On 23 October 2014, it was announced that O'Brien had reprised her role and that Sarah would be returning to the show in Spring 2015. Speaking about her return, O'Brien said "I am delighted to be returning. Sarah has a lot of history and unfinished business on the street and I'm looking forward to finding out what she's been up to and why she's returned home." O'Brien returned to filming on 2 February 2015. Helen Worth who plays Sarah's mum Gail Platt spoke of O'Brien's return on ITV breakfast show "Good Morning Britain" saying: "I am absolutely delighted. I found out yesterday for sure and I can't wait to welcome her back."