Coronation Street legend Sean Wilson flogging autographed merch for £20 a pop months after soap comeback was axed

FORMER Coronation Street star Sean Wilson is flogging autographed merchandise after his soap comeback was ditched.

The TV legend is selling signed copies of his latest cookbook for £20 - just in time for Valentine's Day.

Sean, best known for playing Martin Platt on the ITV staple, took to his official Facebook page to pitch to fans.

"If you're looking for a cool pressie at Valentines girls... ordered and delivered," he wrote, adding "#simples."

After leaving the cobbles, the 59-year-old threw himself into another passion - artisan cheesemaking.

According to this website, the self-taught chef, with a passion for French cooking, has cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants.

He launched The Saddleworth Cheese Company with his ex-partner Susie Fenwick and has won multiple awards for his strong and sharp flavours.

One of the cookbooks Sean shared on Facebook was 'Cheddar Gorged' - full of mouth-watering recipes with cheese at the heart of each one.

"Valentines heaven for the cheese lover in your life… signed and dedicated to him/her. Delivered in time. £20 plus post,” he wrote in the caption.

Fans rushed to praise Sean's tenacity, with one writing: "Looks cheesy to me! Good luck Sean."

"Great read, more than just recipes," a second added.

Combining his love of music and cooking, Sean also published 'Jazz Food' in 2023.

His publishers also shared snaps of the recipe book, with the caption: "Bring the magic to your loved ones.. Jazz Food by Sean Wilson is the perfect gift . If you love MUSIC, FOOD, ART & JAZZ…Get your signed copy."

Back in 2013 Sean also brought out The Great Northern Cookbook and a series of the same name on Channel 5.

Sean was due to return to Weatherfield after 19 years for a Christmas storyline with Gail Platt.

But he was dramatically axed pending a police inquiry into an alleged indecent assault from 1997.

He'd filmed more than two weeks worth of scenes when bosses collared him and told him he wouldn't be returning to screens.

Police cleared Sean in November 2024 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.