First look at epic Coronation Street cast photo 10 years in the making ahead of Gail Platt’s exit
THE entire cast of Coronation Street have come together for a brand new photo ahead of Gail Platt’s exit.
Every single member of the ITV soap opera‘s current cast was on-set yesterday in order to take the snapshot in honour of Gail’s impending show departure.
It has been ten years since the entire cast, including all the children and on-screen pets, posed together for an image.
The show’s last picture from 2014 was taken to mark the show’s move to the then-brand new MediaCityUK set.
The cast have already shared a behind-the-scenes first look at the epic image which is set to be unveiled officially later this year to coincide with Helen Worth’s exit.
Helen can be seen sitting front and centre in a video clip showing the cast ready for the shot.
She is sat directly next to Sue Nicholls, who plays her on-screen mother Audrey Roberts, as well as Sally Dynevor, who plays close pal Sally Metcalfe.
Other cast spotted on the front row include David Neilson accompanied by Roy’s pet pooch Freddie, Tina O’Brien (Sarah), Bill Roache (Ken), Barbara Knox (Rita), Michael Le Vell (Kevin), Jane Danson (Leanne), Georgia Taylor (Toyah) and Alan Halsall (Tyrone).
Claire Sweeney who plays Cassie Plummer also shared a behind-the-scenes look at the big shoot as she headed up to the set with Debbie Webster actress and soap icon Sue Devaney.
The Cassie actress could be heard saying: “This is iconic.
“We are going up to do the cast photo and I woke up this morning and I thought I can’t believe I’m going to do the Corrie cast photo!”
Sue then added: “It is just amazing, everybody is standing up there!”
Claire then panned the phone to show the construction of the set-up as the cast got into place for the image.
The pair then giggled in excitement as Sue humoursly added: “Even the doggies are here!”
Bethany Platt actress Lucy Fallon also shared an image of her and co-star Paddy Bever (Max Turner) as she likened the event to being “school picture day”.
Gail’s final episodes are only a few weeks away from being played out on-screens after Helen chose to quit the show after 50 years.
Initially, it was reported Sean Wilson would reprise his role as Martin Platt, Gail’s ex-husband, for her final scenes.
However, this was later axed – with Cold Feet actor John Thomson returning as children’s entertainer Jesse Chadwick instead.
It comes as many fans have already called out the plot involving Gail and Jesse before it has even aired.
Taking to X, one wrote: “Utterly diabolical exit for Gail and of course, abysmal show!!!”
Another penned: “I really hate how #Corrie have written Gail’s exit.
“She would never leave to run off into the sunset with a man.
“Especially a man as forgettable as What’s-his-face. Truly abysmal.