{"id":344047,"date":"2026-03-17T16:17:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/344047\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:17:09","slug":"coronation-streets-daniel-brocklebank-shares-new-look-after-ten-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/344047\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street’s Daniel Brocklebank shares new look after ten years"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Coronation Street<\/a> star Daniel Brocklebank has debuted a new look ahead of announcing his next role.<\/p>\n

Brocklebank bowed out of the ITV soap in January after 11 years when his character Billy Mayhew was killed off<\/a> in the explosive Corriedale<\/a> crossover episode.<\/p>\n

During his time on the soap as the beloved vicar, Brocklebank was instantly recognisable for sporting a grey beard. <\/p>\n

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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. <\/p>\n

Taking to Instagram<\/a> recently, Brocklebank shared a selfie, giving fans a glimpse at his new clean-shaven look. <\/p>\n

He captioned the post: “First time clean shaven in over 10 years ready to start the next job. Yay or nay?? I can\u2019t decide\u2026.”<\/p>\n

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!!”<\/p>\n

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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!”<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

He shared<\/a> 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!”<\/p>\n

Billy\u2019s tragic exit saw him trapped in a minibus crash after Debbie Webster\u2019s wedding, with the villainous Theo leaving him to die.<\/p>\n

Sharing a statement after his character’s funeral, Brocklebank wrote on Instagram<\/a>: “Well, that’s it. Final goodbye to Billy and my 11 years of being part of that special @coronationstreet family.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more Coronation Street spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n

For exclusive soap star interviews, gossip, spoilers and theories every week, don’t miss the Soap Scoop podcast<\/a> from Inside Soap magazine. The latest episode<\/a> delves into next week\u2019s soap spoilers for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale – and also includes a deep dive into what Weatherfield newcomer Jodie Ramsey is really up to!<\/p>\n