Coronation Street couple look unrecognisable as they reunite after over 20 years apart

Coronation Street fans were given a blast from the past this week as an iconic on-screen couple reunited after two decades.

Angela Lonsdale and Kevin Kennedy, who portrayed married couple Emma Taylor and Curly Watts in the soap, enjoyed a night out earlier this week.

The acting pair departed the cobbles in 2003 as their married characters took off to begin a new life in Newcastle.

And while they don’t appear to be returning to the soap anytime soon, a real-life reunion did take place this week as the pair got together for some drinks in Manchester.

Kevin beamed from ear to ear in the snap as he wrapped both arms around Angela, who shared the pic to her Instagram followers.

‘Reunited with my Corrie hubby!’: Iconic soap couple Angela Lonsdale and Kevin Kennedy looked unrecognisable this week as they came back together after 20 years apart

Angela shared the post to wish her long-time pal Kevin good luck ahead of his performance in musical Rock Of Ages, where he portrays Dennis Dupree.

Donning a cable knit vest for the snap, she was all smiles while getting a hug from her former on-screen husband.

She penned: ‘Reunited with my corrie hubby Break a leg pet ! #corrieclassics #coronationstreet #corriefam #curlyandemmawatts’

While the snap sent fans into meltdown, with presenter Jenny Powell even commenting: ‘Wow .. that brings back memories ’.

‘Bring back Curly and Emma ’, wrote one fan in the comment section, as another added: ‘Awh wish u would.both come back to corrie’.

Another suggested that the pair make an epic return as landlords, writing: ‘I think u should both come back to Corrie ….. take over the rovers return….x’.

Police sergeant Emma, portrayed by Angela, began on the soap in 2000 and left in 2003 – after the character was offered a promotion in Newcastle.

While Kevin was on the cobbles for longer after arriving in 1983, with the pair sharing one child together, Ben.

On-screen: The acting pair departed the cobbles in 2003 as their married characters took off to begin a new life in Newcastle (pictured in 2000)

Couple: Police sergeant Emma, portrayed by Angela, began on the soap in 2000 and left in 2003 – after the character was offered a promotion in Newcastle

Nostalgic: While the snap sent fans into meltdown, with presenter Jenny Powell even commenting: ‘Wow .. that brings back memories ’

Fans: While other fans went wild for the reunion as they begged the pair to return to the soap

Angela also reunited with Corrie star Jason Done, who came out to support Kevin in the production too.

Sharing a selfie with the actor, she wrote: ‘Me and blurry @done_jason can’t wait to see ya @realkevinkennedy and all the cast @rockofages’.

Since departing the soap two decades ago, Kevin has taken to the screen with roles in Holby City and Mrs. Browns Boys, alongside his on-stage endeavours.

While Angela appeared in Hollyoaks last year across four episodes, alongside appearances in soaps such as Holby City.