Former Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has debuted a new look ahead of announcing his next role.
Brocklebank bowed out of the ITV soap in January after 11 years when his character Billy Mayhew was killed off in the explosive Corriedale crossover episode.
During his time on the soap as the beloved vicar, Brocklebank was instantly recognisable for sporting a grey beard.
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After leaving the soap, the actor decided to undergo a transformation and recently revealed that he had shaved off his beard.
Taking to Instagram recently, Brocklebank shared a selfie, giving fans a glimpse at his new clean-shaven look.
He captioned the post: “First time clean shaven in over 10 years ready to start the next job. Yay or nay?? I can’t decide….”
Brocklebank’s former Corrie co-stars took to the comment section to share their thoughts on his makeover, with George Shuttleworth actor Tony Maudsley writing: “It’s a YAY from me!! You’re like Benjamin Button, dear!!”
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Abi Webster actor Sally Carman-Duttine wrote: “Yay baby, yay!” While Debbie Webster star Sue Devaney said: “You look n n n n nineteen! Yes yes yes! Sexy beast!”
A few days later, Brocklebank confirmed that he was preparing for a new role in the stage thriller Double Double, which is running at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester from 28 April to 30 May.
He shared a selfie outside the theatre, which he captioned: “First day on a new job is always exciting. Double Double is running @thebarntheatrecirencester 28th April until 30th May. Best of all I get to reunite with the lovely @faye_brookes for this adventure!”
Billy’s tragic exit saw him trapped in a minibus crash after Debbie Webster’s wedding, with the villainous Theo leaving him to die.
Sharing a statement after his character’s funeral, Brocklebank wrote on Instagram: “Well, that’s it. Final goodbye to Billy and my 11 years of being part of that special @coronationstreet family.
“Loved the writing! ‘Dapper Dan’, ‘Greatest Showman’ some lovely nods. You say goodbye, I say hello to so many new adventures. With huge love @coronationstreet over and out.”
Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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