Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has shared a heartfelt tribute to her on-screen grandmother, Helen Worth, as the beloved actress prepares to leave the soap after an incredible 50-year run. Helen, who has captivated audiences as Gail Platt in the show’s long history, announced her departure last month. Fallon praised Helen as ‘the best kind of role model. Although the future of the Platt family is uncertain, one thing is clear- Gail Platt will be sorely missed. Read on to know more!
Gail Set To Exit Soon
Lucy Fallon recently talked about her on-screen grandma, Helen Worth’s exit. Viewers know that Helen has been playing that character for a whopping fifty years. However, now, she is all set to say goodbye and has already announced her departure last month.
Talking about it, she mentioned that she felt this year was the ideal time to leave the show. She even described Corrie’s experience as the ‘most beautiful job on the most wonderful street in the world.’ The soap star had made the decision at the beginning of the year.
She expressed that she had been truly blessed with incredible scripts and had enjoyed working with a fantastic team. She added, “The past 50 years have flown by, and I don’t think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet.” According to reports, Gail’s ex-husband Martin Platt (Sean Wilson) might return to Weatherfield from New Zealand for her exit plot.
Lucy Fallon On On-Screen Grandmother’s Exit
In an interview with The Sun’s Fabulous magazine, Lucy spoke highly of Helen. She expressed sadness about the head of the Platt family’s leaving. The ITV star recalled that Helen had advised her to always be kind to everyone, from the make-up artists to the cleaners, because one never knows who might share their observations with others.
She remarked, “And, obviously, I am nice anyway! But she always gave me good advice.” She appreciated the fact that despite being a superstar in a show for 50 years, where everyone knows her, Helen remains incredibly humble and calm. The Corrie star said, “She was the best kind of role model, as she was super-grounded.”
She did not forget to mention that there would be a significant change with the matriarch of the Platt family’s leaving. The actress expressed uncertainty about what it would be like without her. She suggested, “Tina (O’Brien, who plays Sarah Platt) will have to step up!” But the question is: Will she be able to function the Platts? Let us see!
Till then, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers! Also, we might see Audrey following in Gail’s footsteps soon. So, are you ready for double exits? Share your thoughts below!
