This Coronation Street goodbye has clearly hit close to home for the cast. As Billy Mayhew officially recorded his farewell message, Catherine Tyldesley shared a loving response that showed just how emotional this moment has been behind the scenes.
Catherine Tyldesley Speaks Out As Daniel Brocklebank Records His Farewell
Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, who returned to the soap as Eva Price in October, publicly declared her love for co-star Daniel Brocklebank as he marked the end of his time on the cobbles. Her message came as Daniel shared a video confirming his exit following Billy’s on-screen death. Daniel’s departure formed part of the show’s dramatic crossover episode with Emmerdale.
While the episode itself played out, it was Daniel’s emotional goodbye that truly hit home for fans and cast alike. In the video shared on Coronation Street’s official social media channels, Daniel admitted he could hardly believe he was “sat here recording my goodbyes.” He explained that it wasn’t just a farewell but also a chance to say thank you to everyone who had supported him.
Catherine’s Loving Message Shows Their Bond
Daniel went on to thank everyone at Coronation Street, calling the show a special part of his life that always would be. He spoke warmly about how much he loved playing Billy, how much he cherished walking into the building each day. And how grateful he felt to viewers who embraced his character throughout his long run. Resharing the video to her own Instagram Story, Catherine made her feelings unmistakably clear.
Viewers were quick to agree with Catherine’s emotions in the comments. Many admitted they were devastated by Billy’s death and said Daniel’s goodbye video had left them in tears. Several praised his portrayal of Billy and described the character as one of Coronation Street’s most heartfelt and meaningful presences. Others shared messages wishing Daniel well for the future, calling him an incredible actor and a genuinely lovely person. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.