September 15th 2024.
Earlier this month, actor Sean Wilson, best known for his role on Coronation Street, made his long-awaited return to social media. Fans were eager to hear from the 59-year-old, as he had been noticeably absent since his sudden departure from the popular ITV soap.
Sean was set to reprise his role as Martin Platt for Gail's departure storyline, which was set to play out over the autumn. However, in August, it was reported that he had decided to "step down for personal reasons." Rumors began to swirl when it was revealed that a concern had been raised about Sean during a chat with show bosses, even before he left the soap.
"It's really strange," a source shared with the Mail. "They had already started filming scenes with Sean, with other cast members and lots of crew on set. Everyone was expecting him to shoot more scenes before he left as part of Gail Platt's exit storyline." However, suddenly they were told that Sean would not be returning and his scenes would be re-shot with another actor. This was highly unusual and raised many questions among the cast and crew.
"It must be something serious for the show to make such a decision and waste time and money," the source continued. "But what's even more strange is that no one has been told what's going on. This has caused a lot of speculation and rumors on set."
It seems that something may have been brought to the attention of the show's bosses about Sean, even though he had already started filming. The details of this are being kept under tight wraps, leaving everyone to speculate about the reasons behind his departure.
Sean's character, Martin Platt, is the father of David and Sarah and is an integral part of the show. But with his sudden exit, it is rumored that actor John Thomson, known for his roles on Cold Feet and Fast Show, will be returning to fill Sean's shoes. This could mean that the show is looking to reignite the long-standing feud between Eileen and Gail, which has spanned over 20 years.
"There were many ideas for Gail's departure, but most of them involved a new love interest for her. However, that proved to be tricky as she has already buried five of her six ex-husbands. And the one remaining, Martin, was unfortunately axed in real life," a source told The Sun.
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It's no surprise that the show's producers chose John Thomson to fill the void left by Sean's departure. His character, Jesse Chadwick, was a fan favorite and had a tumultuous relationship with Eileen. Bringing him back to the cobbles to flirt with Eileen's frenemy is sure to bring some laughs and add an interesting dynamic to the show.
"Not only is it funny, but it also leaves the door open for Gail to return for a special cameo in the future," the source added. This news has excited fans, who are eager to see what's in store for Gail's exit and if she will make a comeback in the future.
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