Coronation Street actor shares explains why he was mysteriously axed from soap - Star was suddenly dropped without explanation in ‘extremely unusual’ situation

Sean Wilson is best known for playing Martin Platt in Coronation Street and played the role from 1985 to 2005 before briefly returning in 2018

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson has revealed his soap comeback was cancelled due to a since-cleared alleged assault. The 59-year-old actor was set to reprise his role as Martin Platt (whom he played in the ITV soap from 1985 to 2005) as part of ex-wife Gail Platt ’s (Helen Worth) exit storyline.

The actor returned to filming as he reprised the role of Martin Platt before it was confirmed in September he'd been axed

Sean Wilson has claimed his dream return to Coronation Street was blocked due to an unfounded sex allegation. The actor, 59, had filmed scenes as Martin Platt, the character he played from 1985 to 2005 and briefly again in 2018,

The former soap star, 59, who played Martin Platt, was due to return to the cobbles in recent months and had already filmed scenes with ex screen wife Gail (Helen Worth).