CORONATION Street viewers are convinced a huge character is on their way back to the cobbles.
Although last seen two decades ago, a recent development has got fans thinking a return is imminent.
Coronation Street fans are convinced Nikki Sanderson is returning to the soap[/caption]
She is soon set to leave her Hollyoaks role as Maxine Minniver[/caption]
Nikki appeared in Corrie from 1999 to 2005[/caption]
Candice Stowe (Nikki Sanderson) appeared on the ITV soap from 1999 to 2005.
She was best friend to Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) – and godmother to her daughter Bethany (Lucy Fallon).
After leaving Weatherfield, Nikki went on to play Maxine Minniver in rival soap Hollyoaks.
Having debuted in 2012, however, she will be departing the show later this year.
Reacting to this news, one fan wrote on an online forum: “She’ll be back in Corrie by end of the year.”
Another penned: “I agree with the other comments and think she will leave to go back to Corrie.”
A third penned: “Brilliant news. No character has had their day as much as Maxine.
“Would welcome a Candice return in Corrie.”
While a fourth commented: “Would be good for Sarah to have a friend again plus she had a relationship with Adam Barlow – maybe shake things up a bit with him and Alya.”
The Sun revealed how Nikki had told Hollyoaks bosses that she’s keen to step back at the end of her current contract.
Meanwhile, the 40-year-old is set to film her emotional exit scenes next month.
As Maxine, Nikki has featured in plotlines including domestic abuse mental illness during her Hollyoaks stint.
A source told The Sun: “She met with bosses and told them of her plans to leave, she’d just turned 40 and felt the time was right to say goodbye to Maxine.
“She’s keen to explore other opportunities and is excited to get back out there.
Who lives where on Coronation Street?
Here is where all of the residents of Weatherfield’s main street live
- 1 Coronation Street – The Barlow family (Ken, Tracy, Steve, Amy)
- 3 Coronation Street – The Bailey family (Aggie, Ed, Michael)
- 5 Coronation Street – The Winter-Brown family (Gemma, Chesney, Joseph and the Quads)
- 7 Coronation Street – The Alahan family (Dev, Asha, Aadi)
- 9 Coronation Street – The Dobbs family (Tyrone, Fiz, Evelyn, Cassie, Hope, Ruby)
- 11 Coronation Street – The Grimshaw family (Eileen, Todd, George, Mary, Sean, Dylan)
- 13 Coronation Street – The Webster family (Kevin, Abi, Jack, Alfie)
- 15a Coronation Street – Dee-Dee Bailey and Adam Barlow
- 2a Coronation Street – Craig Tinker
- 4 Coronation Street – The Metcalfe family (Sally, Tim)
- 6 Coronation Street – The Nazir family (Yasmeen, Alya, Stu, Eliza)
- 8 Coronation Street – The Platt family (Gail, David, Shona, Max, Lily)
- 10a Coronation Street – Rita Tanner
- 12 Coronation Street – Brian Packham
“Bosses have been plotting Maxine’s exit storyline for months and have promised it will be a fitting tribute to the character, and viewers can expect a lot of drama before she goes.”
The source added: “She will film her final scenes next month, which will go out on-screen in May.”
Could Corrie fans soon see Candice Stowe back on the cobbles?
Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
She has been dating ex-Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan since 2022[/caption]
