Coronation Street fans say 'I'm sad' amid Gail Platt decision confusion as Weatherfield exit looms
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street fans have said they're 'sad' as Gail Platt's latest decision also caused some confusion. Those who follow the ITV soap know that the Platt matriarch will soon be leaving the cobbles behind.
How Gail comes to exit her home of five decades remains to be seen, but the scenes will air before the end of the year after acting legend Helen Worth decided to step back from her long-running role.
It's recently been confirmed that John Thomson will be returning to the cobbles after 14 years away with the Cold Feet star reprising the role of Jesse Chadwick after Sean Wilson's plan to return as Martin Platt as part of Gail's exit storyline was changed due to 'personal reasons'. READ MORE: Coronation Street star confirms he's finished filming with 'twist' ahead READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here It'll be a surprise to many when Jesse rolls into town, just as his ex Eileen Grimshaw returns to Weatherfied from Thailand.
She is stunned to see him, but even more shocked when she discovers he has not come to see her. He is instead looking for her neighbour and nemesis Gail.
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