Coronation Street has always blurred the lines between fiction and reality for its stars, as friendships from the cobbles often spilled into real life. One actor’s recent milestone proves just how deep those ties run, leaving fans eager to hear about the role a popular Coronation Street face played in the celebration.
A Journey From On-Screen To Real Life
Jack P Shepherd, best known as David Platt since 2000, tied the knot with his long-time partner Hanni Treweek in July at Manchester Cathedral. The couple’s romance first blossomed behind the scenes at Corrie, where Hanni worked as a script editor before moving into fashion and lifestyle content. Their relationship became public in 2017, and the bond only strengthened over the years.
He got down on one knee beneath the African sky, an unforgettable moment the pair later described online as magical. The guest list included many familiar Corrie stars, with Tina O’Brien, who plays Jack’s on-screen sister Sarah Platt, joining the celebrations. Also there, was Helen Worth, who portrayed David’s mum Gail for over five decades until her emotional exit at Christmas.
Coronation Street: Helen’s Role On The Special Day
During their first TV appearance as a married couple on Loose Women, Jack and Hanni opened up about how meaningful it felt to have their Corrie family involved. Jack revealed that both Helen Worth and Ben Price were asked to deliver Bible readings during the ceremony, explaining that it only felt right to include the actors who had been part of his life for so long.
Helen’s presence made the moment special, particularly as this marked her first major public appearance since leaving the soap. She arrived with her husband Trevor Dawson, wearing a chic blue patterned dress with black heels and her signature hairstyle, smiling throughout the day. Jack admitted that filming without Helen has been a big change, but Coronation Street always finds a way to carry on.
While fans miss seeing her on-screen, her role in Jack’s big day ensured she remains part of the Corrie story in another way. For both Jack and Hanni, the presence of their soap family turned an already special day into one filled with deep personal meaning. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news and updates.