CORRIE star Sean Wilson was axed two weeks ago but it was kept top secret — as it emerged that lawyers are involved. The actor’s shock departure from the soap was shrouded further in mystery yesterday after The Sun’s revelations . 5 Corrie star Sean Wilson was axed two weeks ago but it was kept top secret Credit: Coronation Street 5 Coronation Street legend Helen Worth is leaving as Gail after 50 years Credit: ITV 5 The Platts in 1990, with Sean seen as the most successful of Gail’s multiple marriages Credit: Rex We told on Saturday how Sean, 59 — who was returning as Martin Platt for his ex Gail’s huge exit storyline - had been chopped .
A source said: “ Sean’s actually been gone for a while. It all happened more than two weeks ago, but a lot of people around the set didn’t know. “ The Sun’s story was the first many knew about it so it’s been quite a shock and now a big talking point - even among current and past cast members.
"Whatever it is, there are lawyers involved because the very senior bosses at Coronation Street are not allowed to discuss it.” READ MORE ON SEAN WILSON PLOT THICKENS Inside Corrie's scrapped Martin Platt return plot after Sean Wilson axe COBBLES CRISIS Axed Corrie star Sean Wilson SLAMMED soap months before shock exit Cast and crew were mystified after Sean was summoned to ITV’s offices and never returned to set. Bosses have since only said he has “stepped down for personal reasons”.
All his scenes with actress Helen Wo.