'Coronation Street' John Stape return is great, says Jennie McAlpine

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has praised John Stape's forthcoming return to the soap, describing the twist as "great" and admitting that her character Fiz still has feelings for her killer husband.

Fiz stands trial for her partner's dark crimes later this month, but John (Graeme Hawley) will soon make a surprise return to Weatherfield in a bid to save her from a prison sentence.

Reports have revealed that John will kidnap Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan) again and start coaching her to put forward his version of events at the trial, hoping his plan will allow him to clear Fiz's name without being brought to justice himself.

McAlpine told All About Soap: "I just can't believe John's really doing that! That's what's great about Corrie - the audience will know he's there, but Fiz won't and everyone will be wondering if he'll be able to save her. I hope he will.

"Her hopes are fading every day. There are these 12 people who are going to decide her future based on what they've been told, and she can tell it doesn't look good."

In a further twist, John will be involved in a terrible car accident in the trial episodes - leading to more heartache for Fiz.

McAlpine added: "When Fiz thinks he's going to die and realises he came back for her, I think there might be a bit of love still there. I know she's stupid, but it's a love for what could have been."

Coronation Street launches Fiz's trial episodes on Monday, October 24 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

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