HOTTEST NEWS TODAY!!! Coronation Street star confirms teary final scenes with co-star as he exits after 12 years
Coronation Street’s Daniel Brocklebank has confirmed he has filmed his final scenes at the ITV soap.
Daniel has portrayed local vicar Billy Mayhew for the past 12 years. The character has been through an awful lot while living on the cobbles, but his chapter in Weatherfield is soon going to come to an end.
Discussing his departure, Daniel previously said: ‘I have been working on Corrie for a quarter of my life. I have adored every minute I have been in that building and have never not look forward to going into work.
He added: ‘I love everyone who works on this show and whilst I am sad to be going, I am equally excited to see what the future holds.’
Producer of the show Kate Brooks noted: ‘Billy will be involved in a major storyline over the coming months, which will see him tested in ways he never imagined, as friendships and his faith are pushed to the limit.
Billy is reportedly being killed off (Picture: ITV)
‘We’re incredibly sad to bid farewell to Dan, who has been fantastic in some of Corrie’s biggest storylines over the past few years, most notably Paul’s MND. An actor of immeasurable talent and skill, and an absolute treasure behind the scenes – he will be missed by all of us on the cobbles.’
With rumours circulating that Billy is going to be killed off, it appears we won’t have too long to wait until we discover his fate, as Daniel has now filmed his final scenes.
Confirming the end of his time on the cobbles, Daniel shared a tearful picture of him and his co-star Harriet Bibby, who plays Billy’s adoptive daughter Summer Spellman.
He wrote alongside: ‘My final day today working with this beautiful human. I’ve loved playing her tv dad. What an honour it has been. An incredible woman. I shall miss her terribly. Thank goodness I’ll get to see her in real life for dinners, walks & cuddles.’
Plenty of Daniel’s Corrie co-stars took to the comments section to share kind messages to him as well. Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw, said: ‘Love you both the most’, while Bernie Winter star Jane Hazlegrove movingly wrote: ‘Our Billy and little Summer! Thank you Dan for being THE kindest !! You know! What a ride eh darling! Thank you for everything!’.
Harriet Bibby penned: ‘What an adventure we’ve had! I love you loads.’
An ongoing theory regarding Billy’s final story in the ITV soap involves Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), Todd’s abusive boyfriend.
Billy is staying away from Todd and Theo at the moment, but just how long will that last?
Could Theo decide that ‘keeping distance’ isn’t enough and seek a more permanent solution to his Billy problem? Will he murder Billy in a jealous state of rage? Or will he see to a less permanent end to his perceived rival?
Whatever happens, it’s painfully obvious that Billy is in major danger with Theo as an enemy.