It’s going to be an emotional Christmas for the residents of Coronation Street, as seen in my new spoiler pictures, as Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth) leaves Weatherfield after 50 years.

It’s set to be an emotional affair for all concerned, and in true Platt fashion it doesn’t go without a hitch – not only does her mum Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) deal a troubling ultimatum, but husband-to-be Jesse Chadwick’s (John Thomson) lies begin to unravel before the big day.

Perhaps a visit from her killer late husband Richard Hillman (Brian Capron) will help?

There’s drama for David (Jack P. Shepherd) as continues to suspect that his wife Shona (Julia Goulding) is having an affair with Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson).

Will he be ok?

Elsewhere, Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) find themselves in hot water with the law when Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) exacts her revenge plan.

As we’ve seen, she’s been squirrelling money away from the Bistro into a fake account set up under Toyah’s name.

Outside, Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) gets down on one knee and proposes to girlfriend Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon).

Given he’s harbouring feelings for his ex Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan), something tells us that this will end in tears!

As the celebrations continue, Ken Barlow (William Roache) and Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) exchange gifts on Boxing Day.

How long will it be before he realises she’s drugging him to secure the future of her carers job?