Coronation Street star quits as ITV soap forced to 'rewrite' Helen Worth exit storyline

Coronation Street has been forced to revise actor Helen Worth's departure scenes following the 'unexpected' resignation of Sean Wilson, who portrays Martin Platt.

Sean, who made his debut on the show in 1985, was scheduled to reprise his role later this year as part of Gail Platt's final storyline set to air this Christmas - which will see her leave the ITV soap after a remarkable five decades.

Originally, Martin was set to return to bid Gail farewell, but this will no longer be the case. As a result, soap bosses are now reportedly scrambling to rewrite the exit storyline.

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Coronation Street has now confirmed that Sean will not be reprising his role as Martin later in the year. A spokesperson for the soap told The Mirror: "Sean Wilson has stepped down from filming for personal reasons."

It is alleged that Helen is devastated that Sean won't be part of her exit storyline. A source claimed: "It has come as a complete and utter shock to everyone - and his sudden exit has rocked everyone involved with Corrie," reports the Mirror.

"Sean was loving his time on the show, and he was very popular on set. He had filmed scenes with loads of the cast, but then suddenly he was summoned to head office, and later it filtered out he wouldn't be returning or his scenes airing, but no explanation offered."

The insider added to The Sun: "Clearly it's a major blow for bosses who must now find a new magical and happy ending for Helen - but they are confident they'll pull it out of the bag, and give viewers something wonderful."

Martin was introduced to the soap at the tender age of 16, portrayed by 20 year old Sean. After