One star of Coronation Street, who first appeared on the ITV soap more than 20 years ago is set to make a comeback in explosive scenes set to air in the coming days18:19, 21 May 2026One former soap star is making a huge return to Coronation Street - more than two decades after he last appeared.‌Jake Parry, 23, who has also been seen in BBC Three drama Red Rose, Doctors, and Mount Pleasant whilst also appearing in a string of advertising campaigns, was the first actor to play the part of Simon Barlow when the character was born on-screen to Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Lucy Richards (Katy Carmichael) in 2003.‌He shared the part with his twin brother Oscar but exited the soap later that year when Lucy attained custody of the little one and moved to Australia. Simon returned to the cobbles five years later after his mum had passed away and the part role was taken by Alex Bain, who stayed in the programme until 2024.‌READ MORE: Coronation Street Idris' link to another character confirmed - but it's not AlyaREAD MORE: Coronation Street star Paddy Bever 'not scared at all' as he announces new roleNow, Jake has announced that he is making a comeback to the programme, but this time, he will be taking on the new role of Damo, a mysterious man who gets caught up in a scuffle outside Speed Daal in scenes that will air on May 26.He wrote on TikTok: "Coronation Street trailer. Catch me as DAMO next week For anyone wondering, I played Simon Barlow with my brother when I was a baby. I have now came back as a different character DAMO which is out next week”. In response, one follower said: "Look forward to seeing you in this!"‌Spoilers have revealed that in upcoming scenes on the ITV soap, a young man named Damo appears. Amid this, Brody Michaelis heads to do a temp shift at Speed Daal, when some businessmen cause trouble. The rowdy customers drop a plate of curry over Brody’s trainers.As the trouble kicks off, Idris arrives to sort things. He confronts the men in front of a surprised Leanne Battersby and Brody. Alya is there with her partner Adam Barlow.Idris demands cash from the men to pay back Brody for his ruined trainers. After this, he kicks them out, playing the hero while Alya rushes to greet him.‌But it's later in the episode when we see there could be more to it all, as Idris, out of view, bumps into mystery newcomer Damo. He grabs him and steers him into the ginnel for a private chat.So it's known he is linked to mystery Damo, but how? What does he want to talk to him about, and what is Idris up to? Fans were divided when a trailer teased Idris' arrival.One fan posted: "About time Alya had another relation on the Street she's been quiet far too long. Clearly Leanne has a thing for the Nazir men, first Kal, now Idris, about time she had an good romance.‌"Looking forward to seeing what Idris brings to the show, hopefully he's a nice character." Others feared he would be another baddie, after plenty of villains on the cobbles.fan said: "PLEASE don't make it drugs related!" Another added: "Not another gangster!!!" as a third fan posted: "Not another dodgy personality!"‌Speaking about joining the show, actor Junade Khan who plays Idris said of the character: "He’s multi-layered and incredibly ambitious. As a child, he suffered a lot of hardship and neglect, so he’s had to overcome those obstacles entirely on his own. He’s a lone wolf - the black sheep of the family who has made a name for himself."He’s addicted to success and the finer things in life, but there’s a real vulnerability there, too. It’s the first time I’ve played a character where I can show that side, which is a great gift for an actor."Article continues belowCoronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITV X. * Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .