Sean Wilson, who appeared on Coronation Street for 21 years, says he was supported by Helen Worth and Sally Dynevor when an unfounded claim was made against him

SEAN Wilson fought back tears after being cleared of an unfounded historical sex claim which destroyed his Coronation Street comeback. Sean, 59, was dramatically axed from the ITV soap in the

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 was due to reprise his role as Martin Platt for a major storyline which would have incorporated the exit of Helen Worth's Gail - only for 'unfounded claims' against him to ruin everything

CORONATION Street star Sean Wilson has opened up about his financial hardship defending himself over a historic sex claim. The actor, known to millions as Gail’s ex husband Martin Platt, has told

A Coronation Street star from Lancashire whose highly anticipated comeback was suddenly axed when a historic assault allegation emerged has said his world has been “blown apart”.

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.

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

The former soap star, 59, who played Martin Platt, was due to return to the cobbles in recent months and had already filmed scenes with ex screen wife Gail (Helen Worth).

Sean Wilson’s new job has been revealed following his sudden and unexpected exit from Coronation Street. It was revealed earlier this year that Sean was set to return to the soap as Martin Platt, to tie in with Gail Platt ’s (Helen Worth) exit storyline.