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Coronation Street fans work out real reason David Platt calls mum Gail by first name


Coronation Street fans think they have finally worked out why David Platt has always called his mum Gail by her first name - after she left the cobbles for France

On Christmas Day, Coronation Street lovers got teary-eyed as Gail married Jesse Chadwick (John Thompson), marking her seventh walk down the aisle. In the build-up to her grand exit, sentimental scenes unfolded with Gail spending precious moments with her children Nick (Ben Price), Sarah (Tina O'Brien), David, and her mum Audrey (Sue Nicholls). Corrie enthusiasts who've been scratching their heads over why David calls his mum Gail by her first name might have finally pieced the puzzle together, all thanks to a bit of detective work on social media.

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