A HOST of Coronation Street stars were seen donning all-black as they arrived on-set following their co-star Daniel Brocklebank’s gripping exit storyline.
Back in July, we revealed the actor, who plays much-loved vicar Billy Mayhew, would meet his maker in “explosive” scenes – with no way back for his return.
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A host of Coronation Street stars were seen wearing all-black as they arrived on set to film scenes for Billy Mayhew’s funeralCredit: MCPIX
Daniel Brocklebank’s character will be killed off in ‘explosive’ scenes to air later this yearCredit: ITV
Cath Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price, looked glam in sunglassesCredit: MCPIX
Jenny McAlpine, who plays Fiz Brown, was seen on the brew runCredit: MCPIX
He had been a familiar face on the Coronation Street cobbles for the past 11 years, and at the heart of many key storylines.
Yet in a shock move, which comes amid a host of cast exits and a cash crisis at the soap, he was told he was being written out of the soap earlier this year at the end of his current contract.
ITV cast members including Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price, and Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz Brown, were seen flashing a smile as they arrived for filming in the aftermath.
They were clad in red ITV Studios puffer jackets to keep warm as they headed outdoors.
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Jimmi Harkishin, who plays Dev Alahan, was seen giggling as his on-screen daughter Asha, played by Tanisha Gorey, clung onto his arm.
She braved the Manchester chill with a pair of beige ear muffs while Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, crossed her arms over her body in an attempt to keep warm.
Jane Hazelgrove who plays Bernie Winter, arrived clad with tote shopping bags while Jodie Prenger, who takes on the role of Glenda Shuttleworth, still had her rollers in.
Later in the morning, Jennie was seen picking up take-out coffee while James Cartwright, who plays Theo Silverton, burst into a fit of laughter.
Despite their cheeriness, they were headed away from the traditional Corrie set to film scenes for Billy’s funeral.
SOAP EXIT
A source previously told The Sun of Billy’s exit plot.
They said: “Corrie bosses are busy plotting how to kill off Billy, having decided to axe Daniel earlier this year.
“There aren’t any plans to bring him back onto the soap so it makes sense make his exit the most impactful and explosive it can be.
“It’s likely Billy will be a focus point of the Christmas/New Year storylines, with fans expected to be at the edge of their seats in the run-up.”
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.
A Coronation Street spokeswoman said they do not comment on storyline speculation.
Confirming his exit, Daniel previously 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.”
He said he was sad to go but excited about the future.
SHOW SPOILER
His words came shortly before a show spoiler was leaked connected to his character’s exit.
An extra who plays a medic in the ITV soap took to TikTok to share behind-the-scenes video whilst filming on the iconic cobbled streets.
The now deleted post showed the set including a quick shot of a memorial tribute covered in flowers and cards.
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Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the mistake, noting that it could mark the death of clergyman Billy Mayhew as they were placed outside the door of his flat.
Fans took to social media to share their reactions on the revelation and one user said: “This is probably Billy’s demise.”
Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Bernie, rocked up to the outdoor set armed with tote bagsCredit: Zenpix
Sally Dynevor tried to stay snug in her ITV studios coatCredit: Zenpix
Jodie Prenger still had rollers in her hair as she rocked upCredit: MCPIX
We told how the exit storyline would leave ‘no way back’ for the characterCredit: ITV
