Coronation Street's Helen Worth admits soap is 'hard work' amid mass exits

Coronation Street's Helen Worth has admitted that working on the ITV soap is "hard work" amid a mass exodus of stars.

So far seven stars have announced that they are leaving the cobbles this year, sparking speculation as to the reason why.

Appearing on Good Morning Britain today, the Gail Platt actress was speaking about her latest conservation project to rehome a black rhino.

But she also opened up about being on the soap for 45 years.

"It's ridiculous," she joked. "I'm still there!"

Helen Worth has admitted that working on the ITV soap is 'hard work' (ITV)

So far seven stars have announced that they are leaving the cobbles (ITV)

Host Kate Garraway questioned her on the atmosphere on set and Helen insisted that it was a "fabulous place to work".

"I work with an amazing family," she said.

But Helen added that working on six episodes a week meant that it was "hard work" but that the "camaraderie is fantastic".

So far seven stars have quit the ITV soap this year.

Lucy Fallon, Katie McGlynn, Faye Brookes, Tristan Gemmill, Gina Seddon, Kym Marsh and Bhavna Limbachia have all announced that they are leaving the cobbles.

Bhavna's character Rana has already left the cobbles after being killed off in heartbreaking scenes.

The nurse, played by Bhavna since 2016, died on her wedding day to Kate Connor.

Viewers were left in tears as Bhavna perished in Kate's arms in the factory collapse.

*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV