Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson has offered fans a behind the scenes glimpse of her return to the Weatherfield cobbles.
The blonde beauty shared a dressing room shot letting her long locks cascade down a bright red puffer coat - know doubt to beat the northern chill - marking her come back as Nicky Wheatley.
The character was last on our screens as part of a powerful storyline as she played a sex worker who grew close to grieving Daniel Osbourne following the tragic death of his young wife Sinead to cancer.
But since her departure Daniel has bounced back and is now dating feisty Rovers Return barmaid Daisy Midgeley played by Lydia Chambers.
Announcing her return to the soap the actress couldn't resist making a quip to followers as she penned on Instagram : "Always thought I would make a good red coat ent."
And she added "good to be back" with a love heart.
Fans flocked to share their excitement over her return.
One gushed: "Welcome back can't wait for to see you again on Coronation Street you are a fabulous and incredibly talented actress."
Another added: "Glad to see you back. You were beyond amazing first time round, cannot wait for your second debut."
A third chimed in: "Eeek I can't wait to see u back on our screens soon u look fabulous in the red coat."
Kimberly, who starred in the dating series Celebs Go Dating last January, arrived as Nicky in Corrie in June 2020 and she left in September that year.
Nicky came into widower Daniel's life when Adam Barlow decided it was time for him to get out and about following the death of Sinead from cervical cancer in October 2019.
The pair appeared to have an instant spark when their paths crossed at a drinks reception but Daniel was shocked when he discovered she was a sex worker and charged him for her time when he asked to see her again.
But the plot took a twist when Daniel went ahead with the rendezvous and paid £220 as he opened up to her about missing his late wife.
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Daniel's grief continued as he asked Nicky to wear his dead wife's clothes as he needed to comfort as he struggled with life without Sinead. When Nicky ended up in hospital following a nasty attack, Daniel stole money from vile Geoff Metcalfe and gave it to the single mum so she could start a new life.
Kimberly announced her return in December with photos from her stint as Nicky.
"She’s back! @coronationstreet 2022!!!" she exclaimed.
She added: "Return of the side eye."
