Helen Worth to Retire After Final Wedding

Helen Worth, renowned for her role as Gail Platt on Coronation Street for over 50 years, is set to make her final appearance on Christmas Day, leaving the iconic soap to start a new life in France with her husband Jesse Chadwick. This Christmas, the storyline will focus on Gail's wedding to Jesse, her sixth marriage, amidst familial tensions, particularly with her son David, who is expected to oppose the union. Gail's character has been central to numerous dramatic plots, including her complex relationships with her children and five husbands, with her exit storyline evolving due to the unexpected departure of an actor. Worth expressed her gratitude for her time on the show, having been part of many memorable storylines. The character's journey began in 1974 and included tumultuous events such as Brian Tilsey's tragic death and her affair with Martin Platt, which ended in divorce. As she prepares to leave, the question remains whether Gail will get her happy ending or face another heartbreak.