November 20th 2024.
Ben Price, who portrays Nick Tilsley on Coronation Street, recently shared his thoughts on co-star Helen Worth's upcoming departure from the popular ITV soap. After 50 years on the show, the actress announced in June that she would be leaving the cobbles, and her character Gail Platt's exit will be airing in the upcoming weeks.
In a recent episode of his podcast, On the Sofa, hosted with on-screen brother Jack P. Shepherd and co-star Colson Smith, Ben opened up about what he will miss most about working with Helen. When Colson asked him about the one thing he will miss the most, Ben replied, "I think for me, it's that feeling of being part of the Platts family. When you're in a scene with Helen and Sue [Nicholls, who plays Gail's mother Audrey Roberts], you feel like you're a part of Corrie history. It's something I will definitely miss."
He continued, "But, we've all been on Coronation Street for so long that I'm sure we'll find a way to make it work. It will be different, but there's something special about working with someone who has been on the show for 50 years. It's a rare and special experience that you don't get in many other professions."
Helen's departure from the show was announced in June, and she shared that she had made the decision to leave at the beginning of the year. She also spoke highly of the producers, who were understanding and supportive of her decision.
In a funny anecdote, Jack revealed that he initially thought Helen's call to inform him of her decision was a "butt dial." He shared, "I got a call from her around November last year, and I thought it was a butt dial. So I ignored it. But then Tina [O'Brien] texted me saying that Helen was trying to reach me, so I knew something was up. When I called her back, she told me that she was leaving, and I instantly knew what she meant. I was happy for her because she has been on the show for 50 years, which is an incredible achievement."
Originally, Gail's exit storyline was supposed to involve a reunion with her ex-husband Martin Platt. However, when Sean Wilson, who portrayed Martin, left the show during filming, the storyline had to be rewritten. John Thomson was brought back as Jesse Chadwick, and Gail's story will now revolve around her engagement to Jesse.
As the couple prepares to leave the cobbles together before the end of the year, viewers can expect to see their wedding during the Christmas period. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1, and episodes are also available on ITVX. For more updates on your favorite soaps and TV shows, be sure to leave a comment below and visit our homepage. And if you have any soap or TV news, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to us via email – we would love to hear from you!
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