Sean Wilson, who appeared on Coronation Street for 21 years, says he was supported by Helen Worth and Sally Dynevor when an unfounded claim was made against him

SEAN Wilson fought back tears after being cleared of an unfounded historical sex claim which destroyed his Coronation Street comeback. Sean, 59, was dramatically axed from the ITV soap in the

The actor had filmed scenes with his former on-screen wife Gail (Helen Worth), but it is understood these will now not be used

Sean Wilson was due to reprise his role as Martin Platt for a major storyline which would have incorporated the exit of Helen Worth's Gail - only for 'unfounded claims' against him to ruin everything

CORONATION Street star Sean Wilson has opened up about his financial hardship defending himself over a historic sex claim. The actor, known to millions as Gail’s ex husband Martin Platt, has told

Sean Wilson has revealed that he was axed from 'Coronation Street' after an unfounded claim of indecent assault was made against him.

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).