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The Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Sun
Real reason Corrie star left the soap after 11 years as actor's partner slams bosses ‘huge mistake'
CORONATION Street star Daniel Brocklebank has left the soap after making a string of online conspiracy posts. The 45-year-old actor, who has played gay vicar Bill Mayhew for 11 years, will be written out next year, ITV execs have decided. 1 He said he was sad to go but excited about the future. But his partner, Jordan Coulthard, wrote on social media: 'Not his decision. Huge mistake. "I can't even believe we are having this conversation. No words can describe how heartbroken I am for him.' Over the past four years the actor has posted claims that the government were tampering with the voting process. He also said planes were spraying chemical over the country while he has liked and reposted anti-vax messages. Earlier this year he wrote: 'We have been lied to so much. Governments. Pharma. Kings. Queens.' 'MSM', an abbreviation of mainstream media, were also blamed. 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.' Daniel was at the centre of one of the soap's biggest recent storylines, when Bill's husband Paul, played by Peter Ash, was seen deteriorating and passing away last year from motor neurone disease. 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.'
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 Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The 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 leave the show next year with The Sun exclusively revealing his exit will involve a major issues-based storyline. 3 3 But now Daniel's long-term boyfriend, police officer and musician Jordan Coulthard has hit out at the soap. 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.' 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. "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) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany. 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) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes. 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) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America. 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 (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles. The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend. Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child. 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 Government has been controlling the weather for unexplained reasons. His verified X - formerly known as Twitter - account has now disappeared.
The Sun
21-05-2025
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- The Sun
Coronation Street's Colson Smith reveals he issued bosses huge demand after finding out he'd been axed
Coronation Street star Colson Smith has ruled out ever returning to the soap as a ghost or in a flashback. The actor has played Craig Tinker for the last 14 years but tonight's episode marked his final appearance after the police officer died after being brutally attacked by villain Mick. 3 3 3 Now speaking for the first time after his final appearance, Colson insisted that he wouldn't be making a post-death appearance like so many of his other colleagues. 'Yeah, I did say I won't be coming back as a ghost,' he said. 'I was like, the day I leave will be the day that I leave.' He added: 'It feels like it's done. It feels like it's finished, like I've got everything that I've got from Coronation Street and that's it now. 'So it felt very much like a thank you, goodbye, goodnight type thing, because I know there's no return for Craig and Colson in the future. 'I have spoke to people who have left and not been killed and I just feel like, for me, it was 100% the right way to kind of know that I'm not coming back.' And speaking about the moment he found out Craig was being killed off, Colson said he was relieved. 'Weirdly, so when I was in the chat with Kate [Brooks, producer], I'd already braced myself for like what was about to happen,' he said. 'I have been in that building since I was 12 years old, so I know exactly how it works. 'So I knew that my time was up sort of thing, and I knew that Craig had backed himself into a corner that was going to be really hard to get out of, so I fully expected the chat to go that way. Coronation Street favourite left for dead in brutal attack after actor is axed from soap 'In the conversation with Kate, there had been about 20 minutes of Kate kind of talking to me, but we hadn't touched on when or how, or who or what. 'So I kind of stopped Kate and said, 'Look, I have two questions, and one is when, and two is, do I get killed?' 'And she kind of like, stopped and stumbled a little bit. And I said, if it makes it easier for you, the right answer for me is yes. Like for me to go, I would want to leave. 'I would want to die, I would want the door to be shut, so then I can kind of know in my head that Corrie has been this, Corrie has done that, and it is now done, and Craig's journey is over. Most devastating soap deaths SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust. Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years. EASTENDERS Barry Evans - Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying. Her plan to inherit Barry's fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files. Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was 'fake'. Bradley Branning - Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater's rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died. He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape. Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death. CORONATION STREET Tina McIntyre - Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow - despite him being married to Carla Connor. When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla's brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her. Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony - then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her. In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe. Molly Dobbs - Molly was one of the victims in Corrie's 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold). Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death. This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth. As fate would have it, Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly's side in her final moments. Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack's father, before dying of her injuries. Vera Duckworth - Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character. Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap's most beloved couples. Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair. Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey's exit as Jack. Paul Foreman - Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease. Introduced in 2018 as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance - and marriage - with vicar Billy Mayhew. The MND storyline was announced in 2023 - with the expectation it would result in the character's death. EMMERDALE Sarah Sugden - After the family got into financial problems, Sarah's son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn. He didn't realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze. Nine villagers - The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale. Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash. Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died. HOLLYOAKS Carmel McQueen - The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family's car. Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble - but got stuck in it herself. Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel. 'So in a really weird way, it was the right thing for me to be killed. I didn't want that we might have you back, knowing that it would be very unlikely, and knowing that it would feel a bit like unfinished business and an unfinished job. 'I think Craig dying, and Craig dying in the line of duty as a copper, that kind of hero's death was by far the most perfect story for the exit.'
