Coronation Street star of 11 years confirms ITV show exit

Daniel Brocklebank will leave Coronation Street after 11 years <i>(Image: Jeff Moore/PA)</i>
Daniel Brocklebank will leave Coronation Street after 11 years (Image: Jeff Moore/PA)
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A Coronation Street legend, who has been on the ITV show for 11 years, has confirmed that he will be exiting the programme.

Vicar Billy Mayhew actor Daniel Brocklebank will leave the show in sensational scenes, with it being reported that this was made as a story-based decision.

Coronation Street star confirms exit from ITV show after 11 years

Confirming his exit from the ITV programme, the Coronation Street actor told 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."

Daniel joined the soap all the way back in 2014 as Sean Tully's love interest before becoming a permanent fixture in Weatherfield.

Controversial scenes saw his character take drugs while in church, something the actor admitted that even his own mother couldn't bear to watch.

He said: "Of course, there are some people have been horrified by it, no less than my mother.


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"She was disgusted by the whole thing, but I think it’s an important story to tell."

He added: "That people functioning, well-adjusted, moralistic people can also fall to the darker elements that the world can offer."

Beyond Corrie, Daniel Brocklebank has also starred in a number of other shows like Emmerdale, EastEnders, Waterloo Road and Midsomer Murders.

Coronation Street is available to watch on ITV, STV, ITVX and STV Player.

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