November 11th 2024.
In the latest news, Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has opened up about his initial reaction to co-star Helen Worth's announcement of her departure from the show. Or should we say, lack of reaction, as he missed her first call! It's hard to believe that Helen, who plays Gail Platt, will be leaving her iconic role after 50 years on the beloved ITV soap. She shared that she made the decision at the beginning of the year and spoke to the producers, who were understanding and supportive of her choice.
During a recent episode of his podcast "On The Sofa", Jack, along with co-stars Colson Smith and Ben Price, discussed the news of Helen's exit. When asked about how he found out, Jack recalled, "It was around November last year when she called me. I thought it was a butt dial, so I didn't pick up the call. But then I got a text from Tina [O'Brien] saying 'Helen's trying to reach you', so I knew something was up." Jack then called Helen back and she broke the news to him, saying that she had decided to leave and "felt as though she had done her time".
Jack reacted positively to her decision, saying, "Great, fantastic, you've earned it! I mean, 50 years in any job is a long time." Ben chimed in, "I think she was more nervous about calling us than actually leaving!" It's clear that Helen's exit will be a big loss for the show, especially since her character Gail has been a staple on the street for so many years.
Originally, Gail's exit storyline was set to involve her reuniting with her ex-husband Martin Platt, but due to actor Sean Wilson leaving the show, the story had to be changed. John Thomson was then brought back as Jesse Chadwick to fill the gap. And fans can expect Gail to leave Weatherfield before the end of 2024.
In October, Gail's family was left worried when she suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, the surgery was successful and Gail woke up, eager to see her loved ones. She later confessed to Jesse that during the ordeal, her happiest memories were of their time together in Thailand. Viewers will remember their holiday romance in 2021 and that they have continued to see each other occasionally since then.
During her hospital stay, Gail surprised Jesse by asking him to marry her. At first, he thought it was the painkillers talking, but when he returned to her bedside, she remembered their conversation and stood by her proposal. Gail expressed her love for Jesse and her desire to call him her husband. Despite her children's disapproval of their relationship, Jesse accepted her proposal, saying that no one makes him happier than she does.
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