One of the Cobbles’ most beloved souls is gone—and all signs point to murder

The End of an Era Confirmed

Weatherfield is bracing for its most devastating funeral in years. Coronation Street has officially begun filming final scenes for Billy Mayhew, confirming fan fears that the long-serving vicar will be killed off in a major twist this winter.

Actor Daniel Brocklebank, who has portrayed Billy for over a decade, recently announced his departure from the soap. But now, leaked funeral set photos and cast activity have all but confirmed that Billy’s final scenes will culminate in a tragic death—one that sends shockwaves through the entire community.

Tearful Goodbyes Behind the Scenes

In emotional on-location images, numerous cast members were seen dressed in mourning attire. Familiar faces including Peter Gunn (Brian), Antony Cotton (Sean), Jimmi Harkishin (Dev), Harriet Bibby (Summer), Elle Mulvaney (Amy), and even returning fan-favorite Catherine Tyldesley (Eva Price) gathered to say goodbye to a character who has been at the heart of Corrie for 11 years.

A visibly grieving Summer Spellman, Billy’s adoptive daughter, stands beside Tim Metcalfe and Bernie Winter, while funeral directors prepare the set with a solemn gravestone.

Did Theo Kill Billy?

The funeral scenes arrive as speculation intensifies about who is responsible for Billy’s shocking death. And all fingers are pointing in one terrifying direction: Theo Silverton.

Theo, the abusive partner of Todd Grimshaw, has been growing increasingly unstable. He’s long shown disdain for Billy’s closeness to Todd. And now, with Todd finally beginning to expose the violence behind closed doors, fans suspect Theo may have taken extreme action to silence Billy once and for all.

Could Billy have been caught in Theo’s crosshairs—just for trying to protect someone he loves?

Final Words from Daniel Brocklebank

Ahead of filming, Daniel gave a heartfelt statement:

“I’ve loved every minute working on Corrie. It’s been a quarter of my life. I’ll miss it deeply, but I’m excited for what’s next.”

Producer Kate Brooks added that Billy’s exit would be part of “a major storyline” involving faith, betrayal, and emotional devastation.

Those promises appear to be unfolding now, with Billy’s death potentially triggering a murder investigation—and a violent reckoning for Theo.