UK soap star Helen Worth was given an emotional send-off by the cast and crew of Coronation Street, a show she left on Christmas Day after 50 years. The actress took to X to send a video thanking fans for their support through the decades,

Helen Worth has played Gail Platt on Coronation Street for almost five decades, but now that she's left the soap, she could be set to join a rival show

The long-time legend of Coronation Street is parting ways with Weatherfield after 50 years on the hugely popular soap, but she won’t be forgotten as matriarch Gail Platt

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth recently left the ITV soap after 50 years, meaning her spot on the show's "walk of fame" became available for a new star

Coronation Street star Helen Worth gave a gushing speech to her colleagues and co-stars on her final day on set of the ITV soap after she played the iconic Gail Platt for over 50 years

Gail Platt has left Coronation Street after 50 years on the cobbles - and her exit has left viewers divided over the way she said goodbye to the ITV soap

Helen Worth has quit the ITV soap after five decades playing Gail Platt and her final scenes aired on Coronation Street this evening

Coronation Street fans were left in tears as Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, left the ITV soap after 50 years - and now unseen footage has emerged of her last day on set

Helen Worth's final scenes on Coronation Street have aired, with Gail Platt deciding to marry Jesse Chadwick and move away from the Cobbles for good.

Helen Worth has quit her role as Gail Platt on ITV soap Coronation Street after fifty years and she sent a message to viewers after her final scenes aired tonight