Coronation Street was an emotional watch tonight (Wednesday, January 28) as Weatherfield gathered to say a heartbreaking goodbye to Billy Mayhew.
The funeral scenes followed Billy’s tragic death earlier this month during the dramatic Corriedale crossover, marking the end of Daniel Brocklebank’s long-running stint on the ITV soap. With Billy now laid to rest and Daniel having already swapped the cobbles for the stage, fans are naturally wondering what the actor has been up to since leaving Weatherfield.
Theo left Billy to die (Credit: ITV)
Billy Mayhew killed off in Coronation Street
During the crossover episode of Corriedale, Billy found himself seriously injured behind the wheel of a minibus carrying wedding guests from Debbie and Ronnie’s big day.
While Steve, Cassie, Tracy and Todd managed to escape the wreckage, Billy and Theo were left trapped inside the vehicle as flames began to spread.
Theo initially appeared to be helping Billy Mayhew, even reaching the point of releasing his seatbelt. However, in a chilling twist, Theo suddenly changed his mind.
Any hope that ‘there was some good in Theo’ was crushed as he abandoned Billy, leaving him to die as the fire took hold of the minibus.
A devastated Todd could only look on, dropping to his knees as Theo returned alone, with no sign of Billy.
Billy’s funeral
Tonight’s episode saw Weatherfield residents come together to pay their respects at Billy’s funeral.
Emotions ran high during the service, particularly when Theo took over the eulogy from Todd. In a shocking move, Theo blamed Billy’s death on Todd, leaving him furious and visibly shaken.
The drama didn’t end there. After the service, Carl Webster confronted Theo, revealing that he knew the truth about what really happened in the minibus. Carl made it clear that he knew Theo had left Billy to die – and that he could tell Todd at any moment.
Daniel Brocklebank’s response to Billy Mayhew being killed off
Daniel Brocklebank filmed his final scenes as Billy back in November 2025 and later shared an emotional message on Instagram reflecting on his time on the show.
He wrote: “That’s it. Last scene filmed. Bye bye @coronationstreet. Bye bye Billy. The last 11 years have gone by in a blink. I’ve adored every moment of being part of this special family. I can’t thank @itv and all at Corrie enough. It’s been a ride. I adore you all.”
His comments followed reports from The Sun suggesting Billy’s exit was a storyline-led decision by soap bosses.
Speaking further about his departure, 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.”
He’s taking to the stage (Credit: Everyman Playhouse)
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