Coronation Street legend Helen Worth had a touching response when a soap star came out as gay to her.The actress, famed for playing Gail Platt, had a supportive answer when her colleague confided in her.
Award-winning TV and soap writer Daran Little, who has worked on numerous episodes of Coronation Street, shared details of the sweet moment on social media following the news that Helen has quit her role on the ITV soap.The actress has played Gail for 50 years but will be exiting towards the end of 2024.
Daran shared a photograph of him and Helen together on X, as he recalled speaking to her about his sexuality. He described Helen as "wonderful" in the sweet message. "Want to know how wonderful Helen Worth is?
She was the first person I came out to, sitting in tears in her dressing room. She held me tight and said 'your adventures are just beginning'.