📺 Coronation Street Double-Take: Fans Mind-Blown as New Villain Idris Played a Surprising Role 18 Years Ago!
Weatherfield’s newest arrival, Idris Nazir (played by Junade Khan), has definitely kept the Coronation Street fandom on their toes. Swooping in earlier this summer as Alya’s enigmatic cousin, he instantly won hearts—and a very impressed Leanne Battersby—after putting some rowdy Speed Daal customers firmly in their place.
However, the charming businessman’s glossy exterior quickly cracked, revealing a troublemaker who has been stirring up serious drama on the cobbles. But while Idris is currently causing chaos in real-time, it’s the actor’s secret Corrie past that has sent the internet into absolute meltdown.
The Ultimate Classic Corrie Plot Twist
While binge-watching recent episodes of Classic Corrie on ITV3 and ITVX, eagle-eyed viewers made a shocking discovery: Khan isn’t a newcomer to the street at all. In fact, he made his debut nearly two decades ago!
Back in September 2008, a fresh-faced Khan stepped onto the cobbles as Saj, a brief romantic interest of the iconic Rosie Webster. Though his original stint only lasted for a fleeting two episodes, soap superfans were quick to head to Reddit to share their astonishment.
“I spotted him a few episodes ago and said to myself, ‘That looks like Idris,'” Reddit user abigailbird shared, posting a screenshot inside the Rovers Return. “Now he’s popped up again, had to Google, and it is him. Played Rosie’s short-term boyfriend in 2008.”
Other users immediately jumped into the thread to express their mutual shock. “Honestly did a double-take,” one fan commented, while another added, “When I saw him chatting to Kevin the other day, I was hit with a massive déjà vu moment… And there it was—Idris was Saj!”
Landlord From Hell Sparks Legal Warfare
While Saj’s time in Weatherfield was short-lived, Idris is dug in for the long haul—though his current storyline is anything but smooth sailing.
After buying up local property, Idris has officially earned the title of Weatherfield’s new nightmare landlord. His latest flat purchase turned out to be ridden with hazardous black mould, landing Abi Webster’s young son, Alfie, in the hospital.
A furious Abi is now out for blood. Despite Idris promising a quick fix, she is taking him straight to court. The real kicker? The lawyer spearheading Abi’s legal attack is none other than Adam Barlow—who just happens to be dating Idris’ cousin, Alya.
With family loyalty and legal threats colliding, Idris’ true colors are about to be tested like never before.
