Coronation Street fans worried after finding out why Michelle Connor isn't returning after Ryan acid attack
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street fans were heartbroken for Ryan Connor as he faced life after an evil acid attack by stalker Justin Rutherford.
In Wednesday night's Corrie (March 29) Ryan was in tears as he was updated in hospital after his ordeal. Ryan, who took the force of a glass of acid meant for Daisy Midgeley on her wedding day, was told that they had removed damaged tissue, but it was too early to say the extent of his injuries. "We need to see how your face heals," he was told.
Fans had been wondering if the horrific attack might bring back Ryan's mum Michelle, played by Kym Marsh. But in this episode the ITV soap confirmed this wouldn't be happening as some news was delivered. READ MORE: Corrie praised for 'perfect' scenes as Amy reveals she was raped as fans 'shocked' by Tracy's reaction As they waited to see Ryan, Alya Nazir's gran Yasmeen asked if Michelle was coming.
And Alya replied: "She can't get here, she's having an operation. I'll keep her posted." Michelle left the cobbles in 2019 after being horrified to discover sleazy Ray Crosby, who once made sexual advances towards her, was the new owner of The Bistro which she ran with her late fiance Robert Preston.
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