Coronation Street legend sparks rumours she’s returning on cast night out weeks after saying she’d ‘love’ soap comeback

A CORONATION Street favourite has sparked rumours that she could be returning to the soap after reuniting with her co-stars for a big night out.

Brooke Vincent played Sophie Webster on the ITV soap opera from 2004 until 2019 when she quit the role after welcoming her 1st child.

Just weeks ago, the star confessed she would “love” to come back to the programme as Sophie and now she had dropped an even bigger hint that a show comeback could be in the works.

Brooke reunited with all of the show's current cast at an exclusive leaving bash for Colson Smith after he was axed from his role as Craig Tinker on the programme.

Whilst Colson has worked with countless stars past and present during his time in Weatherfield, Brooke was the only former member of the cast to join the group on the night out which raised eyebrows among soap fans.

She arrived alongside another returning star Ryan Thomas – who Flying Eze recently revealed would be making a short comeback as Jason Grimshaw.

Jason is expected to be back on screens to aid with the exits of his on-screen mother and aunt, Sue Cleaver and Katy Cavanagh.

Sue confirmed her departure as Eileen earlier this year whilst Katy has also made a comeback as Julie Carp as part of a devastating terminal cancer plot.

Taking to Instagram, Brooke shared a snap from inside the party as she posed with Colson.

The actress fuelled even more rumours of a comeback as she captioned the image: “A million memories together, my work little/ big brother, I adore you, I am so excited for your next adventure.

“A true friend and loved by everybody, last night shown that, See you soon my friend!”

Reacting to Brooke's surprise appearance, one fan said: “Do I need to read anything into Brooke being at Colson’s leaving do? Sophie Webster return looms?”

Another added: “Brooke was at Colson's Corrie leaving do!! Would love her to return as Sophie on Corrie.”

Before a third shared: “Wouldn't surprise me as Brooke Vincent hasn't really done anything other than Dancing On Ice since Corrie.”

As a fourth insisted: “Think the Webster girls need to return deffo.”

The surprise outing comes just weeks after Brooke revealed she would be keen to head back to the Cobbles.

Asked by Charlotte Dawson on her podcast if she'd like to head back, she said: “I think I would, I think now the kids are a little bit older and they're going to start school.

“I'd love to go back.”

Her on-screen dad Kevin Webster – played by Michael Le Vell – has recently had a health scare.

The mechanic was diagnosed with testicular cancer in sad scenes whilst her aunt Debbie Webster looks set to be part of a harrowing dementia storyline.

Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025

ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.

This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.

Colson Smith – Craig Tinker

The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news inAutumn2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in thesummerwhen actressLisa Georgewas written out from the role.

Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw

After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. Flying Eze on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.

Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe

Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.

Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster

In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. Thecharacter will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.

Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley

The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await.

Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe

The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.