The actor was part of the school-based BBC show's original cast
Waterloo Road fans have been given an early Christmas gift as they were left delighted by the news that Jason Merrells is returning to for the next series.
He said in a statement: "I left the OG series of 'Waterloo Road' ... with very fond memories of building a character in such a great ensemble and with such an important story. When I saw the renewed interest from another generation - who weren’t born when we made the original - I was heartened and surprised.
"Jack Rimmer was probably my favourite long running character I’ve played on television, and going back for this new incarnation to tell this story of who Jack has become over the intervening years has been an absolute pleasure. It’s a different building, but the same ethos, drama, humour and integrity are still in place, it felt like coming home.”
And fans have been sharing their excitement. @kimarawatson said: "TELL ME IM NOT DREAMING." @n0t_poppyx commented: "Oh my days, am i dreaming or something or is this the best plot twist that’s ever happened in Waterloo Road history!? jack rimmer is back, he better be as good as he was before, to be honest he looks the same."
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