After watching the latest episode of Coronation Street fans were distracted by Gail Platt's new look.

The long-standing character left fans in agreement after spotting a change, the Liverpool Echo reports.

In an unusual move, the ITV soap aired an hour-long episode on Tuesday night.

The extra episode was to make up for its cancellation on Friday (April 9) after ITV suspended its usual programming following the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Last night, Leanne made the decision that she and Simon would leave The Cobbles.

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Gail was upset after discovering Nick has left the cobbles

After admitting her plan to Nick, Leanne told him to move on with his life and look after his son Sam.

But just before Leanne and Simon left for the train, Nick declared his love and said he wanted to join them.

Tonight, Gail was upset to learn that Nick had left Weatherfield with Leanne and Simon without saying goodbye.

While Sarah and Adam tried to calm her down, Gail said she would never forgive Leanne for allowing Nick to leave.

But obviously the Platt matriarch was upset and it was up to daughter Sarah and her husband Adam to reason with her.

However, despite the drama, viewers couldn't help but comment on Gail's ever growing locks.

Taking to Twitter, viewers agreed Gail's longer hairstyle added to her youthful appearance.

Gail Platt
Gail Platt is known for her short bob but was seen with long locks last night

Tavern said: "Vintage Gail is back!"

Normski tweeted: "Gail looks younger again with long hair!"

Teena said: "Gail’s hair has grown loads..."

And Olly wrote: "Gail Platt gets a lot of jibes about her looks on social media, well say what you like but she has barely aged."