Nearly ten years after his sudden exit from Coronation Street, the original actor behind Todd Grimshaw remains a figure many viewers still wonder about. With Todd once again driving major storylines on the cobbles, curiosity has naturally resurfaced about the man who first shaped the character and what life has looked like for him since his soap chapter came to an abrupt end.
Todd Grimshaw’s Journey From 2001 To His Last Days On Screen
Bruno Langley became a familiar face to Coronation Street viewers after joining the show in 2001 as Todd Grimshaw. His arrival saw Todd move to Weatherfield with his family. It included his mother Eileen, played by Sue Cleaver, and his brother Jason, portrayed by Ryan Thomas. Over time, Todd became deeply embedded in the street’s everyday life and emotional storylines. During his years on the soap, Bruno featured heavily in several major plots.
Todd made history as Coronation Street’s first openly gay character to walk the cobbles. It placed him at the centre of groundbreaking and often talked-about storylines. His performances during that era helped cement Todd as one of the show’s most memorable characters. While Bruno left the role in 2017, Todd continues to feature in current episodes, now played by Gareth Pierce. In recent storylines, Todd has struck up a romantic relationship with Theo Silverton.
The Events That Ended Bruno Langley’s Corrie Career
Bruno’s time on Coronation Street came to an end after he was sacked from the show in 2017. The decision followed his conviction for sexually assaulting two women at a Manchester venue. He admitted guilt to the allegations and received a 12-month community order, a curfew, and was ordered to pay compensation to his victims. After the case, Bruno spoke openly about what had happened. He said he had no excuse for his actions and acknowledged that no one had forced him to drink to such an extreme.
Bruno admitted it was difficult to explain why he would do something so serious. He stated that it must have been awful for the women involved and that he felt deeply ashamed of himself. He went on to express sincere regret, saying he was truly sorry and offered a heartfelt apology to the women. He promised that he would never behave in that way again. Following the conviction, Coronation Street acted quickly. It removes him from the programme and wiping all traces of the actor from the show.
Gareth Pierce later took over the role of Todd in 2020. Nearly a decade after leaving the soap, Bruno has been living a very different life. He told followers that he felt happy being creative in this new way and said his work allowed him to bring happiness to other people. Bruno also shared his gratitude for the support he had received, saying friends, family, and even strangers had shown him compassion and kindness. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street updates.