September 29th 2024.
Fans of Coronation Street were left shocked when it was announced that Helen Worth, who plays iconic character Gail Platt, would be leaving the show after an incredible 50 years. As her exit draws closer, the Platt family finds themselves facing yet another challenge as they struggle to raise money for Bethany's medical bills.
It all begins when Bethany, in pursuit of a story for work, undergoes a risky cosmetic surgery in Turkey. Unfortunately, the procedure goes wrong, leaving her with a permanent stoma bag and unable to return home. To make matters worse, her travel insurance won't cover the £25k bill as she failed to declare the surgery beforehand.
As Bethany's boyfriend Daniel tries to raise the money through a crowdfunder, he is met with unexpected difficulties. Feeling desperate, he considers using his son's trust fund to help, but his father Ken advises against it. Meanwhile, Bethany's mother Sarah reaches out to her ex-lover Damon Hay for financial assistance.
Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Gail steps in with a surprising offer. She suggests selling the family home to raise the money, much to the horror of her son David who points out that they would be left homeless. Actress Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah, reveals that her character is torn between feeling guilty and relieved by Gail's offer, knowing that it will help her daughter but also burden her family.
It seems like Gail will go through with her plan, as fans recently spotted a "for sale" sign outside of the Platt's house in an Instagram photo shared by Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays Dee-Dee Bailey. With Gail set to leave the cobbles, it begs the question of who will become the new owners of No. 8.
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