, Jodie had been up to no good after being dumped by Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), and her little excursion had led her to make a dangerous discovery… Arrow MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Jodie strikes again with horror move Arrow MORE: Jodie’s most sick act yet on Coronation Street could have utterly horrifying consequences Arrow MORE: Everything changes for Shona and Jodie on Coronation Street with a blast from the past The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.