Coronation Street Star Attends Family Member's Funeral Amid Soap Return Confirmation

Heartbreaking Loss

Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson, 37, shared with fans that she was bidding farewell to a beloved family member shortly after her return to the soap was announced. While fans were excited about her comeback to Weatherfield, Kimberly revealed on Instagram that she was attending her aunt's funeral in a private moment of grief.

Surprise Comeback

Earlier this week, Kimberly hinted at her return to Corrie by posting on social media and following new co-stars on set. Her character, Nicky Wheatley, is set to make a brief return to the Cobbles after leaving two years ago. The exact details of her storyline remain a mystery, but it is rumored to involve her character's connection to Daniel Osbourne.

Dark Storylines Unveiled

On a darker note, Coronation Street bosses are planning one of the show's most chilling storylines involving a shocking revelation from over two decades ago. Toyah Battersby, played by Georgia Taylor, will face the unearthed truth about a buried secret from 2001, sparking fears of exposure and turmoil for the character.