ITV Coronation Street star 'leaks' Gail Platt exit as they share backstage snap
A Coronation Street actor has seemingly revealed a significant detail about Gail Platt's highly anticipated exit from the show. Helen Worth, who portrays Gail, is set to depart after an impressive 50-year stint, with soap chiefs teasing an emotional farewell storyline.
The plot twist surrounding the iconic character's departure is part of a "major" new narrative for the Platt family. Originally, the storyline was expected to feature Gail's ex-husband Martin Platt, played by Sean Wilson, but he had to leave the production due to 'personal reasons,' despite having filmed his scenes.
However, in a recent development, Dee-Dee Bailey actress Channique Sterling-Brown may have inadvertently given away a key plot point regarding Gail's exit. She posted a late-night behind-the-scenes photo on her Instagram Story, showing the famous street.
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The caption read: "Nothing like a night shoot to make you regret dancing until 2am," accompanied by a crying emoji. Notably, in the picture, an estate agent's sign stood in front of No. 8 Coronation Street, hinting that the house is on the market, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Currently, Gail's son David Platt, his wife Shona, and their children Max and Lily reside at the address. Gail's other children, Nick Tilsley and Sarah Platt, have their own places where they live with their respective families.
Helen revealed her decision to leave the soap in June, expressing: "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. The past 50 years have flown by and I don't think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet."
Meanwhile, fans have been voicing their concerns over a potential grim twist in Gail's departure storyline. Taking to social media, they've speculated about the character's fate, with one viewer stating: "Dear #Corrie producers.... whatever you do, DO NOT kill off Gail Platt."
Another shared their apprehension: "This scares me she's decided she wants Gail to be killed off instead. I'm actually scared."