Billy Mayhew: Last News

Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has revealed that she will be taking on a new role away from the ITV soap this summer.Harriet, who has played teenager Summer Spellman since 2020, will be taking a brief break from Weatherfield to take on a new theatre role at Liverpool's Royal Court Studio.The actress announced the news in an Instagram story, which revealed that she will be appearing in a theatre production called Blackbird, for four shows at the theatre in July 2022.Sharing a post from Roots Theatre, Harriet was quoted in the story as saying: "I am so thrilled to be working on Blackbird, especially after having to postpone the show!"We had our first rehearsal and I could already tell that is was going to be a fantastic play.

The actors who play Corrie's Billy and Shona looked stunned as their red carpet appearance was gatecrashed, with soap stars past and present reuniting.

Coronation Street in 2014 as the show's new vicar Billy Mayhew.The soap star has caused a commotion after he took to Twitter to share the drastic action he has taken to cut down the cost of his electricity bill, with some criticising the star due to his estimated net worth.On Tuesday, Daniel wrote in view of his 112,000 Twitter followers: "Anyone else find themselves going to bed early just so they don’t have to turn the lights on?"I feel like I did when I was 8 & could still hear the bigger kids playing outside #energycrisis."Many social media users took to the comments to share their view, with some social media users hitting out at the actor.Jonesey_boy commented: "Lights on in an emergency situation only for me!"DanBrown_Actor added: "To save on my energy bill bills whenever I'm home I never put the lights on and limit how much TV I watch."DarnF1 said: "Says the soap star whose on at least 70k p/a. No idea what an #energycrisis is you."MyrnaHeidi added: "What a k**b.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has confessed to going to bed early in order to save energy amid the cost of living crisis.The 42-year-old, who is known to fans for playing the role of Billy Mayhew in the long-running ITV soap, told fans that he avoids turning on the lights due to his increasing energy bills.Taking to Twitter, Daniel asked his followers whether they were also feeling the pinch.He said: "Anyone else find themselves going to bed early just so they don’t have to turn the lights on? I feel like I did when I was 8 & could still hear the bigger kids playing outside.. #energycrisis."The Corrie star received an array of messages from fans as they agreed to also finding things rather difficult at the moment.One follower replied: "I sit in the dark every evening.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has said he's been going to bed early to save electricity. It comes amid the cost of living crisis as prices continue to skyrocket.The actor, famed for playing Billy Mayhew in the soap, took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the energy crisis. He admitted he'd been avoiding turning the lights on at night, and shared: "Anyone else find themselves going to bed early just so they don’t have to turn the lights on? I feel like I did when I was 8 & could still hear the bigger kids playing outside..

A 'team' of Coronation Street's youngest stars were enjoying the start of their weekend as they hung out together. Harriet Bibby, Elle Mulvaney, Jack James Ryan and James Craven are proving they're a close knit group on and off-screen.

Coronation Street legend Daniel Brocklebank has sparked debate after he revealed that he has been going to bed early in order to save on his energy bills.With energy bills hitting astronomical prices, it’s easy to forget that the rising costs can affect anyone – even those who we see on TV on a daily basis. Daniel, who plays Billy Mayhew on the soap, tweeted about some of his money struggles on Tuesday evening (May 24), Manchester Evening News reports.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank sparked a discussion after he revealed to fans that he's taken to going to bed early to save on his energy bills. Daniel, who plays archdeacon Billy Mayhew in the soap, addressed the energy crisis in a tweet shared on Tuesday night (May 24).

Coronation Street. The Nicky Wheatley star admitted she "grew up with" Peter, who has played vicar Billy Mayhew's ex Paul Foreman since 2018.And now that Nicky has moved in with teacher Daniel Osbourne, the house might be becoming more crowded - but it's definitely a dynamic Kimberly is enjoying.Current members of the household include Paul, Daniel, Nicky, Nicky's daughter Maisie and Daniel's son Bertie - and that's all in one small flat.And as Kimberly teased a heating up of the romance between Nicky and Daniel after his split from Daisy, she's looking forward to more scenes with Peter in particular.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Kimberly splurged: "So I've actually just done some work with Peter Ash because [Paul] is living in the same house."I’ve worked with Peter Ash for many years in previous history, because we both grew up together in the acting world!"Kimberly and Peter both starred in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, with Kimberly starring as Davina from 2017 and Peter appearing in 2018 as Ron.She previously told Daily Star that she knew both Abi actress Sally Carman and Peter from appearing at various screen tests for Corrie, explaining: "I've been friends with Sally for years and she's been up for several screen tests as well."We both got told all the time it will happen.

They're best friends on-screen and Elle Mulvaney and Harriet Bibby have shown they're just as close off it as they showed their glam transformation together over the weekend. Fans of the ITV soap will best know the pair for playing Amy Barlow and Summer Spellman.

The stars of Coronation Street have been flooding social media with selfies and photobooth shots after they were finally able to enjoy a belated Christmas party. The cast of the ITV soap were together at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum in their first big party since 2019.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank was flooded with comments as he took to social media with a glowing shirtless snap. The actor is, of course, best known for playing Billy Mayhew on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street teen Summer Spellman has been forced to confront her secret eating disorder after best friend Amy Barlow raised concerns with her adopted dad Billy Mayhew. Corrie fans have seen Summer overwhelmed with stress revising for her exams while battling with bulimia and managing her type one diabetes.

Coronation Street, after she fell into a diabetic coma earlier this week.Along with asking fellow residents including Todd Grimshaw to look out for her, Billy is set out to do everything he can to look after Summer, after adopting her following the death of father Drew Spellman.While Vicar Billy has a sweet relationship with Summer on-screen, actor Daniel Brocklebank and Summer star Harriet Bibby also revealed they have a close off-screen friendship too.That's not all, as Daniel has also led a very interesting life away from the cobbles too, including co-star romances and a link to Hollywood starlet Gwyneth Paltrow.Long before Daniel Brocklebank became a fan favourite on Coronation Street as Vicar Billy Mayhew, the actor already had a long acting career in rival soaps and Hollywood films.At the age of 19 years old, he played a young Merlin in the 1998 film of the same name, before landing the role of Sam Gosse in the Academy Award winning film Shakespeare In Love - where he appeared opposite Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow.Daniel revealed that soon after appearing in the film, he decided to come out as gay, saying to The Mirror: "I pretend for a living, I didn’t want to pretend in my private life. When you spend your life on screen, it’s important to hold on to the bits that are real."He added: "I remember my management in Los Angeles trying to convince me not to come out because they said it would affect work – and it did."I stopped being screen-tested for the heterosexual male leads and I was either the gay best friend or the character parts.

Simon Barlow may be trying to cause trouble on-screen but the actor who plays him looked happier than ever as his girlfriend joined him on the red carpet. Alex Bain was among the soap stars out in Manchester to see the latest musical appearing in the city.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same demand after watching one of the show's biggest star's life and career celebrated. Happy Birthday Bill aired on ITV on Tuesday night and paid homage to William Roache ahead of his 90th birthday.

Coronation Street fans have been full of praise for Daniel Brocklebank and Harriet Bibby after the pair shared emotional scenes during Monday night's episode.

Drama is never far away from the Coronation Street cobbles. And it was far from a happy Easter in Weatherfield as trouble seemed to appear around every corner.

Billy Mayhew has been Weatherfield's very own vicar for eight years now and has seen his fair share of drama on the cobbles - particularly when it comes to matters of the heart.

Coronation Street fans were left delighted when Tony Maudsley shared some exciting news on his soap future with them. The actor joined the ITV soap back in 2020 as George Shuttleworth.

Gareth Pierce made a seamless return to screens in Coronation Street on Wednesday night as Todd Grimshaw reappeared in Weatherfield.