THIS is who Coronation Street is replacing Sean Wilson’s character with following shock axing

The actor Coronation Street has chosen to replace Sean Wilson’s character with following his shock axing has been revealed.

The actor had returned to the soap as part of his on-screen ex-wife Gail Platt’s emotional exit storyline.

The 59-year-old had already begun filming his return scenes and was set to reappear on screen in October as part of Helen Worth’s exit storyline.

Sean Wilson who was set to return to the cobbles as Martin Platt, six years after his last appearance in Weatherfield, has unexpectedly left the soap.

According to The Sun, the actor’s exit came as a huge shock, with the cast unaware of the reason behind his departure.

A representative for the soap stated that the actor left “for personal reasons,” and now none of his scenes will be aired, with Gail’s entire exit storyline being frantically rewritten by bosses.

UK actor John Thomson is to replace Sean’s character following his unexpected exit, according to reports.

Reports say John will have a romance plotline with Martin’s ex-wife Gail.

The actor is known for appearing in TV comedy Cold Feet and played children’s entertainer Jesse Chadwick on the ITV soap between 2008 and 2010.

Sean had returned to the cobbles in July to film his first scenes and had already recorded episodes with a large number of stars in the soap.

A source told the Daily Mail: “It has come as a complete and utter shock to everyone – and his ­sudden exit has rocked everyone involved with Corrie. Sean was loving his time on the show, and he was very popular on set.”

“He had filmed scenes with loads of the cast, but then suddenly he was summoned to head office, and later it filtered out he wouldn’t be returning or his scenes airing, but no explanation offered.”

“Clearly it’s a major blow for bosses who must now find a new magical and happy ending for Helen – but they are confident they’ll pull it out of the bag, and give viewers something wonderful.”

An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: “Sean Wilson has stepped down from filming for personal reasons.”

Sean’s agent told the publication: “Neither he nor I will be making any further comment or statement.”