Former The Project star makes shock return to after sensationally quitting two years ago - and fans are delighted

Peter Helliar made a surprising return to The Sunday Project this weekend. 

The comedian,who sensationally quit the current affairs series in 2022,appeared on the desk alongside Michael Hing,Max Rushden and Sarah Harris. 

'It's our globetrotting mate,Pete Helliar,on the desk!' the veteran was introduced,before explaining what brought him back to his old stomping ground for a guest appearance for Sunday's episode. 

'I had to come back from Argentina because I've not put in my vote in for marsupial of the year' Peter,who has spent time travelling recently,joked. 

'The Wi-Fi wasn't good on the Inca Trail. I'm a hairy-nosed wombat guy. They twerk people to death'.

Peter then settled right into the show,presenting stories and joking with the new cast like old friends. 

His fans were delighted,with several sharing their thoughts on social media.  

'Great! You need to return permanently!' wrote one person while someone else said: 'Should be the co-host'.

Peter had followed good friend Carrie out the door 

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