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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Coronation Street's Peter Ash breaks his silence on co-star's controversial exit as he reunites with the cast after his heartbreaking death
Coronation Street star Peter Ash has paid tribute to his co-star Daniel Brocklebank after it was revealed he will be leaving the soap. The pair worked closely on the ITV soap as part of Peter's emotional exit last year, when his character Paul Foreman, lost his battle with motor neurone disease. Last month, it was then revealed that Daniel, who plays Billy Mayhew will be leaving Corrie after 11 years, with his partner quick to launch a stinging attack on the soap. Speaking to MailOnline on the red carpet at Saturday's Soap Awards, Peter spoke about his close bond with Daniel. He said: 'Dan's great we are such good mates, and we really bonded in our time together on the show, and it was sad to film the last bits, and then obviously Dan is leaving now himself, it's part of the job when you're on the soap.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Viewers were left in tears when Paul lost his battle with motor neurone disease in November, after a long-running storyline that was praised by fans. Peter himself also earned praise, and alongside Soap Award nominations for Best Dramatic Performance and Best Storyline, he also won a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance in September. Reflecting on viewers' reaction to the storyline, he added: 'It was incredible, I think it was beyond anything we could have hoped or wished for, the whole repsionse to that storyline was amazing. 'I really thank the fans and everyone for taking it to heart.' The best and brightest in serial drama were in attendance for the ceremony, which will be broadcast on ITV on June 5. It was the BBC 's EastEnders that cleaned up on the night with eight awards while Hollyoaks received three, Emmerdale two and Coronation Street only one. They kicked off their wins with Best Episode which went to Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985. EastEnders also won Scene of the Year for Angie Watts' Shock Return while Navin Chowdhry won Best Villain for his role of Nish Panesar. Steve McFadden, who plays fan favourite Phil Mitchell, won the Best Dramatic Performance award while Patsy Palmer won Best Comedic Performance for her role as Bianca Jackson. Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter (Patrick & Yolande Trueman) delivered another win for EastEnders as they won Best On-Screen Partnership. Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater, won the Best Leading Performer Award and EastEnders also won the most coveted award of all: Best British Soap. Hollyoaks' three awards started with Isabelle Smith who won Best Newcomer for her role as Frankie Osborne. The Osbornes then won the Best Family award while Hollyoaks' sibling sexual abuse storyline received the Best Storyline award. Emmerdale's Amelia Flanagan won Best Young Performer for playing April Windsor while camera operator Mike Plant took home the Tony Warren Award which is given to employees working behind the scenes. Coronation Street's sole gong of the night was the Outstanding Achievement Award which went to David Neilson who has played Roy Cropper for 30 years. The British Soap Awards will air on Thursday, June 5 at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX. British Soap Awards 2025: Full List of Winners Viewer Voted Categories: Best British Soap: Coronation Street EastEnders - WINNER Emmerdale Hollyoaks Best Leading Performer: Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders) - WINNER Kellie Bright (Linda Carter, EastEnders) Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) Beth Cordingly (Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Villain of the Year: Calum Lill (Joel Deering, Coronation Street) Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders) - WINNER Ned Porteous (Joe Tate, Emmerdale) Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding, Hollyoaks) Best Comedy Performance: Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street) Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders) - WINNER Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale) Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks) Panel Voted Categories: Best Family: The Platts (Coronation Street) The Slaters (EastEnders) The Dingles (Emmerdale) The Osbornes (Hollyoaks) - WINNER Best Dramatic Performance: Peter Ash (Paul Foreman, Coronation Street) Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell, EastEnders) - WINNER Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) Best Single Episode: Mason's death (Coronation Street) Phil's psychosis: the Mitchells in 1985 (EastEnders) - WINNER April's life on the streets (Emmerdale) Hollyoaks time jump (Hollyoaks) Best On-Screen Partnership: Alison King and Vicky Myers (Carla Connor and Lisa Swain, Coronation Street) Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter (Patrick and Yolande Trueman, EastEnders) - WINNER William Ash and Beth Cordingly (Caleb and Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Nathaniel Dass and Oscar Curtis (Dillon Ray and Lucas Hay, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer: Jacob Roberts (Kit Green, Coronation Street) Laura Doddington (Nicola Mitchell, EastEnders) Shebz Miah (Kammy Hadiq, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) - WINNER Best Storyline: Paul's battle with MND (Coronation Street) Phil Mitchell: Hypermasculinity in crisis (EastEnders) Belle and Tom - Domestic Abuse (Emmerdale) Sibling sexual abuse (Hollyoaks) - WINNER Best Young Performer: Will Flanagan (Joseph Winter-Brown, Coronation Street) Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon, EastEnders) Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale) - WINNER Noah Holdsworth (Oscar Osborne, Hollyoaks) Scene of the Year: Mason's death (Coronation Street) Angie Watts' shock return (EastEnders) - WINNER Amy's deathly plunge reveals a grisly secret (Emmerdale) Mercedes confronts her mortality (Hollyoaks)
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
REAL reason for Daniel Brocklebank's departure from Coronation Street is 'revealed' - after his partner launched stinging attack on soap
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. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 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."
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Daniel Brocklebank's 'heartbroken' partner launches stinging attack on Coronation Street - insisting soap exit 'isn't his decision' and swiping that 'ITV are making a huge mistake'
Daniel Brocklebank's 'heartbroken' partner has launched a stinging attack on Coronation Street - insisting his soap exit 'isn't his decision and swiped that ' ITV are making a huge mistake'. News that the actor, 45 - who plays Billy Mayhew in the show - would be leaving Weatherfield in a 'sensational storyline' broke on Friday (23 May) morning. According to The Sun Daniel will wave goodbye to the Cobbles in 2026. Daniel's boyfriend Jordan Coulthard 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. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. '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."
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank breaks silence as it's revealed he's leaving soap as Billy after 11 years
CORONATION Street actor Daniel Brocklebank has broken his silence on leaving the ITV soap after 11 years. The Sun exclusively revealed that the actor would be written out of the show as Billy Mayhew as part of a hard-hitting storyline. 3 3 Actor Daniel has now confirmed his exit from the programme with the star telling The Sun: "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." He further went on to share a snap of his cast card to Instagram alongside the heartbreaking caption: "Bye bye Billy." Coronation Street bosses opted to write vicar Billy out of the show amid an ongoing cast exodus at the soap. However, bosses are planning to give him a big send-off with a major issue-based storyline planned for his exit. Corrie producer Kate Brooks 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." Since news of his exit broke, the actor's boyfriend Jordan Coulthard blasted the programme for making a "huge mistake" by 'axing' Daniel as he clarified it was not his partner's choice to walk away from Weatherfield. Moment Coronation Street's Billy Mayhew is saved from tragic death as Paul 'returns from the dead' in emotional scenes Posting on Instagram to his 20,000 followers he said: 'Nothing to say. 'Not his decision. Huge mistake. I can't even believe we are having this conversation. 'No words can express how heartbroken I am for him. He will be magnificent.' Daniel's on-screen appearances became clouded by his erratic and often bizarre social media posts about various different conspiracy theories. He became well-known for being vocal and opinionated online and often shared baseless claims about a slew of different topics. Fans became concerned at his posts in recent times railing at the 'mainstream media' and suggesting the Government has been controlling the weather for unexplained reasons. His verified X - formerly known as Twitter - account has now disappeared following the news of his soap departure. 3
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Daniel Brocklebank's boyfriend hits out at Coronation Street's ‘huge mistake' saying it's ‘not his decision' to leave
CORONATION Street star Daniel Brocklebank's boyfriend has hit out at the soap for its 'huge mistake' and saying it's 'not his decision to leave.' The actor - who plays vicar Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap - will 3 Daniel Brocklebank is to exit Coronation Street later this year Credit: Instagram 3 Daniel's boyfriend Jordan posted his thoughts on Instagram 3 Actor Daniel has played Billy Mayhew for 11 years on the ssoap Credit: ITV But now Posting on Instagram to his 20,000 followers he said: 'Nothing to say. 'Not his decision. Huge mistake. I can't even believe we are having this conversation. 'No words can express how heartbroken I am for him. He will be magnificent.' Read more on Coronation Street Confirming his exit, Daniel 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." Corrie producer Kate Brooks 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. Most read in Soaps "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." Moment Coronation Street's Billy Mayhew is saved from tragic death as Paul 'returns from the dead' in emotional scenes Actor Daniel joined the soap in 2014 as Sean Tully's new love interest and quickly established himself as a supportive character on the cobbles. However not long after Billy became a more standard Corrie character having affairs, being revealed as the unwitting killer of Ken Barlow's daughter Susan and then descending into heroin addiction. However recently the actor has become more known for posting bizarre conspiracy theories on social media. Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap: Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live. Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering. Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul's impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full. Simon Barlow ( The Weatherfield legend Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind. Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end. Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia. Fans became concerned at his posts in recent times railing at the 'mainstream media' and suggesting the His verified X - formerly known as Twitter - account has now disappeared.
