Corrie's Ryan Thomas sparks soap return rumours as he reunites with on-screen mum

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Coronation Street comeback after reuniting with his on-screen mum Sue Cleaver.The former actor, 36, played Sue's builder son Jason Grimshaw on the Cobbles for nearly 16 years.Ryan even joined the iconic ITV soap with Sue back in 2000, so the former co-stars go way back to the start of the noughties.READ MORE: Ryan Thomas leaves fans speechless as he poses with daughter who looks just like mumSue's character of Eileen has remained a regular face on Weatherfield, but Jason left his hometown for a new life in Thailand after the death of Callum Logan (Sean Ward).However, fans will be delighted to learn that Ryan and Sue enjoyed a sweet reunion away from the soap which saw them get together for lunch.Ryan took to Instagram on Saturday (August 21) to share snaps of the special reunion and gush over his former co-star.He wrote: "Today brought back so many fond memories."I was just a kid at 16 yrs old when I met this woman & she played my on screen mum for 16 yrs & here we are 22 yrs later with my own kids."I love you so much @officialsuecleaver but I’m still in shock you’ve joined instagram."One thing is clear; Sue hasn't lost Eileen's motherly touch after all those years looking after Jason, because she was seen cradling Ryan's youngest daughter Lilah Rae.Another snap showed the pair beaming as they sat next to each other with Ryan's kids in the restaurant.Ryan and his TOWIE star wife Lucy Mecklenburgh welcomed Lilah earlier this year after giving birth to their young son Roman, their first child, in 2019.Sue also shared the photos on her profile and added: "Such a beautiful day @ryanthomas4 @lucymeck1 truly blessed to have them in my life."Fans were delighted to see Ryan and Sue reunite, but many couldn't help asking if Ryan.