Helen Flanagan to return to Coronation Street as Rosie Webster after five year hiatus

The 26-year-old quit the soap in 2012 to star on I'm a Celebrity 
Back on the cobbles: Helen Flanagan is rejoining Coronation Street
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Jennifer Ruby5 October 2016

Helen Flanagan is set to return to Coronation Street after a five year break.

The British actress, who left Weatherfield to star in I’m A Celebrity back in 2012, will be making her comeback as Rosie Webster next year.

ITV has confirmed that the 26-year-old will reprise the role that she played for 12 years, starting out as a child star in 2000.

“I'm so excited to be returning to Coronation Street and being part of the Webster family again,” Flanagan said.

In character: Helen Flanagan as Rosie Webster 
ITV

While storylines are being kept tightly under wraps, Rosie is expected to be surprising her parents with her return alongside sister Sophie.

Flanagan will start shooting scenes at the end of the year and is expected to be on screens until Spring 2017.

Family: Scott Sinclair, Helen Flanagan and Matilda 

Coronation Street Producer Kate Oates said: “The Websters have missed Rosie and so have we.

“With Sophie away on holiday with her sister it seemed like the ideal time to bring Rosie back home with her for a visit.

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“We are delighted that Helen is as keen explore what Rosie has been up to away from the cobbles as we are.”

Shortly after leaving the soap in 2012, Flanagan came seventh in I’m A Celeb and quickly became a lads’ mag favourite.

She’s not had many acting roles in the last few years, with appearances in Holby City and Celebrity Wedding Planner.

Flanagan and other half Scott Sinclair welcomed daughter Matilda in June last year.

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