Love triangle for Corrie's Jesse Chadwick

John Thomson is to become embroiled in a screen love triangle when his character returns to Weatherfield later this year.

The 40-year-old initially signed for three episodes as comedic kids' entertainer Jesse Chadwick.

Following his brief stint, which aired at the end of last year, it was announced in January that he would make a permanent comeback next month.

On returning to the cobbles, Jesse finds himself at the centre of a complicated love triangle between the lady of his affection, Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver), and her new found half-sister, Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh).

According to the Daily Star, Julie manages to convince Jesse that she should be his stagehand, prompting her to become a Debbie McGee-style assistant. Their time spent together allegedly results in Jesse dumping Eileen after embarking on an affair with Julie.

A source said: "Eileen is devastated at losing Jesse - especially to Julie. She thought she had finally found a man she could trust."