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\n\t\tTragedy is waiting for Billy Mayhew (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
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Another New Year on the Cobbles begins with tragedy as Billy Mayhew<\/a> (Daniel Brocklebank<\/a>) is set to leave Coronation Street in a coffin\u2026<\/p>\n The beloved vicar\u2019s exit was announced earlier this year, sparking rumours that the classic character would be killed off, which were later confirmed by photos of cast members filming a funeral. <\/p>\n The show\u2019s Producer Kate Brooks<\/a>\u00a0hinted at the nature of Reverend Mayhew\u2019s departure: \u2018Billy 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.\u2019<\/p>\n Fans have long speculated that Billy will meet his untimely death at the hands of Todd Grimshaw<\/a>\u2019s (Gareth Pierce<\/a>) abusive boyfriend Theo (James Cartwright<\/a>) as part of Coronation Street\u2019s devastating domestic violence story. <\/p>\n To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web \t\t The surly scaffolder has never seen eye-to-eye with Billy due to his romantic history with Todd, and has always viewed the good reverend as a threat to their relationship. <\/p>\n So far, Theo has managed to keep his toxic behaviour towards Todd a secret from his friends and family, including Billy. <\/a>However, that\u2019s all about to change\u2026<\/p>\n In upcoming scenes, Billy will see Theo\u2019s mask slip at George (Tony Maudsley<\/a>) and Glenda\u2019s (Jodie Prenger) joint party in the Bistro when Nick (Ben Price<\/a>) invites Todd out on a run some time. This prompts Sarah to cheekily let slip that Nick was Todd\u2019s first ever crush, causing Theo to glare at them. <\/p>\n \t\t When Christina (Amy Robbins) discovers that Glenda forgot to order a cake, Theo quickly volunteers to fetch another one and practically drags Todd out of the door\u2026 as Billy watches on with concern.<\/p>\n With Todd preying on his mind, Billy quizzes Alya (Sair Khan) about the domestic abuse Yasmeen suffered at the hands of Geoff and how to spot the signs. \u00a0<\/p>\n Suspicions raging, Billy and Summer drops in on an uneasy Todd for a visit. \u00a0When Billy mentions the \u2018parishoner\u2019 who is suffering domestic abuse, Theo is quick to quiz him on it. Billy\u2019s evasive. Is Theo onto him? \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tCan\u2019t wait for the next twist?\t\t\t<\/p>\n Hi, I\u2019m Calli Kitson, Soaps reporter at Metro.\u00a0I cover Emmerdale, EastEnders, Corrie and more.<\/p>\n If you want to stay up to date on the latest spoilers, sign up to\u00a0our daily Soaps Newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t From the big moments to the gossip you can\u2019t miss, it\u2019s all in your inbox every morning.\u00a0Sign up now<\/a>.<\/p>\n The shock reveal comes at Debbie and Ronnie\u2019s wedding, as the guests sit down to dinner. When Todd accidentally spills orange juice down his shirt, Theo orders him to go and rinse it. Concerned, Billy follows Todd into the gents\u2019\u2026 where he\u2019s horrified to find Todd rinsing his shirt in the basin, revealing the bruises on his body.<\/p>\n Will Todd talk Billy down? Or will Billy\u2019s suspicions of Theo lead to his demise?<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking out on his departure, Daniel Brocklebank previously shared his feelings on leaving the Nations\u2019 Favourite Street: \u2018I 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 look forward to going into work. <\/p>\n \u2018I 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.\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow
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