back on the show after a long time

[rainous]

Look who’s here. Chris is back on the show after a long time.


Hi,

This is another line from a TV show.

I don't know why but somehow "after a long time" in the sentence sounds somewhat non-native and a bit clumsy.

Am I wrong to think that?

Would there be a better substitute for "after a long time"?

[Preceptor]

"after a while"

"after a long absence"

Essentially, the speaker is saying that he is pleased to have the individual back on the show, and expressing that the individual has separated himself for a lengthy period.

I would say, "Chris is FINALLY back here."