Sean Wilson will not reprise his role as Martin Platt on Coronation Street as previously announced, ITV has confirmed.

The actor, who last appeared on the cobbles six years ago, was set to reappear on screen in October as part of the departure storyline of his character’s ex-wife, Gail Platt.

It comes following a previous announcement that Helen Worth was to leave the ITV soap after starring as Gail for 50 years.

“Sean Wilson has stepped down from filming for personal reasons,” a…