Helen Worth’s Coronation Street exit revealed – and a major character is returning
Sean Wilson is set to reprise his role as Martin Platt in Coronation Street later this year as part of Helen Worth’s exit storyline, after it was revealed she is leaving the soap
Coronation Street fans are in for a nostalgic treat as Sean Wilson is poised for a comeback to give Helen Worth’s character, Gail Platt, a fitting send-off. Helen Worth, the acclaimed 73 year old actress who has portrayed Gail Platt for an incredible five decades, will be bowing out of the show later this year.
It’s been disclosed that her character will receive a joyous farewell, as she reunites with her ex-spouse Martin Platt. Sean Wilson, who played Martin from 1985 until 2000 and briefly returned in 2018, will re-enter the scene to bid adieu to his on-screen family before Martin relocates to New Zealand.
An insider shared with The Sun newspaper: “A number of options were considered for Gail’s departure from the cobbles but bosses knew the moment needed to truly celebrate one of Corrie’s most iconic characters as well as honour Helen’s astonishing run on the soap.”
They added: “It just didn’t sit right to kill her off or have Gail suffer more tragedy after, let’s face it, a pretty traumatic life. Martin was always considered the one that got away and bosses are thrilled they’ve been able to tempt Sean back to wave Gail goodbye.”
The source added: “The plotline has many nuances, twists and turns but script writers all want this to feel like a gorgeous end of Gail’s story, with her finally finding her happy ending.”
Early this month, Helen confirmed that she had signed her final contract and that her departure from Coronation Street would take place at the end of the year. In her statement, she said: “This year felt like the perfect time to leave the show after celebrating 50 years in the most wonderful job on the most wonderful street in the world. I made the decision at the start of the year and spoke to the producers who were very kind and understanding.
“I have been truly blessed to have been given the most incredible scripts week in week out, and to have worked with fantastic actors, directors and a brilliant crew. The past 50 years have flown by and I don’t think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet.”
