Helen Worth Leaves Coronation Street After 50 Years

Helen Worth has bid farewell to Coronation Street after an iconic 50-year portrayal of Gail Platt, with her final episode airing on Christmas Day. Fans witnessed Gail finding her 'happily ever after' by marrying Jesse Chadwick and deciding to start a new life in France, despite a haunting nightmare featuring her late ex-husband Richard Hillman. While some viewers were disappointed with her exit storyline, feeling it did not do justice to her character, others found it a fitting end for the beloved soap legend. Helen Worth expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans for their support over the years, and co-star Sue Cleaver paid tribute to Worth's significant impact on the show and her fellow cast members. The episode, filled with drama and nostalgia, marks the end of an era on the cobbles of Weatherfield. Coronation Street producers hinted at continued storylines for the Platt family, promising more drama in the future.