Coronation Street's Jude Riordan says 'see you soon' as co-star announces return after lengthy break

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has celebrated his co-star's return to the show after a lengthy break. The young actor, who plays Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, reshared a post from Liam McCheyne.

Liam will be known to viewers for playing Sean Tully's son Dylan Wilson. Liam returned to the cobbles last year as Dylan, the son of barman and Underworld machinist Sean and his friend Violet, after a brief appearance in 2020. Last summer, he headed up from London, where he lives with his mum, to spend some of the holidays with his dad and co on the cobbles.

But Dylan appeared to have enjoyed spending time with the other half of his family and making new friends through football and told his dad he didn't want to leave and soon made himself another resident of No.11.

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However, Corrie fans will be forgiven for thinking Dylan may have left the cobbles as he hasn't been seen for months. But Liam already addressed his absence previously in a message on social media.

"Well, well, well....After 5 years in high school, it all comes down to tomorrow," he shared in a tweet in May. "First day of GCSEs tomorrow. The beginning of the end. Will be a little quiet across all socials over the next few weeks, but I'll try my best."

Corrie co-star Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth in the ITV soap, was quick to respond and said: "Good luck, Liam!! See you in July when you come out the other side!" suggesting his young co-star was taking some time off filming to concentrate on his exams.

He then offered an update in June and said: "GCSEs finally completed today. Hard work early mornings and late nights all worthwhile(hopefully). In for the