Coronation Street bosses tease Helen Worth's show comeback as iconic Gail Platt

Coronation Street bosses have hinted that legendary actress Helen Worth could return to the series starring as cobbles icon Gail Platt after deciding to leave the soap

Helen is best known for her role as Gail Platt in Corrie

Helen Worth has had secret talks about making a comeback as Gail Platt on Corrie.

The show legend left on Christmas Day in emotional scenes, but it’s likely that won’t be the last time she is seen on the soap. Bosses want to bring her back for guest appearances in the future.

Exec producer Iain McLeod said: “Helen and I have had a conversation where she’s said, ‘There might be times in my future where I’ll come back’.

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“If there’s a big storyline going on with the Platt family, she might want to come in and play a role in that."

Gail is one of the most iconic Coronation Street characters(Image: Granada TV)

Helen joined the soap back in 1974(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

“We certainly wanted to leave the door open so that was possible. We wanted that to still be on the cards.”

Iain reckons getting Helen back on the soap would go down a storm with fans. He added: “It will be a real treat for viewers if the opportunity arises for Helen to pop in here and there. She could play a role in some big moments.”

Helen has decided to move on from the soap(Image: ITV)

Helen starred as Gail on the soap for five decades — making her one of the longest-running characters in its history.

Over the years she became a big part of the show and was part of some of its most iconic storylines including her marriage to serial killer Richard Hillman, played by Brian Capron.

Iain said: “Helen had been a big part of Corrie’s success. We wish her all the very best.”

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