News broke earlier this year that Gail Platt (Helen Worth) would be leaving Coronation Street after 50 years. Next week, her exit storyline kicks off.
Fans will know that Sean Wilson was meant to reprise his role as Martin Platt for Gail’s departure. As a result of him suddenly leaving the ITV soap, former Corrie star John Thomson is now heading back to the cobbles as Jesse Chadwick.
The catalyst for Gail making a life-changing decision about her future in Weatherfield is Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon). After botched surgery in Turkey, Bethany has struggled to pay for the medical fees as a result of problems with insurance.
Next week, David (Jack P Shepherd) breaks the news to Shona (Julia Goulding) that Gail has taken out a bridging loan to pay for Bethany’s flight home, and is now committed to selling the house.
As Bethany gets ready to come home, Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is on the cobbles and is utterly stunned to see her ex-boyfriend Jesse stepping out of a taxi.
Just as Gail returns, she notices Jesse and later tells Eileen that she met him a few years ago in Thailand.
When ushered into Number 8, Jesse is greeted by a very surprised Platt family. While Adam (Sam Robertson) is discussing Damon’s (Ciaran Griffiths) hidden money with Daniel (Rob Mallard), Jesse mentions that he recognizes him from Sarah’s (Tina O’Brien) wedding photos.
After meeting Jesse in the café, Shona urges Sarah and David to sit down and talk to him. But what will Jesse have to say?
‘He met Gail in Thailand, he’s heard about Bethany and he’s very worried’, star John Thomson revealed.
‘So on his travels he’s returned via Weatherfield to check on Gail, because they’ve stayed in touch via email. He’s heard all about Bethany and he’s very concerned for Gail.
“So, two Platts like him, and two hate him! Shona and Nick are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, while David and Sarah have absolutely no trust in him from the start. They think they need a decent man in their lives, but when David lists all of Gail’s past relationships, it’s no wonder there’s skepticism because Gail’s judgment in men has been quite poor.
“Shona and Nick are really generous in their attempt to wipe the slate clean and see what Jesse might be like, considering Gail’s history. Jesse will have to work very hard to gain David and Sarah’s trust and prove he is just a friend who cares about Gail, as there’s a strong sense of mistrust surrounding his intentions.”
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