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Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has confirmed there have been secret talks about Gail Rodwell returning in the future.
The iconic character departed the cobbles on Christmas Day last week as she moved to France following her marriage to Jesse Chadwick.
The exit also marked Helen Worth's final scenes after 50 years on the soap – though it seems the door may be open for a comeback at some point.
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"Helen and I have had a conversation where she's said, 'There might be times in my future when I'll come back,'" MacLeod told the Daily Star. "If there's a big storyline going on with the Platt family, she might want to come in and play a role in that.
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"We certainly wanted to leave the door open so that was possible. We wanted that to still be on the cards."
He further teased: "It will be a real treat for viewers if the opportunity arises for Helen to pop in here and there. She could play a role in some big moments."
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Following the emotional departure, Helen shared a goodbye video message, telling fans: "It's been a fabulous 50 years, and I just wanted to thank all of you, some of you who may have been watching for 50 years. Is there anybody?
"And those of you who've been watching for a few years. Thank you. Thanks for coming on the journey with me. I've had a wonderful time. I've loved it all.
"All the stories, and of course, working with the wonderful Platts, which, for me, is what it's all about. And there'll be more Platt stories, and I hope you'll be watching. Lots of love and thanks from me. Bye."
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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