Gail Platt: Last News

Michelle Keegan had to laugh as she says she was 'humbled' by one of her family members after they sent her a picture of herself looking completely different during her days on Coronation Street. The Stockport-born actress shot to fame after landing a role on the Salford-based soap back in 2008.

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth, 72, was positively beaming as she led those set to collect honours at the castle today.The soap actress grinned widely as she stopped to chat to Prince William, who honoured her with an MBE.The Ossett-born actress was thrilled to be given her MBE for services to drama.The star looked lovely as she posed with her award outside afterwards wearing a smart black blazer and matching black skirt.She wore a chic black and white blouse beneath the blazer and completed the look with an elegant fascinator, which included a back headband with some subtle netting.Helen has played the iconic Gail Platt on Coronation Street since 1974.The pictures also show the soap star receiving her award inside the castle, where she can be seen meeting Prince William in a stunning gilded room.The Prince of Wales, who stood on a large red carpet with gold trimming, was smiling widely as he conversed with the actress.Another picture showed him stooping down to fasten her medal to her dress, as they continued to chat.The star also appeared to shake the royal’s hand as they exchanged meaningful conversation. Helen was joined at the ceremony by England's chief nurse Dame Ruth Beverley (Ruth May), who was made a Dame Commander for her contribution to nursing, midwifery and the NHS.Meanwhile, visual artist Cornelia Parker was made a CBE for services to the arts after her well-known work on large-scale installations.The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, was made a Knight Bachelor for services to the bailiwick.Andrew Rhodes was rewarded for 30 years of policing with an OBE for services to emergency responder wellbeing and mental health.Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall was also made a CBE, while Jonathan Powell

Ahead of this year’s I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! starting, many names have been tossed around under speculation that they could head to the Australian jungle. The latest is Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver, who is best known for playing Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans were left completely shocked this week after discovering the age gap between actresses Sue Nichols and Helen Worth who play mother and daughter - or lack of. The pair first joined the cobbles in the 70s as mother and daughter Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt.

Coronation Street fans have been left surprised as they've been reminded of the age gap between the actresses behind iconic characters Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt. The mother and daughter, played by Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth, are currently at the forefront of the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans have been left floored to discover the age gap between Audrey Roberts and Gail Platt stars, who play mother and daughter, on the ITV soap. Only recently, Audrey has been leaving her family concerned with her drinking and Wednesday's episode saw the cobbles legend suffer a drunken fall in the barbers.

Coronation Street fans are set for a blast from the past in the next few weeks as Audrey Roberts’ son Stephen Reid returns to the cobbles amid an ongoing storyline with his ailing mum. Reprising his role as Audrey’s son, Todd Boyce will once again be causing chaos for the Platt family as he arrives on the street in the middle of a crisis.

It may be the year for comebacks on the cobbles as another character is making a big return to Coronation Street. Next week fans of the ITV soap will see Audrey Roberts being rushed to hospital after a horror accident.

Coronation Street stars Helen Worth and Antony Cotton have been honoured with MBEs. The two soap stars have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours, with Helen, 71, being honoured for her services to drama, while Antony, 46, has been recognised for his services to British Army, personnel and veterans.

Coronation Street have been praised for an emotional scene that left fans in tears on Friday, where they paid tribute to the Manchester Arena victims. An emotional exchange between Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw saw the pair stand by a mosaic bench dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing on 22 May 2017.

Coronation Street paid a moving tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing ahead of the fifth anniversary of the atrocity. During a scene on this evening's show, soap stalwarts Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw, played by actors Helen Worth and Sue Cleaver, laid flowers at a memorial bench previously installed at the ITV studio.

Coronation Street fans couldn't stop laughing as they tuned into the latest hour-long edition of the ITV soap. It all started with Sally Metcalfe excitedly heading off for her night away in a fancy hotel with husband Tim.

Their sex life has become somewhat of a bone of contention among Coronation Street fans but Sally and Tim Metcalfe were at it again during the latest trip to the cobbles - however, it all went very wrong.

Coronation Street fans were quick to point out an issue David Platt is set to face as Jack P Shepherd, the actor who plays him, shared a detail about the character that viewers of the ITV soap will have never gotten to see.

George Shuttleworth has become a firm favourite among Coronation Street viewers since he made his Weatherfield debut in 2020. The funeral director, played by Tony Maudsley was introduced as the son of Archie Shuttleworth.

Actor Joe Duttine is best known for his role as Tim Metcalfe on Coronation Street. He joined the hit ITV soap almost a decade ago in 2013 - and fans have loved watching his comedic relationship with legend Sally Metcalfe ever since.

Coronation Street's former villain Reece Dinsdale has baffled - and delighted - fans by announcing he has returned to the soap. The actor has had to clarify to some, however, that it won't be in an acting role.

Coronation Street's Peter Barlow has been embroiled in some of the soap's most scandalous storylines.

Eileen Grimshaw is one of many strong women on the Coronation Street cobbles.

Helen Worth has played Gail Platt in Coronation Street for over 40 years which has firmly established her as a soap legend.The 71-year-old has achieved icon status with her portrayal of Gail on the cobbles. Since joining the soap in 1974, Helen has found herself at the centre of some of the show’s most infamous and memorable storylines. Her life off-screen, meanwhile, has also seen its fair share of drama from childhood loss to unfaithful marriage splits.

Coronation Street matriarch Gail Platt is a firm favourite for many fans of the soap.