Coronation Street's Gail Platt to exit on Christmas Day after 50 years on the show

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Coronation Street is set for a tearful, dramatic Christmas Day as a beloved character bids farewell. Helen Worth, who has portrayed Gail Platt for an impressive 50 years, will be leaving the ITV soap.As she plans to start anew with Jesse Chadwick, will there be a happy ending for this fan favourite?The final episode promises drama, revelations, betrayals and a mix of laughter and tears, potentially leading to heartbreak.

The details of Gail's departure and her last scenes will remain confidential until the episode airs.But what do we know about the behind-the-scenes happenings as Corrie prepares to bid adieu to one of its most iconic characters?

There was a last-minute script revision, a touching surprise for Helen, and an emotionally charged farewell party. The episode will also feature special moments that leave her co-stars heartbroken over Helen's exit, reports the Mirror.

Here's all we can disclose about Gail's onscreen and offscreen goodbye.Coronation Street's boss, Kate Brooks, recently confirmed that Helen Worth's final scenes as Gail will air on Christmas Day, amidst a flurry of shocking revelations and plot twists.