[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street bosses have decided to bring back Bruno Langley's character Todd Grimshaw for a short return storyline, Digital Spy can confirm.

Earlier today, tabloid reports revealed that the show's producer Phil Collinson had approached Langley over a Weatherfield comeback - more than three years after Todd was last seen on screen.

Todd's original Corrie stint ran from 2001 to 2004. During that time, he became the show's first acknowledged gay character - memorably kissing Nick Tilsley in 2003 before embarking on an affair with nurse Karl Foster.

In 2007, the character made a brief return to Weatherfield to attend his brother Jason's (Ryan Thomas) wedding to Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien), before heading back to his new home of London.

An ITV spokesperson told DS today: "We are currently in negotiations with Bruno Langley about a short storyline that will see the return of the character Todd Grimshaw.''

Meanwhile, a Corrie source told the Sunday Mirror: "Todd was a hugely popular character and his gay kiss was a landmark moment. Phil is aware the show has a lot of gay viewers and feels there should be more characters they can identify with.

"When Phil contacted Bruno about making a comeback he was over the moon. Everyone's really excited about it."

['Conor]

i always liked him

[Scarlett.]

Me too, good to see him coming back

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by 'Conor

i always liked him

Me too, he's better than Jason IMO. Hope Bruno makes a permanent return after, this will give Eileen more screentime (a bonus) and Sean better watch out because if Todd does come back full time than his role of being the no1 gay character will be reduced because Todd is more popular.

[Scarlett.]

By then there will be

Todd
Sophie
Sian
Marcus
James
and Sean xD

Good to see they no longer just have a "token gay" character

The thing is Bruno apparently didn't want to play a gay character in the long term

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Chewy

By then there will be

Todd
Sophie
Sian
Marcus
James
and Sean xD

Good to see they no longer just have a "token gay" character

The thing is Bruno apparently didn't want to play a gay character in the long term

I can remember Hollyoaks getting criticised for having too many gay characters once, Corrie will probably get away with it.

Yeah I remember that, although tbh I preferred straight Todd hanging out with Sarah LOL.

[Scarlett.]

lol I liked the teenagers on the show back then, the current ones are okay too xD

I wonder what Nick will think when he sees him?

[Jords]

Oh should be good.

[Scarlett.]

It's what I love about returning characters

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Chewy

It's what I love about returning characters

Won't be long till some get fed up of it like what EE did, the venom on DS.

[Scarlett.]

Meh xD DS get pissed off about anything

[flamingGalah!]

I wish he was back full time, but a little bit of Toddles is better than no Toddles...

I shouldn't think Todd would fancy Nick now, he's aged about 20 years since he had his crush on him

[Beastie]

Yay! I love Todd. Can't wait for him to come back to the Street!

Plus he is better than Sean who is too much of a stereotype.

[Stacey.]

Omg good!

He was actually amazing.

[Patrick]

Erm, k.

Todd from EastEnders >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Life.

Well not life, but you know what a legend he had potential to be a great character but he just vanished when Whitney rejected him.
Silly Ho.

He reminded me a little of me

[Kerry]

Think I'm the only one thats not fussed about him coming back. I found him dull

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Erm, k.

Todd from EastEnders >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Life.

Well not life, but you know what a legend he had potential to be a great character but he just vanished when Whitney rejected him.
Silly Ho.

He reminded me a little of me

Todd Grimshaw is a landmark character for Corrie

[seanraff07]

Can't wait... do you know roughly when he'll be on screen?

[Scarlett.]

Probably around May-June

[flamingGalah!]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Erm, k.

Todd from EastEnders >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Life.

Well not life, but you know what a legend he had potential to be a great character but he just vanished when Whitney rejected him.
Silly Ho.

He reminded me a little of me

PMSL

How on earth was the bit part character of Todd in EastEnders a 'legend'??? He was sh*t...

So you are an awkward virgin who has no idea how to behave around girls & people think you are odd?

[Scarlett.]

GAY hunk Todd Grimshaw is set to make a dramatic return to Weatherfield this Easter.

Todd Grimshaw shocks his family and friends by bringing his new millionaire boyfriend Jools along.

Todd (Bruno Langley, 27) was the show’s first acknowledged gay character, famously kissing Nick Tilsley (Adam Rickitt, 32) in 2003.

This time around he quickly angers Gail Platt (Helen Worth, 60).

Her daughter Sarah (Tina O’Brien, 27) was dumped by Todd when he came out as gay.

When Gail sees Todd with a wealthy boyfriend, she snipes: “I see you’re a gay gold digger now then.”

But minx Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan, 20), is taken with Jools, saying: “Oh My God. Jools is absolutely gorgeous.”

Then she asks him: “Are you, like, all the way gay or do you like girls like me as well?”

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/...y-gold-digger/