Sean Wilson has shared the reason why he was suddenly axed from Coronation Street shortly after his return was announced. In July, it was revealed by ITV that Wilson would return as Martin Platt as part of the exit storyline of long-running star Helen Worth, who plays his former wife Gail.

The actor had filmed scenes with his former on-screen wife Gail (Helen Worth), but it is understood these will now not be used

Sean Wilson has revealed the words of comfort he received from his Coronation Street co-star after an unfounded historical sex claim rocked his career. The actor, who starred as Martin Platt, was due to return to the series and began filming with ITV in July.

CORONATION Street’s Sean Wilson today reveals his huge soap comeback was destroyed by an unfounded historical sex claim. The Martin Platt actor, 59, was dramatically axed in the summer after

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson has revealed his soap comeback was cancelled due to a since-cleared alleged assault. The 59-year-old actor was set to reprise his role as Martin Platt (whom he played in the ITV soap from 1985 to 2005) as part of ex-wife Gail Platt ’s (Helen Worth) exit storyline.

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson has revealed his comeback to the Cobbles was destroyed after he was sacked over a historical sex claim, admitting his world was 'blown apart'

Sean Wilson, who featured in Coronation Street for 21 years, says he was likened to sex offenders Huw Edwards and Jimmy Savile after an unfounded claim was made against him

Sean Wilson has revealed that he was axed from 'Coronation Street' after an unfounded claim of indecent assault was made against him.