Corrie star's life in Australia in 'hard' admission on TV return

Ciaran Griffiths told the ECHO all about the character's dramatic return to Weatherfield

Coronation Street Damon Hay star's life in Australia as he makes 'hard' admission on TV return

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Coronation Street's Ciaran Griffiths said he can't wait for fans to see his return to our screens tonight.

The character is renowned for his role as Damon Hay on Weatherfield and caused chaos in his first stint on the Cobbles. The villain had an affair with Sarah Platt and caused the breakdown of her relationship with Adam Barlow.

The two look all set to rekindle their romance before Damon returns to Weatherfield to cause more problems for the former lovers. Actor Ciaran told the ECHO and other press how it was amazing to be back after a successful first stint as Damon.

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He said: "I really enjoyed it and felt like I was finding my feet with the character and not feeling like the new boy anymore. I feel a lot more comfortable now with my surroundings and the people I'm working with so yeah it’s good to be back, although the weather’s awful."

The 40-year-old actor lives in Australia and admitted it was initially difficult to leave his family behind Down Under while he was filming Corrie. He said: "It was hard the first time, but my son is a bit older now, he understands a bit more so I don't feel as guilty leaving him, even though I'm doing it for them anyway. But the weather’s terrible, I’m never ill in Australia, yet I get here and straight away I’ve got a cold!"

Ciaran revealed Damon is still smitten with Sarah and has set his sights on once again wooing the character after his return. However, Damon has other things on his plate as fans will see him share the screen with his villainous brother, Harvey Gaskell, who is currently serving time in jail.

Harvey is played by Will Mellor and he said it was amazing to share the screen with the Strictly Come Dancing star. he said: "I’ve really enjoyed working with Will, we get on off screen as well so that helps, I think we’re very similar in some ways."

However, he teased the relationship between their onscreen counterparts isn't quite so positive as he spoke about Damon and Harvey's dynamic. He said: "They’ve got different dads and I think Damon was always pushed to the bottom of the pile a bit growing up, always the one getting a clip round the ear. I think they’re both holding onto a lot of resentment, they don’t like each other at all, even though they’re half brothers."

Damon's first stint on the show was cut short and Ciaran remained tight-lipped on whether he will become a permanent cast member this time. He said: "He might want to settle down on the street, but it's whether he’ll be allowed to settle down on the street with his brother looming over him and Adam on his back. I don't think it's ever going to be plain sailing for Damon. There's always going to be someone who's out to get him, whether it be Harvey or Adam."

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