Coronation Street fans fume and fear the worst for Gail Platt as ‘real exit’ uncovered

Coronation Street fans have hit out after Gail Platt was seen suffering a heart attack ahead of her planned exit from Weatherfield. Viewers of the ITV soap are aware that the much-loved character will be saying goodbye to the cobbles by the end of the year.

It comes after Gail actress Helen Worth, 73, announced earlier this year that she would be leaving the soap after 50 years in the role of the matriarch of Platt family. It was said at the time that her final scenes would air by the end of 2024.

But fans were left fearing her exit was coming much sooner after Gail was rushed to hospital after a row at home with her children left her clutching her chest.

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During Wednesday night’s (October 23) Corrie, viewers saw Carla Connor tell Gail’s son David and his partner Shona that she has made on offer on their house after Gail put No.8 up for sale.

A row broke out between Jesse Chadwick and Gail’s daughter Sarah and son David before Gail snapped and urged her children to leave the house.

Jesse returned to Weatherfield, after having a brief romance with Gail when the two were in Thailand, and decided to visit her after hearing about the challenges of Gail’s granddaughter Bethany’s botched Turkish cosmetic surgery which left her fighting for her life in hospital.

After Sarah and David left, Jesse was seen hunting for Gail’s granddaughter Lily’s bicycle pump and was shocked by what he found. However, his curiosity disappeared when he noticed Gail breathing unsteadily and clutching her arm, and phoned an ambulance. She was quickly rushed to hospital where she was seen unconscious as doctors declared that she needed urgent medical attention as she went into arrest.

David, Sarah and Nick, the oldest of Gail’s children, then arrived at the hospital to found a worried Jesse who admitted he wasn’t sure what was happening and that their mum was in a bad way. Later in the episode as her worried family gathered at the hospital, a doctor confirmed what was wrong with Gail and whether she would be okay.

The doctor said Gail was suffering from a blockage in her left main coronary artery. She confirmed that Gail was stable but that would need an emergency operation to have a stent fitted. While Gail’s family told this would likely go okay, the doctor did warn their could be complications as the surgery comes with its risks.

As Gail’s health remained in a precarious situation, Corrie fans were flocking to social media to share their fears for the iconic character and question her exit.

@tinassweetpaws said: “Don’t make her ending sad she needs a happy ending after all the years in corrie.” @my_guadalupe commented: “You are killing this character off! Coronation Street you ain’t right! Let her move to Ibiza! We just lost Paul! She’s been here since practically childhood! Give this character the open door to at least come visit!”

@ciaraandzoppy_fitzgerald demanded: “DONT YOU DARE KILL GAIL OFF!! JUST DONT DO IT!!” @mizzyp09 posted: “Hope this is not Gail’s ending!!! After 50 years.” @hemartinduggan added: “@coronationstreet Bosses, you can’t let Gail leave the street like this, after 50 years!! Gail deserves happiness,”

Others, however, have figured out what really happens next with Gail after Jesse’s discovery. @willowcat124 said: “She’ll be fine her and her new fella will keep that money.” @annaforbez shared: “Bet Jesse nicks the money!” @pbe65 added: “We all know Gail will survive , Jessie will take the bag with the cash and they will head off to Thailand.”