October 28th 2024.
Helen Worth, who has been a beloved part of Coronation Street for over five decades, has made the difficult decision to leave her iconic role of Gail Platt. Fans were shocked when the actress announced her departure earlier this year, after celebrating 50 years on the popular ITV soap.
In a statement, Helen shared that she had made the decision to leave at the start of the year and had spoken to the producers who were understanding and kind. She expressed her gratitude for the incredible scripts she has received over the years and the opportunity to work with talented actors, directors, and crew members.
Reflecting on her time on the show, Helen shared that the past 50 years have flown by and the reality of her departure has not fully sunk in yet. Gail has been involved in many dramatic storylines, including five marriages (one to a serial killer), two heart attacks, and two sabbaticals to Thailand.
It was during one of these sabbaticals that Gail met Jesse Chadwick, who she has since agreed to marry. Fans have been wondering if Gail will meet a tragic end on the show, especially after she suffered her second heart attack last week. However, executive producer Iain MacLeod has confirmed that Gail will not be killed off.
In an interview with the Daily Star, Iain shared that it didn't feel right to end Gail's story with her death. Instead, viewers can expect a happy ending for the beloved character after a lifetime of challenges and difficult marriages. It seems that Helen herself was pleased with her character's exit story, as Iain shared that she described it as the perfect ending for Gail.
Helen will be filming her final scenes this week, with her exit storyline set to air at the end of this year. As fans eagerly await to see how Gail's story will come to an end, they can join 10,000 other soap fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community to get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. With Gail's happy ending on the horizon, it's sure to be an emotional and memorable goodbye for both the character and the actress who has brought her to life for so many years.
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