Corrie’s Sean Wilson returns to ‘normal job’ after breaking down in tears over grope allegation that ruined comeback
CORONATION Street's Sean Wilson has returned to his 'normal job' after breaking down in tears over the grope allegation that ruined his soap comeback.
The actor played Martin Platt in the ITV soap between 1985 and 2005.
Back in July The Sun exclusively revealed that Sean was returning to the cobbles after 19 years for a Christmas storyline with departing Gail (Helen Worth).
But his huge soap comeback was destroyed earlier this year by an unfounded historical sex claim - and last month the police said there would be no further action.
During his time away from the Cobbles he perused his passion of the art of cheese making - and has won gongs at the British Cheese Awards and has even become a lecturer in cheese.
The soap star took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share some Christmas cheese recommendations for fans.
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Sharing a selfie holding some cheddar while in a supermarket, Sean said: "@sainsburys @Tesco Both take the best British Cheddar in Wyke Farms Vintage.
"Completely sustainable and more awards for taste than any other cheddar.
"These will be my cheddar choice for my awesome Xmas cheese board.
"Let me know how you get on with it.. S xx."
Sean set up a cheese-making business called Saddleworth Cheese Company with ex Susie Fenwick.
Back in 2013 Sean also brought out The Great Northern Cookbook and a series of the same name on Channel 5.
This year he was due to put that aside to focus on his Corrie comeback.
But he was dramatically axed pending a police inquiry into an alleged indecent assault from 1997.
Last month police cleared Sean and said there would be no further action over the claim, made by a woman with links to the soap.
Speaking for the first time about his ordeal, Sean told The Sun on Sunday: “My reputation was ruined in just eight minutes — my whole world blown apart.
“I had no idea who had made this complaint or anything about it but I lost my job. It’s been hell.
"I’ve been low all the way through.”
Sean, who left in 2005, insists his behaviour on and off set was always exemplary.
Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits
Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap:
Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany.
The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life.
Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes.
After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live.
Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering.
Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America.
Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul’s impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full.
Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles.
The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.
Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy.
Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child.
It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind.
Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end.
Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia.