REAL reason for Daniel Brocklebank's departure from Coronation Street is 'revealed' - after his partner launched stinging attack on soap

Daily Mail​

24-05-2025

Daniel Brocklebank's departure from Coronation Street reportedly came after the star's history of posting conspiracy theories.
News that the actor, 45 - who plays Billy Mayhew in the show - would be leaving Weatherfield in a 'sensational storyline' broke on Friday morning.
The actor's 'heartbroken' partner Jordan Coulthard was quick to launch a stinging attack on Coronation Street - insisting his soap exit 'isn't his decision and swiped that ' ITV are making a huge mistake'.
But according to The Sun, the real reason Daniel is being written out of the show after 11 years is linked to him posting a string of conspiracy theories.
Online comments reportedly made by the star in recent years are said to have included his belief that the government tamper with voting and that he thinks planes are spraying chemicals over the country. He has also reportedly liked and reposted anti-vax messaging.
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The Sun reported that Daniel would be waving goodbye to the Cobbles in 2026.
Daniel's boyfriend Jordan took to his Instagram story to share his thoughts on the decision - and he certainly didn't hold back.
Jordan said on social media: '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.
'He will be magnificent.'
In another picture of Daniel posing as his alter-ego, he added: 'Utter madness.'
Daniel also took to Instagram after the news broke, sharing a snap of him as the vicar with the caption: 'Bye bye Billy,' and a red love heart.
MailOnline contacted Coronation Street for comment.
Meanwhile an insider revealed: 'Dan will be involved in a major storyline which will see Billy exit the cobbles in 2026. Details are being kept under wraps at this stage.'
Dan Brocklebank said of his departure: '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.'
Producer Kate Brooks added: '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.'
Daniel shot to fame in the 90s and has landed a number of TV roles over the years.
He took on the role of Billy Mayhew in 2014.
But he has been in various other TV shows before that, including Casualty, Doctors, Emmerdale, The Bill Holby City and Waterloo Road.
After taking on the role of Billy, Daniel appeared as Carl Saunders in WPC 56, Lord Chancellor in Admiral and Brian Grey in Midsomer Murders.
Daniel also played Jules in Soft Lad, Delin in Native and James Anderson in The Confessions of Dorian Gray.
It comes after Colson Smith's last scenes as Craig Tinker on Coronation aired earlier this week.
The actor, 26 - who is best known for playing PC Tinker in the soap - appeared on ITV's This Morning to talk about his departure from the beloved programme.
Recalling the moment he was told that he no longer had a job on Coronation Street, Colson said: 'I've been in that building since I was 12. I know how it works. It's like any work place, you pick up on vibes, you pick up on things..
'I knew, I had a meeting at 7pm one night after work.
'I was in the Rovers all day, I was sat there kind of not saying anything, but my brain was like "I know what's coming tonight!".
'I told Jack and Ben, my two best mates at work, tonight's the night, I'm getting binned, that's what we call it.
'I was like tonight's the night, will you be there for me.
'They were there and I went up to boss, she looked at me and went "This isn't going to be an easy conversation."