Coronation Street legend 'tipped for Strictly Come Dancing' after shock soap exit
08.06.2024 - 17:45
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Corrie legend Helen Worth, known for her iconic role as Gail Platt, is rumoured to be swapping the cobbles for the dance floor or even the jungle following her surprise announcement that she's leaving the soap after an impressive 50-year stint.
The 73 year old actress left fans in shock this week when she revealed her plans to say goodbye to Weatherfield.
The soap's producers have promised viewers an "emotional" exit and a "major storyline" for Gail as she prepares to depart at the end of the year. But the buzz has quickly shifted to what's next for Helen.
Betting experts at BetIdeas are already placing bets on Helen's next move, with odds at 8/1 for her to strut her stuff on Strictly Come Dancing and 10/1 for her to brave the Aussie wilderness on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! over on ITV, reports the Mirror.
She's also tipped to potentially enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. Reflecting on her decision to leave, Helen shared: "This year felt like the perfect time to leave the show after celebrating 50 years in the most wonderful job on the most wonderful street in the world." "I made the decision at the start of the year and spoke to the producers who were very kind and understanding.
I have been truly blessed to have been given the most incredible scripts week in week out, and to have worked with fantastic actors, directors and a brilliant crew.
The past 50 years have flown by and I don't think the fact that I am leaving has quite sunk in yet." Gail has become a true icon of Weatherfield, and has been at the heart of some major plots.
The character is mum to three of the Cobbles' mainstays - Nick Tilsley, Sarah Barlow, and David Platt. Just last month, the Mirror reported that Strictly chiefs are reportedly
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