Coronation Street star Sean Wilson criticized soap before being axed

Actor's shock sacking

Sean Wilson, known for his role as Martin Platt on Coronation Street, was recently axed from the show just months after criticizing its direction. The actor was set to return for a storyline involving his ex-wife Gail Platt's exit but was abruptly let go.

Criticism of the soap

In a previously unearthed interview from February, Sean Wilson slammed Coronation Street for losing its humor and focusing too much on serious issues instead of entertaining storylines. He believed that viewers preferred lighter content like affairs and neighborly feuds over heavy topics.

Unexpected departure

Cast and crew were left puzzled when Sean, 59, was called to a meeting at ITV's offices and never returned to set. The show's bosses have not provided a clear explanation for his departure, citing "personal reasons."

Impact on storyline

Sean's sudden exit has caused the show to rewrite planned storylines, especially those involving actress Helen Worth's character Gail Platt. The actress, who has been on the show for 50 years, was looking forward to working with Sean on her exit plot.

Legacy and future

Despite the setback, Coronation Street is determined to deliver a satisfying conclusion to Gail's storyline and maintain its popularity with viewers. Sean, who now runs an award-winning cheese company, left the show temporarily in 2005 and returned for a brief stint in 2018.