Coronation Street Icon Gail Chadwick Returns for Christmas Special

 

Coronation Street fans are set for a festive treat this year as veteran character Gail Chadwick, played by Helen Worth, is set to make a dramatic return to the ITV cobbles. The beloved matriarch, who departed the show last year, will make a one-off appearance as part of the Christmas special, thrilling fans who thought her Weatherfield days were over.

Gail Chadwick, a fixture on the long-running soap for 50 years, bid farewell to her life on the street on Christmas Day 2024. Her exit followed her marriage to Jesse Chadwick, portrayed by John Thompson, before the pair drove off to live a life of luxury in France. The dramatic departure was fraught with tension, as it was revealed that Jesse’s relocation plans to convert a villa in the south of France were being funded by illegally laundered money. Despite the moral dilemma, Gail went through with the wedding, leaving her children—Nick, David, and Sarah—to deal with the family drama without her matriarchal guidance.

A TV insider revealed that the exact details of her return are being closely guarded by Corrie bosses, but it is understood that Gail uses the chance on Christmas Day to reconnect with her family. This timing is particularly “timely,” as the Platt family reportedly finds themselves in the middle of yet another crisis that they have had to navigate alone since Gail’s departure.

Helen Worth, 74, has already filmed her comeback scenes, which are guaranteed to excite fans who had speculated endlessly on whether they would ever see the show favorite again. Following her emotional exit, the actress shared a brief, touching message on social media to her loyal fanbase, hinting at the continued legacy of her family’s storyline. She simply wrote, “There will be more Platt stories and I hope you’ll be watching.” Her return promises to deliver on that hope, reintroducing the iconic character into the family’s ongoing narrative just when they may need her most.

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Former Star Charlotte Jordan Leaves New Radio Role for TV Return

 

In other casting news, former Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan, known for her four-year run as Daisy Midgeley, has recently left her new role in a rival soap. After departing the ITV show in May to pursue other opportunities, Jordan announced she had joined the BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers as a new character named Amber.

However, it was recently reported that she has already stepped away from The Archers, forcing bosses to recast the role. According to sources, Jordan was enthusiastic about joining the radio drama but accepted a new television role that made juggling both commitments impossible. A spokesperson confirmed the change, stating that Charlotte Jordan is taking time to pursue “other projects” and that actress Olivia Bernstone has taken over the role of Amber. Jordan is now focused on filming her new television show and is expected to return to screens in the new year.