Former Coronation Street star Sean Wilson has left the ITV soap in a sudden and unexplained departure. Wilson, who played iconic character Martin Platt, returned to the show briefly for Helen Worth's dramatic exit storyline as Gail Platt. However, after filming scenes with other cast members, he was called into a meeting at head office and subsequently disappeared from set without explanation.
Ex- Coronation Street star Sean Wilson has finally spoken out following his unexpected departure from the ITV soap, having left abruptly after briefly returned to the beloved Manchester set. The 59 year old actor, known for his iconic role as Martin Platt , recently made a comeback for Helen Worth's dramatic exit plot as Gail Platt.
Sean, who last appeared in the soap in 2018, was going to be part of Gail’s final storyline, but now he is no longer appearing, and those scenes will have to be rewritten. A source told The Sun: “It has come as a complete and utter shock to everyone - and his sudden exit has rocked everyone involved with Corrie. Sean was loving his time on the show, and he was very popular on set.
Earlier this month, Sean was spotted for the first time since his mysterious exit. The actor was seen walking alongside his long term girlfriend Carol Hammond in Media City, just a few hundred yards from the Coronation Street studios in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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