Coronation Street 'to kill off' Billy Mayhew in shocking scenes as Daniel Brocklebank exits soap
A Coronation Street icon is set to be killed off, according to reports. After 11 years on the Weatherfield cobbles, time is said to be up on Daniel Brocklebank's Billy Mayhew.
And in true Corrie fashion, it's said bosses are planning an explosive exit for the long-running star. The actor behind the man of the cloth was told earlier in the year that his character was to be written out of proceedings on the ITV soap.
It has now been claimed the archdeacon will be killed off in one of the biggest storylines of the festive period. According to sources, bosses don't have any plans for Daniel's character to return.
"There aren't any plans to bring him back onto the soap so it makes sense make his exit the most impactful and explosive it can be," a source told the Sun.
"It's likely Billy will be a focus point of the Christmas / New Year storylines, with fans expected to be at the edge of their seats in the run-up.'
With little else known on his exit, fans will eagerly await any big storyline. Daniel, meanwhile previously admitted he was "sad" to be leaving the soap. He recently 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 looked forward to going into work. 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."
The actor's partner, Jordan Coulthard later admitted the decision to leave the Corrie cobbles wasn't one that was led by Daniel. He also branded his axing as a "huge mistake" by bosses.
According to MailOnline, he wrote on his Instagram Story: 'Nothing to say. Not his decision. Huge mistake. I can't believe we are having this conversation. No words can express how heartbroken I am for him.'
Producer Kate Brooks previously paid tribute to Daniel and his work on the show in a gushing tribute to the star. She said: "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.
"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."
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