Coronation Street's Sean Wilson said soap 'no longer had great acting or writing' - before he was suddenly axed just weeks after his surprise return
7 months ago

Coronation Street's Sean Wilson said soap 'no longer had great acting or writing' - before he was suddenly axed just weeks after his surprise return

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Coronation Street's Sean Wilson claimed the soap no longer had 'great acting or writing', ahead of his now axed comeback. Coronation Street 's Sean Wilson, 59, claimed the soap no longer had 'great acting or writing' ahead of his now axed comeback The actor was set to reprise his role as Martin Platt in October as part of his ex-wife Gail's exit as actress Helen Worth, 73, prepares to retire from the cobbles Telling The Daily Star: 'I think the world of soaps is a different vehicle nowadays. Earlier this year Sean claimed soap storylines were now 'issue-centric' and trying and failing to solve world issues, in comparison to his own time on the show He recalled a rime audiences watched in their droves and were left both 'laughing and crying' According to reports Sean was called in for a meeting with bosses and left with 'no explanation offered' to his co-stars Sean's agent told the publication: 'Neither he nor I will be making any further comment or statement.' However, this week a representative for the soap stated that the actor left 'for personal reasons,' and none of Sean's scenes will be aired, with Gail's entire exit storyline now being frantically rewritten by bosses.

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Coronation Street actress Shelley King reveals the real reason she left the soap as character is axed after 11 years
1 week, 2 days ago

Coronation Street actress Shelley King reveals the real reason she left the soap as character is axed after 11 years

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed the real reason she left the soap after her character was axed. Speaking in a new clip, shared to the soap's official Instagram, Shelley said: 'I've been so privileged to be living in number six. Somewhere, somehow' Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed the real reason she left the soap after her …

Corrie suffers yet another blow as ‘much-loved’ star quits soap
2 months ago

Corrie suffers yet another blow as ‘much-loved’ star quits soap

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An insider said: “Shelley spoke to producers early last year and advised that, after 10 …

Coronation Street: Another cast member quits ITV series as Rob Donovan returns
2 months, 1 week ago

Coronation Street: Another cast member quits ITV series as Rob Donovan returns

The Independent  

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Corrie spoilers: ITV soap axes yet another star after Mason killing
2 months, 1 week ago

Corrie spoilers: ITV soap axes yet another star after Mason killing

The Independent  

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Huge Coronation Street star reveals they're leaving ITV soap after four years - becoming FIFTH actor to say goodbye to the cobbles in a month
2 months, 1 week ago

Huge Coronation Street star reveals they're leaving ITV soap after four years - becoming FIFTH actor to say goodbye to the cobbles in a month

Daily Mail  

Charlotte Jordan has announced that she is leaving Coronation Street later this year, after starring on the show for four years. Charlotte Jordan has announced that she is leaving Coronation Street later this year, after starring on the show for four years The actress, 29, first joined the ITV soap in November 2020 as Rovers Return barmaid Daisy Midgeley She …

Legendary Coronation Street star announces departure from the show after 25 years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Legendary Coronation Street star announces departure from the show after 25 years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided …

Coronation Street spoilers: Star ‘left upset’ after being told she will be ‘killed off’ ITV series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street spoilers: Star ‘left upset’ after being told she will be ‘killed off’ ITV series

The Independent  

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Coronation Street spoilers: Star ‘left upset’ after being told she’ll be ‘killed off’ ITV soap
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street spoilers: Star ‘left upset’ after being told she’ll be ‘killed off’ ITV soap

The Independent  

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Coronation Street FIRST LOOK: Gail Platt's house is boarded up after devastating fire rips through her home - with explosive New Year's scenes set to air after her emotional exit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Coronation Street FIRST LOOK: Gail Platt's house is boarded up after devastating fire rips through her home - with explosive New Year's scenes set to air after her emotional exit

Daily Mail  

New Coronation Street pictures show the Platt household boarded up after a devastating fire rips through it in scenes to air in the New Year. New Coronation Street pictures show the Platt household boarded up after a devastating fire rips through it in scenes to air in the New Year Last month, the abode was seen with smoke billowing out …

Coronation Street star confirms soap exit in farewell post to fans and reveals that their final scenes have already been filmed in 'that's a wrap' post
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street star confirms soap exit in farewell post to fans and reveals that their final scenes have already been filmed in 'that's a wrap' post

Daily Mail  

A Coronation Street star has confirmed they will be leaving the Cobbles in an emotional farewell post to fans - and their exit scenes have already been filmed. A Coronation Street star has confirmed they will be leaving the Cobbles in an emotional farewell post to fans - and their exit scenes have already been filmed Emrhys Cooper, 39, plays …

Coronation Street actor explains why he was mysteriously dropped from soap
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street actor explains why he was mysteriously dropped from soap

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wilson, who was a regular on the soap in 2005, was set to return to …

Inside Sean Wilson's life after being axed from Coronation Street: From 'secret split' with famous girlfriend to new job as a chef
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Sean Wilson's life after being axed from Coronation Street: From 'secret split' with famous girlfriend to new job as a chef

Daily Mail  

Sean Wilson revealed he was axed from Coronation Street earlier this year over an unfounded sex claim. Now MailOnline take a look into Sean's life away from the ITV soap Secret split Sean 'secretly split' from his actress girlfriend Susie Fenwick after the pair started a relationship back in 2016. Sean has been quietly dating girlfriend Carol Hammond for around …

Inside Sean Wilson's eight-minute meeting with Coronation Street bosses about historic sex claims that led to his comeback being axed and reputation in 'tatters'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Sean Wilson's eight-minute meeting with Coronation Street bosses about historic sex claims that led to his comeback being axed and reputation in 'tatters'

Daily Mail  

Sean Wilson has spoken out about the eight-minute meeting he sat through with Coronation Street bosses which led to his comeback being axed. Sean Wilson has spoken out about the eight-minute meeting he sat through with Coronation Street bosses which led to his comeback being axed The former soap star, 59, who played Martin Platt, was due to return to …

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson reveals why he was axed from his comeback on the soap as he says his 'reputation was ruined in eight minutes'
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson reveals why he was axed from his comeback on the soap as he says his 'reputation was ruined in eight minutes'

Daily Mail  

Sean Wilson has revealed he was axed from Coronation Street earlier this year over an unfounded sex claim. Sean Wilson has revealed he was axed from Coronation Street earlier this year over an unfounded sex claim The actor, 59, who played Martin Patt on the soap, was due to return to the cobbles in recent months and had already filmed …

Coronation Street spoilers: Dee-Dee confesses to murder and Paul's final farewell pushes Billy over the edge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street spoilers: Dee-Dee confesses to murder and Paul's final farewell pushes Billy over the edge

Daily Mail  

Bethany retreats into herself, Tim gets an unexpected lodger and Paul’s final goodbye is too much for Billy next week in Coronation Street. Billy gets drunk and heads to the pub where he stops the screening of Paul's ashes being scattered and admits he tried to kiss Todd on the day of Paul’s funeral Later, Billy gets drunk and heads …

Helen Worth to film final scenes as Coronation Street's Gail THIS WEEK
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Helen Worth to film final scenes as Coronation Street's Gail THIS WEEK

Daily Mail  

As Gail Platt she has survived family tragedy, false imprisonment and five husbands - one of whom was a serial killer. But this week actress Helen Worth will film her final scenes as the beloved character, bidding farewell to the cobbles of Coronation Street after a staggering 50-year career. Pictured here in tonight's episode Gail McIntyre played by Helen Worth, …

Coronation Street's Gail Platt 'to get married for the SEVENTH time' ahead of actress Helen Worth quitting ITV soap after 50 years
5 months, 1 week ago

Coronation Street's Gail Platt 'to get married for the SEVENTH time' ahead of actress Helen Worth quitting ITV soap after 50 years

Daily Mail  

Gail Platt is reportedly set to get married for a seventh time on Coronation Street. Gail Platt is set to get married for a seventh time on Coronation Street ahead of quitting the ITV soap after an incredible 50 years; pictured in 1960 with Christopher Quinten as Brian Tilsley The legendary soap character is played by Helen Worth, 73, and …

Coronation Street actor shares message to fans after being mysteriously dropped from ITV soap
6 months, 1 week ago

Coronation Street actor shares message to fans after being mysteriously dropped from ITV soap

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Coronation Street actor Sean Wilson has shared a message to fans …

Coronation Street's Sean Wilson breaks his silence after being abruptly axed from the show due to a 'concern being raised to bosses'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street's Sean Wilson breaks his silence after being abruptly axed from the show due to a 'concern being raised to bosses'

Daily Mail  

Sean Wilson has broken his silence after being abruptly kicked off Coronation Street earlier this month. Sean Wilson broke his silence on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday after being abruptly kicked off Coronation Street earlier this month Speaking for the first time his axeing, Sean took to social media on Thursday to say to fans: 'Thanks for all the love …

Corrie star Sean Wilson jets away on holiday with his girlfriend following his abrupt axe from the soap after a 'concern was raised to bosses'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Corrie star Sean Wilson jets away on holiday with his girlfriend following his abrupt axe from the soap after a 'concern was raised to bosses'

Daily Mail  

Crisis-hit Sean Wilson has whisked his lover away on holiday to get away from the stress of his abrupt sacking of his Coronation Street comeback. Crisis-hit Sean Wilson has whisked his lover away on holiday to get away from the stress of his abrupt sacking of his Coronation Street comeback Sean began a relationship with Carol just before the pandemic …

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson secretly split from long-term girlfriend before his shock axing from the show
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson secretly split from long-term girlfriend before his shock axing from the show

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson secretly split from his long-term girlfriend before his shock axing from the show. Coronation Street star Sean Wilson secretly split from his long-term girlfriend before his shock axing from the show last week Suzie has acted in the 1993 film Aspects Of Love, as well as performing for years on the West End Suzie has …

Coronation Street in crisis: How ITV soap nosedived with awards snubs, dwindling ratings, budget cuts and a revolving door of bosses - so is Sean Wilson's axe the final nail in the coffin?
7 months ago

Coronation Street in crisis: How ITV soap nosedived with awards snubs, dwindling ratings, budget cuts and a revolving door of bosses - so is Sean Wilson's axe the final nail in the coffin?

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street's future has been thrown into turmoil with the news that Sean Wilson has suddenly exited the soap, just weeks after his much-publicised return as part of Gail Platt's exit. Sean Wilson's mysterious exit The Sun first reported on Friday that Sean Wilson had left Corrie, with sources revealing that he had actually left two weeks earlier, with bosses …

Coronation Street bosses 'replace Sean Wilson with famous face in frantic rewrite as Gail is set for a new love interest for final storyline' - after the actor was mysteriously axed
7 months ago

Coronation Street bosses 'replace Sean Wilson with famous face in frantic rewrite as Gail is set for a new love interest for final storyline' - after the actor was mysteriously axed

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street bosses have reportedly replaced axed Sean Wilson with former star John Thomson in a 'frantic rewrite'. John appeared on the cobbles as the hapless children's entertainer between 2008 and 2010, during which time he dated Gail's rival Eileen Grimshaw suggesting the new storyline could see a rematch between the two women. Coronation Street bosses have reportedly replaced axed …

Coronation Street star quits soap after three years on cobbles - with explosive exit storyline kicking off within months
7 months, 1 week ago

Coronation Street star quits soap after three years on cobbles - with explosive exit storyline kicking off within months

Daily Mail  

A Coronation Street star is set to quit the soap after three years on the cobbles - with an explosive exit storyline kicking off within months. A Coronation Street star is set to quit the soap after three years on the cobbles - with an explosive exit storyline kicking off within months lined up for him Bill Fellows - who …

Coronation Street: Huge Corrie character to return for Gail’s exit storyline
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Coronation Street: Huge Corrie character to return for Gail’s exit storyline

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Coronation Street star Helen Worth’s exit storyline will see the return …

Coronation Street star is RETURNING to the soap ahead of an iconic character's exit - six years after his last appearance
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Coronation Street star is RETURNING to the soap ahead of an iconic character's exit - six years after his last appearance

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson is returning to the cobbles as Martin Platt, six years after his last appearance in Weatherfield. As Sean picked up his first scripts to start shooting, he said: 'It was great to be invited back to Coronation Street again, to contribute to Helen's exit story. Coronation Street star Sean Wilson is returning to the cobbles …

Coronation Street fans speculate Gail Platt will have an ill-fated exit from the show - after quitting the ITV soap following 50 incredible years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street fans speculate Gail Platt will have an ill-fated exit from the show - after quitting the ITV soap following 50 incredible years

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street fans are convinced that Helen Worth's character will be killed off from the show after spotting a clue in a statement released by the ITV soap. '; Coronation Street fans are convinced that Helen Worth's character will be killed off from the show after spotting a clue in a statement released by the ITV soap Helen Worth, 73, …

'I'm shocked, I have no words!' Devastated Coronation Street fans in tears as Helen Worth announces she's quitting soap role as Gail Platt after 50 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'I'm shocked, I have no words!' Devastated Coronation Street fans in tears as Helen Worth announces she's quitting soap role as Gail Platt after 50 years

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street fans have been rocked by Helen Worth's announcement that she is leaving the soap. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, fans were inconsolable following the legendary actress' departure from the show, posting: 'What do you MEAN Helen Worth, the legend, the icon, that is Gail Platt, is leaving Corrie omg we're never gonna witness these iconic moments again'. Coronation …

A lookback at Coronation Street star Helen Worth's most iconic storylines as Gail Platt after she announced her shock exit from the soap
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A lookback at Coronation Street star Helen Worth's most iconic storylines as Gail Platt after she announced her shock exit from the soap

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth announced her shock exit from the soap on Wednesday after 50 years as the cobbles favourite Gail Platt. Coronation Street legend Helen Worth announced her shock exit from the soap on Wednesday after 50 years as the cobbles favourite Gail Platt 1977 - Gail's wild early years Gail made her first appearance on the Corrie …

Coronation Street: Gail star Helen Worth quits ITV soap after 50 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Coronation Street: Gail star Helen Worth quits ITV soap after 50 years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Coronation Street star Helen Worth has quit the soap after 50 …

Corrie's Gail Platt QUITS: Soap legend Helen Worth, 73, announces she is leaving show after 50 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Corrie's Gail Platt QUITS: Soap legend Helen Worth, 73, announces she is leaving show after 50 years

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced she is leaving the soap. Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced she is leaving the soap The actress who celebrates 50 years on the ITV show next month has made the difficult decision to step down from her role as Gail Rodwell - best known as Gail Platt - at the end …

Coronation Street star drops major hint at sudden exit after 16 years on the ITV1 soap
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Coronation Street star drops major hint at sudden exit after 16 years on the ITV1 soap

Daily Mail  

Alex Bain could be about to leave Coronation Street. The actor, 22, has played Simon Barlow since 2008 and has been involved in numerous hard-hitting storylines but took to social media on Monday to share a behind-the-scenes snap. In the new picture, the soap star can be seen posing in front of his dressing room where he claimed he was …

Coronation Street is 60: The soap's most iconic moments revisited
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronation Street is 60: The soap's most iconic moments revisited

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street celebrated its 60th Anniversary on Wednesday, with bosses marking the occasion with a week of action-packed storylines. In 1969 the soap broke new ground when it aired in colour for the first time, following a dramatic bus crash which left much of the Street hospitalised Horrific: In 1983 the soap became headline news thanks to a gripping storyline …

Coronation Street: Who's Quit?
5 years, 10 months ago

Coronation Street: Who's Quit?

Daily Mail  

Gone: Lucy will leave Corrie in 2020, after five years of playing Bethany Platt Lucy Fallon - plays Bethany Platt Lucy is set to leave the soap in 2020, five years after joining the cast as teen Bethany. Leaving: Tristan Gemmill is also set to leave his role as chef Robert Preston The character - who has had much support …

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod 'plans to axe younger stars'
6 years, 10 months ago

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod 'plans to axe younger stars'

Daily Mail  

He was announced as the replacement for boss Kate Oates on Tuesday. For the chopping block: Coronation Street's new boss Iain MacLeod is reportedly planning to axe younger stars to give long-serving characters better storylines, according to The Sun The source said: 'Kate was particularly popular with the younger stars. Safe: Meanwhile long-serving stars such as Simon Gregson and Kym …

Coronation Street's Sean Wilson 'set to reprise his role'
7 years, 2 months ago

Coronation Street's Sean Wilson 'set to reprise his role'

Daily Mail  

Coronation Street legend Sean Wilson, who famously played Martin Platt, is set to return to the soap 13 years after his departure. Scroll down for video Way back when: Coronation Street legend Sean Wilson, who famously played Martin Platt, is reportedly set to return to the soap 12 years after his departure Sean played the long-suffering husband of Gail Platt …

CORONATION STREET SPOILER ALERT: Rob Donovan becomes a runaway groom
10 years, 6 months ago

CORONATION STREET SPOILER ALERT: Rob Donovan becomes a runaway groom

Daily Mail  

The upcoming Coronation Street wedding of Rob Donovan and Tracy Barlow looks set to be full of drama. Runaway groom: The upcoming Coronation Street wedding of Rob Donovan and Tracy Barlow looks set to be full of drama according to new scenes filmed last week Actor Marc Baylis was pictured in his character’s wedding suit on the Manchester set as …

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