Jenny’s out and a new landlady is in! Coronation Street legend Eva Price is reportedly making a bombshell return after seven years away. With Catherine Tyldesley already set to film, the Queen of sass might just become Queen of the Rovers…

The winds are changing in Weatherfield—and the Rovers Return is at the heart of it all.

After Sally Ann Matthews confirmed her departure from Coronation Street, fans were left wondering: who could possibly step into the iconic role of landlady after Jenny Connor walks away from the bar she’s made her own for nearly a decade?

The answer, it seems, is about to send shockwaves through the cobbles.

Reports reveal that Catherine Tyldesley is set to reprise her beloved role as Eva Price—a return that could mark one of the soap’s most thrilling comebacks in years. Eva, last seen in 2018 driving off into a new life in France with daughter Susie, has been absent from the show for seven long years. But that absence may soon be over.

According to production insiders, Catherine has agreed to return to the series, lured back by what’s being described as a “major storyline” and an “unmissable opportunity.” And what better role to return to than running the Rovers Return?

The idea of Eva Price becoming the new landlady isn’t just exciting—it’s poetic. Bold, glamorous, fiercely loyal and occasionally chaotic, Eva always thrived in the heart of drama. Her presence behind the bar could breathe fresh energy into the show while honoring the strong female legacy that has always defined the Rovers.

Catherine is expected to begin filming scenes later this month, with Eva’s dramatic return set to hit screens by autumn. The storyline is being kept tightly under wraps, but the show has reportedly crafted an entry that will surprise both fans and characters alike. Whatever her reasons for returning, Eva won’t be doing it quietly.

The news also comes alongside an emotional farewell from Sally Ann Matthews. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sally explained that what started as a five-month return turned into ten unforgettable years. But now, it’s time for her to explore new creative chapters.

“I was supposed to stay for five months,” she wrote, “but ended up doing an extra ten years because I loved it so much. It’s time though to play those parts I always hoped I would.”

Fans are already buzzing about what Eva’s return could mean. Will she clash with Carla or Daisy? Rekindle old flames? Face ghosts from her past? And how will she handle the pressure of running the Rovers in a post-Jenny world?

One thing’s certain: Eva’s return is more than just a casting decision. It’s a power move—one that promises to shake up the Street and give fans the high-stakes, high-glamour drama they’ve been craving.

Is the Rovers ready for Eva Price? Or is Weatherfield about to get a lot louder, funnier, and far more unpredictable?