Coronation Street, EastEnders Stars Confirm Multiple Departures Amid Major Storylines

Several British soap operas are experiencing significant cast changes in 2025, impacting fan-favorite characters and storylines. Daniel Brocklebank, who has played Billy Mayhew on Coronation Street for 11 years, is set to leave the ITV soap next year, a decision described as "sad" and not his own, with co-stars expressing their emotional reactions and close bonds with him. Peter Ash, who recently exited Coronation Street after portraying Paul Foreman in a highly praised motor neurone disease storyline, paid tribute to Brocklebank, highlighting the strong friendships formed on set. Meanwhile, EastEnders faces multiple departures, including Clair Norris, who plays Bernie Taylor and recently reflected positively on her "amazing journey" despite her forthcoming exit amid a year of many cast changes. Additionally, Coronation Street's Adam Hussain, who plays Aadi, is leaving due to a lack of substantial storylines, which will emotionally affect his on-screen twin sister Asha, portrayed by Tanisha Gorey, who herself is set for a major, poignant storyline as a paramedic. These exits mark a period of transition for British soaps, with cast members and fans alike facing the bittersweet nature of change and new directions.