'A packet of honey roast ham has more depth than her!': Corrie viewers mock Rosie Webster's return to the cobbles as Twitter sparks debate over Helen's Flanagan's acting
She made her long-awaited return as the feisty Rosie Webster to the cobbles of Coronation Street on Monday night.
But Helen Flanagan's big homecoming divided viewers of the ITV soap, with many branding Rosie 'annoying' and even claiming she possessed less depth than 'a packet of honey roast ham'.
The eldest Webster sister was back to her old tricks in the episode as she became embroiled in a drugs scandal - with some fans finding her antics 'hilarious'.
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Mixed reaction: Helen Flanagan's big return as the feisty Rosie Webster to the cobbles of Coronation Street divided viewers
Some fans felt Helen's acting left a lot to be desired, with one fan exclaiming on Twitter: 'The rumours are true.
'Once @helenflanagan1 leaves again bosses are set to replace her with a packet of honey roast ham for more depth#Corrie.
'The acting performance of @helenflanagan1 was so one dimensional that @TheSimpsons looked 3 Dimensional #Corrie,' they added.
One penned scathingly: 'D*nald Tr*mp is President, Helen Flanagan has acting work again... it's quite clear that anything is possible these days.'
Corrie veteran: Helen quit the soap in 2012 to take part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here (pictured on the show in 2010)
Troublesome: The eldest Webster sister was back to her old tricks as she became embroiled in a drugs scandal
Unimpressed: Many branded Rosie 'annoying' and possessing less depth than 'a packet of honey roast ham'
Another concurred: 'Helen Flanagan's acting is even worse than before (which is saying something) what on earth possessed them to bring her back ??? #Corrie'.
'For gods sake send Rosie Webster aka @helenflanagan1 back to where ever or at least get her some acting lessons #Corrie,' yet another fan of the soap urged.
One unsympathetic user complained: 'I hope @helenflanagan1 (Dosie Webster) isn't on @itvcorrie's pay roll she can't act to save her life.'
But many viewers flocked to Helen's support, as they enthused that she was 'entertaining' and 'funny' as Rosie.
Naughty: Having searched the house on the tip-off, a suspicious white substance was found - which Rosie insisted was a bag of sweetener
In trouble already? Rosie was taken in for suspected drug smuggling with sister Sophie
Loving it: Many viewers flocked to Helen's support, as they enthused that she was 'entertaining' and 'funny' as Rosie
'Delighted to see @helenflanagan1 back on the cobbles in @itvcorrie tonight. I hope you are enjoying being back!' one wrote.
Another conceded: 'Rosie Webster is annoying but also entertaining at the same time Helen Flanagan is the only person that can ever really play her #Corrie,' as another added: 'I'm a big fan of Rosie Webster, one of #Corrie funniest characters @helenflanagan1'.
Meanwhile Helen's Corrie co-stars were full of praise on Twitter following her much-anticipated return.
Catherine Tyldesley gushed: 'Laughing my head off at #Rosie #corrie... so good to have you back @helenflanagan1'
While Katie McGlynn agreed: 'Lovely to see the beaut Rosie @helenflanagan1 back on our cobbles xx', to which Helen replied: 'thankyou darlings xxxx'.
Supportive: Helen's Corrie co-stars were full of praise on Twitter following her much-anticipated return
Candid: Last week Brooke Vincent (pictured), who plays Sophie, revealed she is the reason Helen got her job back, having left several years ago
Happy to be back! Rosie received a warm welcome as she made her big return
In the episode, Rosie and Sophie (Brooke Vincent) were questioned by detectives after police arrive at with a search warrant at number 13.
Having searched the house on the tip-off, a suspicious white substance is found, leading to their interview - which Rosie insisted was a bag of sweetener.
Returning from the US with her sister Sophie, who left the cobbles to visit wild child Rosie in the autumn, Rosie facef quite the scare after police searched their premises - but to no avail.
After attempts to bury the drugs fail, Ken Barlow’s grandson Adam found out and attempted to sell it for the frightened sisters.#
Skinny minny: Many viewers commented on Helen's enviably toned figure after she gave birth
Last week Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie, revealed she is the reason Helen Flanagan (Rosie) got her job back, having left several years ago.
Speaking on This Morning on Thursday, Brooke said: 'Before I left, I was speaking to Helen and I said: "You should come back."
'And she said: "Darling I'd love to come back." So when I was speaking to [producer] Kate Oates, I said: "Do you reckon we could bring Helen back for a bit?"
'And she said: "Well, I'll see." And the next thing we're on our way back.'
Helen quit the soap in 2012 to take part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, before giving birth to little Matilda with father Scott Sinclair.
Glowing: Helen gave birth to little Matilda with Scott Sinclair after leaving Corrie back in 2012
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