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.
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.”
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.
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.