Coronation Street fans 'confused' as beloved character returns from the dead in huge twist

Coronation Street viewers were left 'confused' after a beloved character returned from the dead in a shock twist during Monday night's episode.

Dennis Tanner, played by Philip Lowrie, was last seen on the cobbles in 2014 when he left Weatherfield to start a new life in Canada.

However, in a shock twist, Dennis returned to Coronation Street on Monday night, much to the surprise of viewers.

Dennis's return came after his former wife Rita Sullivan received a letter from him, informing her that he was terminally ill and wanted to see her one last time.

Rita was devastated by the news and agreed to meet Dennis, despite the fact that she had not seen him in over five years.

When Rita arrived at the meeting place, she was shocked to find that Dennis was alive and well.

Dennis explained that he had faked his own death in order to escape from his creditors.

He said that he had been living in hiding ever since and had only recently decided to make contact with Rita.

Rita was overjoyed to see Dennis alive and well, but she was also angry that he had lied to her.

The episode ended with Rita telling Dennis that she needed some time to think about whether she could forgive him.

Coronation Street fans were left 'confused' by Dennis's return.

Many viewers took to social media to express their surprise at the twist.

One viewer wrote: "I'm so confused! How is Dennis back from the dead?"

Another viewer said: "I thought Dennis was dead! This is a huge twist."

It remains to be seen whether Dennis will be able to win back Rita's trust.

But his return to Coronation Street is sure to cause plenty of drama in the weeks to come.