Corrie star 'can't speak' about co-star's exit as 'gutted' cast break silence

DANIEL BROCKLEBANK RECENTLY CONFIRMED HIS UPCOMING EXIT FROM THE ITV SOAP AFTER 10 YEARS IN THE ROLE OF BILLY MAYHEW 12:50, 03 Jun 2025 Daniel Brocklebank's co-stars have admitted

they're 'gutted' after it was confirmed he'd be leaving Coronation Street. The actor joined the ITV soap in 2014 to take on the role of reformed vicar Billy Mayhew. In

that time, he has seen his fair share of drama on the cobbles - particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. But after various ups and downs in the romance department, he eventually

fell in love and settled down with Paul Foreman, before his heartbreaking Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis and eventual death. However, it appears the heartbreaking news won't end

there for Billy, however, as his exit has been confirmed for next year. In a statement shared with The Mirror, Dan confirmed: "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." Article continues below After Dan shared his own reaction to the news recently, two of his co-stars spoke to The Mirror about the

"sad" decision. Speaking at the British Soap Awards 2025, Summer Spellman actress Harriet Bibby was visibly emotional when discussing the news. Confessing she was struggling to

talk about it, she revealed she was "gutted" to lose another close friend from the show. She said: "I can't even talk about it yet because I am so gutted that I am gonna

not have my friend at work. But to be perfectly honest I think I am such a blabbermouth that they've not trusted me with any information yet. "It's a while away thankfully. Me

as Harriet is guessing we will see more of a relationship build between Summer and Todd cos he will be the only parental of her's left now." Harriet went on to say she will remain

in touch with Dan once he leaves the soap. She added: "In our personal lives we are so close. I absolutely love Dan, and no matter what happens work wise, I know he will always be in

my life which is really lovely. "You become knitted together. I don't think that will change." Article continues below Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw, also shared his

sadness after learning his friend would be leaving the show for good. He said: "When I first found out I was so sad. I know very little about his exit but I love working with Dan again.

That relationship straight away, I felt respected as a recast Todd. To have that integrated character and take over, it's easy with me and Dan."