Coronation Street has seen a number of real-life family members appear on the cobbles over the years - but fans were left stunned after realising two stars are mother and son

Earlier in the year, it was announced that Helen Worth, who portrays Gail, would be exiting the series after a 50-year tenure. The showrunners have assured fans that her exit will tug at the heartstrings - and so it should.

Coronation Street has brought in several real-life family members onto the cobbles over the years - but some viewers may not have realised

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown has inadvertently leaked a major detail connected with the exit of Gail Platt

An ITV Coronation Street cast member appears to have accidentally leaked a major storyline bombshell about Gail Platt's upcoming exit from the soap - and it's a real tear-jerker

Coronation Street’s Gail Platt is leaving the soap later this year - but her co-star has accidentally leaked a major detail about her exit storyline

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Coronation Street fans have been left convinced that they know how the character of Gail Platt will say goodbye to the cobbles, after eagle-eyed viewers noticed a huge change on the set

Romance could finally be on the horizon for Coronation Street’s Todd Grimshaw, after actor Gareth Pierce teased the return of love interest Moses Ekundayo (Michael Fatogun). The pair briefly dated last year after Moses was introduced to the ITV soap in a guest capacity as Paul Foreman’s ( Peter Ash) personal assistant.

Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce has teased a potential romance for his character Todd Grimshaw as a former flame looks set to return to the cobbles in the near future

As Todd Grimshaw edges towards his milestone 40th birthday, could he finally meet the man of his dreams? It appears love could be on the cards if a certain character returns