Prepare yourselves, Coronation Street fans, for a revelation that could send EARTH-SHATTERING SHOCKWAVES across the cobbles! After an agonizing ELEVEN-YEAR HIATUS, a beloved soap legend is being heavily ‘tipped’ for a sensational comeback, and their rumored mission is nothing short of an ULTIMATE TAKEDOWN of Weatherfield’s most reviled newcomer!

Yes, the whispers are growing into a roar: Coronation Street could be welcoming back the iconic MARCUS DENT to help Maria Connor in her desperate fight against the manipulative Lou Michaelis! If this explosive fan theory proves true, it would mark one of the most anticipated returns in recent memory, promising a tidal wave of drama, vengeance, and long-awaited justice!

Maria (Samia Longchambon) has been at the centre of a terrifying storm lately, locked in a bitter feud with Lou (Farrel Hegarty). This nightmare neighbour, whose thug husband Mick brutally killed fan-favourite Craig Tinker, appears to be turning the Street against Maria after the infamous coffee table “scrap” that led to Maria’s shocking arrest. With Lou seemingly untouchable and Maria feeling isolated, the cries from fans for a hero have grown deafening.

And now, the answer to those desperate pleas might just be Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou)!

Fans are absolutely CONVINCED that Marcus, last seen on the cobbles in 2014, is the only one who can come to Maria’s aid and finally expose Lou for who she really is. A flurry of comments on social media pages perfectly captures this fervent hope:

• “Maria needs to give Gary an ultimatum, can’t believe he’s siding with her,” one person reportedly exclaimed, highlighting Maria’s dire situation.
• “Someone needs to help Maria take Lou down,” another added, cementing the urgent need for intervention.
• Then came the BREAKTHROUGH SUGGESTION: “Remember Marcus? Sean’s ex? Wild theory but he was always a good friend to her!” This instantly ignited a firestorm of excitement!
• “True! He might have some dirt on Lou or something,” a fan mused, hinting at a potential plot twist that could bring down Lou once and for all!

Marcus’s history makes him the perfect candidate for this dramatic intervention. He arrived on the cobbles back in 2007, quickly becoming a firm favourite. Not only was he Sean Tully’s ex, but he also shared a poignant romance with Maria herself, even becoming a father figure to her son, Liam. His return wouldn’t just impact Maria; it could reignite old flames, stir up lingering feelings, and bring a much-needed ally to Maria’s corner against Lou’s growing influence.

Could this long-awaited return finally be on the cards? Will Marcus step back onto the cobbles after 11 long years to confront Lou and deliver the justice Weatherfield has been craving? The prospect alone is enough to send shivers down any fan’s spine!

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Get ready for a comeback that could change everything!