Coronation Street fans seriously distracted by Ken Barlow’s appearance as Bill Roache, 89, returns to soap

KEN Barlow returned to Coronation Street final evening time time – and fans had been blown away by his appearance.

The distinctive cobbles star – who’s carried out by 89-year-old actor Bill Roache all through the ITV soap – has been off for months after contracting Covid earlier this 12 months.

However he returned final evening time time wanting in nice correctly being for a tragic new storyline.

Ken was summoned by his outdated buddy Norris Cole as soon as extra to luxurious retirement residence Still Waters. 

Sadly, ahead of he had a chance to see Norris, the busybody suffered a stroke and died, leaving his mates devastated.

He, Rita Tanner and Mary Taylor met up to share their grief and take into account their costly buddy.

But regardless of the unhappy scenes, fans had been centered on how correctly Ken regarded.

And his return didn’t go unnoticed by fans.

In actuality it majorly distracted them from the episode with them questioning how he manages to defend wanting years youthful than he’s.

One wrote: “How come Ken Barlow keeps getting younger??”

A second acknowledged: “Ken has lost some weight!”

Another added: “Ken Barlow appears to be like youthful each episode I watch.”