The Star quotes Michael saying: "I'm coming back to a job and a family I've loved for the last 30 years. I've really missed everyone and it's such a buzz to be working together in the new Coronation Street Production Centre. It's a wonderful place and it feels like new beginnings for all of us.
“I've had the most amazing support from cast, crew and members of the public over the last 12 months and I couldn't have asked for more. ITV and Coronation Street have been first class and I'm really delighted to be back at work doing the job I love."
Le Vell was later seen arriving in a silver Mercedes at the set, where a crowd of photographers had assembled to await his arrival.
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