Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd denied 'honour' after Gail Platt star's exit as castmate replaces him
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCoronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has revealed he turned down a prime spot behind the scenes on the cobbles following co-star Helen Worth's exit.
Fans recently saw the actor, famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, remain a man of few words as he reacted to Helen's final episode airing on Christmas Day after 50 years of playing his on-screen mother Gail Platt.
The actress was seen bowing out of Weatherfield after recently celebrating five decades in the role. Her final scenes showed Gail leaving Weatherfield for a new life in the south of France having married her sixth husband Jesse Chadwick - in her seventh wedding during her time on the famous street.
Now, Jack has revealed that Helen's exit opened up a dressing room space meaning one of the show's remaining cast had an upgrade.
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