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Katie Fitzpatrick

ITV Corrie favourite Millie Gibson reunited with co-star Tanisha Gorey after door left open for return to soap

Millie Gibson was all smiles as she reunited with her Corrie bestie for an afternoon pampering session in Manchester city centre. The glam soap stars were seen leaving House of Evelyn together, looking the picture of autumnal chic and a far cry from the famous soap cobbles.

Millie, 18, who played Coronation Street teen Kelly Neelan, wore a tan coloured belted leather-look trench over a cream jumper dress with matching knee-high boots. Tanisha, 20, who plays Asha Alahan, looked stylish in a black belted dress with a cosy jacket and ankle wellies.

Millie and Tanisha, whose character is the twin sister of Kelly's ex fiance Aadi, looked on great form as they strolled together in the sunshine. Millie bowed out of Weatherfield as Kelly Neelan last month after three years in the ITV soap.

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Viewers thought her character would be making a permanent exit from the cobbles after planning to bump off her guardian Gary Windass with a hitman in revenge for killing her loan shark dad Rick Neelan in 2019. Her plot backfired and saw her own life hanging in the balance as she was taken captive by hitman Kieron.

As Gary was taken back to the scene of his own crime and forced to dig his own grave, Kelly had a change of heart and Gary managed to get away. In turn Kieron kidnapped Kelly and as Gary rushed to save her, they were both at risk on top of a building overlooking Manchester.

The Corrie besties were reunited in Manchester (Stephen Farrell)

It was all almost over for Gary and Kelly when Kieron said he'd kill them both and waved a gun at them. However, it was Aadi who got shot as he jumped in the path of the gun.

Thankfully Aadi survived. But realising she was a 'toxic' influence on his life, Kelly gave him back his engagement ring and decided to make a new start on her own.

Back at home, Gary tried to talk her round. But she told Gary that, although she wouldn't go to the police, she couldn't forgive him for murdering her dad. After they each said 'I love you', Kelly was seen walking purposefully down the street with her bag.

They looked the picture of autumnal chic (Stephen Farrell)

Afterwards the soap shared a clip of Millie's emotional goodbye after filming her final scene. Her sweet words led Corrie fans to wonder if she'd just teased a comeback for Kelly after the door appeared to be left open for her return.

"It's just been the best experience. I'm going to miss this place so much," said Millie. "Playing Kelly is just going to stay with me forever.

"So thank you so much for being the best family. And I'll never leave the family I'll just vacate for a while." @mitchdavies1996 asked on Twitter: "'I'll just vacate for a while' this mean she could return in the future?"

@NicoleMary2004 tweeted: "Will miss seeing you play Kelly Millie!!! Glad it has been left open for you. Good luck with whatever next comes your way!!! Love you lots Millie."

@janC1955 said: "So there’s a chance she’ll be back." And @locoso wondered: "She will return with a baby. The plot thickens."

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