Coronation Street’s Gail Platt is leaving the ITV soap soon, but does a dark twist await the soap icon?
Helen Worth quit the show after 50 years earlier this year, with her exit said to be airing at the end of this year. But will Gail be killed off in tragic scenes, and what will lead to her leaving her home of five decades?
Actress Helen Worth has shared her reasons for stepping away from the role, stating that after 50 years, it felt like the right time to say goodbye. As scenes hint at a potential health twist for her character, speculation continues about the nature of Gail’s exit.
Initially, there were reports indicating that she would not die, but changes were made to her storyline after Martin Platt was written out. With Jesse Chadwick’s arrival now marking the beginning of her exit, fans are left wondering how they will say farewell to this soap legend.
Does Gail die?
There’s fears Gail will be killed off, and next week’s spoilers have only heightened those fears. Pictures show the moment a stressed Gail is left in agony and fearing for her life.
After a row with her loved ones over her plans to sell their home, she’s left clutching her arm in pain. Struggling to breathe, Gail will be rushed to hospital as her new love interest Jesse Chadwick calls for an ambulance.
Holding onto her, Jesse rushes to her aid as her worried children feel guilty over putting pressure on her. But will Gail be okay amid her looming exit from the show?
Doomed wedding
When fans discovered that a new love interest was being introduced for Gail, many speculated that it could lead to tragedy. The news that she is apparently planning to marry Jesse has left viewers convinced that he might be the next character to meet an untimely end.
Long-time fans know that Gail has not had much luck in love, with Martin Platt being the only husband still alive. Over the years, all of Gail’s other spouses, along with some past flames, have been killed off. Given that Jesse could be her next husband, will he also face a grim fate?
Conned
Viewers are fearing Jesse could be using Gail for her money, especially as spoilers hinted he was hiding something. Her own family fear he is up to no good, and he’s even accused of stealing Damon Hay’s money.
Spoilers for next week reveal that an escalating row breaks out between Jesse and Gail’s children David and Sarah Platt. Sarah is adamant Jesse is behind it, so when she follows him in an upcoming episode what will she find? Is he conning Gail?
Perhaps Gail will finally receive the happy ending she deserves, with fans hoping she can ride off into the sunset with her new love. Could she and Jesse return to Thailand, where they first met?
Corrie boss Iain MacLeod recently hinted that Gail’s departure wouldn’t be all doom and gloom, though fans remain uncertain. Social media has been buzzing with reactions, as one fan declared, “I swear to LUCIFER if our Queen doesn’t get a happy ending.” Another added, “So hoping for that happy ending for Gail,” while yet another commented, “A happy ending for Coronation Street legend Gail.”
