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Jacob Stolworthy

UNBELIEVABLE: Coronation street legend explains reason for quitting show | History Defined

Coronation Street Helen Worth Gail Platt
  • Helen Worth, who portrayed Gail Platt on Coronation Street for five decades, announced her decision to leave the ITV soap in 2024.
  • The 75-year-old actor cited the demanding workload in her final year as a factor in her decision, stating it felt like the 'perfect time' to depart after 50 years.
  • Worth's character, Gail Platt, was notable for being the series' most married female, her daughter Sarah's teenage pregnancy storyline, and her involvement in various dramatic plots and street brawls.
  • In 2023, Helen Worth was awarded an MBE for her services to drama, which she received from Prince William.
  • Her departure was one of several recent cast exits, though fellow actor Andy Whyment dismissed reports of the show being in trouble or facing a “cast revolt”.

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Helen Worth explains why she quit Coronation Street after 50 years

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