Coronation Street denies Christmas return for Michael Le Vell

Coronation Street bosses have denied rumours of a Christmas return for Michael Le Vell.

Le Vell’s character – Kevin Webster – has been off screen since February after bosses wrote him out the show after he was charged with child sex offences.

A jury at Manchester Crown Court found Le Vell not guilty on all charges earlier this month, and there has since been tabloid speculation that he is being lined up for a December comeback as Kevin.

However, a Coronation Street spokesperson today told PA that there is no truth in the stories as the earliest Kevin can return is 2014.

It is thought that this year’s festive episodes have already been planned, leaving no room for additional storylines.

Le Vell and ITV have both indicated that they will be working together to confirm details and timings for Kevin’s comeback.

In the meantime, the 48-year-old has been tipped for an ITV interview with Piers Morgan. He has also been rumoured for the next series of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!.