Coronation Street icon Gail Platt's 50-year romantic timeline from murderer to burglar

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WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Coronation Street.

Coronation Street's Gail Platt has found herself smitten with a familiar face, but just how many times has this iconic cobbles resident walked down the aisle?

Jesse Chadwick (portrayed by John Thomson) made an unexpected return to the ITV soap last month when it was revealed that he had a romantic dalliance with none other than Gail Platt (Helen Worth) during her sojourn in Thailand.

Since his return, Gail and Jesse have chosen to give their relationship a real shot and after experiencing a heart attack, she decided to take things up a notch and proposed to him, a proposition he joyfully accepted.

With another Platt wedding looming, fans are eager to know exactly how many times Gail has exchanged vows.

How many times has Gail Platt been married in Coronation Street?

Gail, a resident of Coronation Street for half a century, has astonishingly been married six times, even saying 'I do' to one of her grooms on more than one occasion.

Here's a summary of all of Gail's marriages and the fate of her former spouses.

How many times has Gail Platt been married in Coronation Street? (Image: ITV)

Coronation Street: Gail Platt's first husband was Brian Tilsley. (Image: ITV)

Coronation Street's Gail Platt and her second husband Martin Platt. (Image: ITV) Brian Tilsley

Gail's first husband was Brian Tilsley (Christopher Quinten), father to Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Sarah Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien), to whom she was wed from 1979 to 1988.

Over the years, they frequently quarrelled over finances and when their relationship turned sour, Gail embarked on an affair with Ian Latimer (Michael Loney), leading to their divorce.

Gail and Brian tied the knot for a second time following Sarah's birth, but in 1989, he tragically lost his life after being fatally stabbed outside a nightclub.

Martin Platt

Her second husband was Martin Platt (Sean Wilson), who despite being a decade younger, became her love interest and they wedded in 1990.

For a decade, they lived together at No. 8 with their children Nick, Sarah and his biological son David Platt (Jack P Shepherd).

However, their marriage ended in 2000 when Martin had an affair with Rebecca Hopkins (Jill Halfpenny).

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Coronation Street icon Gail Platt's third husband murderer Richard Hillman. (Image: ITV)

Coronation Street star Gail Platt and her fourth husband Joe McIntyre. (Image: ITV)

Coronation Street's Gail Platt with her fifth husband Michael Rodwell. (Image: ITV) Richard Hillman

Arguably the most unforgettable of Gail's husbands was her third spouse, Richard Hillman (Brian Capron).

They exchanged vows in 2002 but within a year, Richard confessed to killing his ex-wife and their neighbour Maxine Peacock (Tracy Shaw).

In a shocking turn of events, Richard attempted to drown himself, Gail and the children by driving into a canal, but he was the only one who didn't survive.

Joe McIntyre

In 2010, Gail married kitchen fitter Joe McIntyre (Reece Dinsdale), father of Tina McIntyre, portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan.

Regrettably, he was plagued with debt and tried to stage his own death, leading to Gail's arrest for murder.

Eventually, she was acquitted after it was revealed that Joe was alive, but he later took his own life.

Michael Rodwell

In 2015, Gail seemed to find her fairy-tale ending with Michael Rodwell (Les Dennis), but this too ended in catastrophe.

Their marriage had only lasted a year before he tragically succumbed to a heart attack, a result of the actions of serial killer Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre).

With Gail now preparing to walk down the aisle once more, could it truly be that the seventh time's the charm?

Coronation Street is available to watch on ITV and ITVX.