Why is Martin Platt no longer returning to Coronation Street?

Coronation Street: Kit admits he is 'not always a nice person' WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Coronation Street. Coronation Street fans are disappointed to learn that Sean Wilson will now not be returning as Martin Platt but why the change of plans? Martin Platt (played by Sean Wilson) originally joined the ITV soap in 1985 and was Gail Platt’s (Helen Worth) second husband and father to David Platt (Jack P Shepherd). He was last seen on the cobbles in 2018 just before moving to New Zealand with his then-girlfriend Robyn (Clare Calbraith) and their daughter Charlotte.

It came out last month that Martin was to return as part of Gail’s exit storyline at the end of the year with him initially showing up as a surprise visit for David. Unfortunately, it has since been reported that this storyline has been scrapped and all the scenes that Wilson had already filmed will now no longer air. Why is Martin Platt no longer returning to Coronation Street? (Image: ITV) Related articles Helen Flanagan shares the type of man she wants to date after two year split Corrie Martin Platt's replacement 'confirmed' as star teases Gail and Eileen row Coronation Street's Martin Platt was being welcomed back as part of Gail Platt's exit storyline.

(Image: ITV) Why is Martin Platt no longer returning to Coronation Street? Coronation Street fans were excited for Wilson to reprise his role as Martin Platt but it was the actor’s decision to take a sudden step back. An ITV spokesperson s.