There’s at least two familiar faces back on Coronation Street next week and a third return is hinted, as spoilers for the ITV soap tease death news and emotional scenes

Coronation Street fans will see some familiar faces back in Weatherfield next week, and it’s not good news for some residents.

Spoilers for the ITV soap confirm one worried character makes a comeback amid a relative being feared dead. Meanwhile, a recent death leads to another past character heading back to the Cobbles, where they receive a frosty reception.

A third return could be on the horizon months on from a prison twist, as a villain makes contact. It all kicks off next week as Joel Deering goes missing amid him finally facing justice for his crimes.

But after a cryptic voice message and his car being abandoned by a bridge, there’s concern from the police that he’s taken his own life. DS Swain believes his message was a suicide note, and they begin searching for a body.

Towards the end of the week, Joel’s father Gus makes a return to find out any updates about his missing son. Gus heads to the police station after learning his son is believed to have died, and he soon has a run-in with Joel’s ex Dee-Dee Bailey.

There’s at least two familiar faces back on Coronation Street next week (Image: ITV)

Elsewhere, the day of Paul Foreman’s funeral arrives weeks on from his heartbreaking death. Paul passed away this month after battling motor neurone disease, with his heartbroken husband Billy Mayhew not able to say goodbye.

On the day of the funeral, Paul’s estranged father Denny shows up at the church drunk. He only recently headed to the street where he was warned to stay away by Paul’s mother Bernie.

Billy is horrified to find him at the church and orders him to behave and stay out of sight, but will he do as he’s told? Finally it’s hinted villain Damon Hay will make a comeback months on from him being sent to prison.

The character was set up, not excusing his many crimes. He and Sarah Platt ended things after their fling turned into romance, with Damon dumping her after his arrest.

A recent death leads to another past character heading back to the Cobbles (Image: ITV)

But next week her ex Adam Barlow is stunned when Damon makes contact, leaving Sarah a voicemail message. But what does Damon want and why is he reaching out now?

Could we expect to see him back on screen very soon amid Sarah’s heartache, and will Adam tell her the truth about the message? Sarah’s daughter Bethany Platt is currently fighting for her life in hospital after a botched cosmetic procedure, and it will leave her with life-changing complications.

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITV X.