New episodes will see his character return to the show as a counsellor, living in Manchester and no longer working in education.

Other returning faces have included Chlo Charles played by Katie Griffiths, Janeece Bryant played by Chelsee Healey, Andrew Treneman played by Jamie Glover, Mika Grainger played by Lauren Drummond, Kim Campbell played by Angela Griffin, and Donte Charles played by Adam Thomas.

The BBC has confirmed that a fan favourite will be making his highly anticipated return to Waterloo Road in February 2023, 18 years after he exited the show

Jason Merrells is returning to 'Waterloo Road' for the next series. The actor was part of the BBC show's original cast as head teacher Jack Rimmer when it launched in 2006 before leaving after three series and 27 episodes, and he'll be making a guest appearance in the new season in February 2025.

The BBC has announced that Jason Merrells is to guest star in the new series of BBC’s Waterloo Road. Merrells (Happy Valley, Emmerdale) will reprise his role of Jack Rimmer, who became Head of Waterloo Road in its first ever series.

Jason Merrells to guest star as Jack Rimmer in the new series of the school based saga… Former Waterloo Road regular Jason Merrells will be returning to the revived drama for a guest appearance in its next series in February.

Waterloo Road fan favourite Jason Merrells is set to reprise his role as Jack Rimmer for a guest appearance in the next season.