Coronation Street's Jake Parry reveals he's returning to the soap after two decades - but with a brand new role

Coronation Street star Jake Parry has revealed he's returning to the cobbles after two decades - but as a different character.

Taking to TikTok, actor Jake shared a snippet from his upcoming appearance on the ITV soap.

The brief clip shows his character Damo in a scuffle with newcomer Idris Nazir (Junade Khan). 

Jake captioned: 'Coronation Street trailer. Catch me as DAMO next week.'

After a fan queried when the episode would air, the actor replied: 'May 26.'

It is not the first time, however, that Jake has walked the famous cobbles of Coronation Street.

As a baby, from July to November 2003, he and twin brother Oscar portrayed Simon Barlow - grandson of Street legend Ken (William Roache).

Jake explained: 'For anyone wondering, I played Simon Barlow with my brother when I was a baby.

'I have now come back as a different character DAMO which is out next week.'

Meanwhile, he also boasts film credits in the likes of The Awakening and It Feels Like This. 

Alex Bain took over as Simon when the character returned in 2008 - remaining on the show until 2024. 

Aside from Corrie, Jake has also appeared in BBC show Red Rose, as well as Mount Pleasant and Doctors.

He also featured in advertisements for well-known brands including Microsoft, Taco Bell and FIFA.

Elsewhere, Coronation Street alum Nicola Thorp revealed she's been in £30,000 of debt for the past 17 years, after struggling to pay her drama school fees. 

The actress, 36, who played Nicola Rubinstein in the soap, appeared on This Morning and discussed the cost of university.

Discussing how students were missing lectures because they were too tired from working in jobs to support their education, Nicola admitted she had amassed £30,000 of debt - despite working in television for nearly a decade. 

Nicola, who studied acting at Arts Educational School in London from 2007 to 2010, was asked by host Ben Shephard if she had to pay her university fees.

She replied: 'Yes I did. I had to pay. I am still in about £30,000 of debt now.

'Even 17 years later.' 

Cat Deeley was surprised by Nicola's confession, while Ben commented: 'And that's the reality for a lot of these students. They don't have a choice.'

Nicola starred on Coronation Street for two years, after landing the role in 2017.

She has since transitioned from acting into journalism and presenting.

Nicola is a regular commentator on This Morning since 2020 and has also co-hosted TalkTV's Talk Today between 2020 to 2024.

The TV star took part in Celebrity Hunted with her husband Nikesh Patel back in 2023.

They welcomed their daughter a year later.