Coronation Street is said to be in crisis after news that Sean Wilson has been axed before his big return to the cobbled streets.

It comes as reports from The Sun share that Wilson, who was set to revive his role as Martin Platt was called for a meeting at the ITV offices and following the meeting never returned to the set of Corrie.

Wilson was previously announced to return as part of Gail Platt’s exit storyline and currently, bosses at the soap have declined to share why the actor will not be back.

Sean Wilson axed from Coronation Street before his return

Speaking to The Sun, Corrie's bosses said Wilson “stepped down for personal reasons” and did not add any further comments on whether he will be replaced.

Despite filming scenes with Gail actress Helen Worth, none of Wilson’s scenes are expected to air and Gail’s exit storyline is being re-written.

A source told The Sun: “It has come as a complete and utter shock to everyone - and his ¬sudden exit has rocked everyone involved with Corrie.

“Sean was loving his time on the show, and he was very popular on set.

"He had filmed scenes with loads of the cast, but then suddenly he was summoned to head office, and later it filtered out he wouldn’t be returning or his scenes airing, but no explanation offered.

“Clearly it’s a major blow for bosses who must now find a new magical and happy ending for Helen - but they are confident they’ll pull it out of the bag, and give viewers something wonderful.”

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Wilson first appeared on the cobble streets of Corrie as Martin back in 1985 and soon began a relationship with Gail before leaving the show in 2005.

On leaving the ITV soap, Wilson trained as a chef and now runs the award-winning Saddleworth Cheese Company.

In 2018 he briefly returned to Corrie to say goodbye to his family and leave to start a new life in New Zealand.