Brian Conley confirms EastEnders exit but denies ‘clash’ with BBC bosses

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Hollyoaks star Maddy Smedley has confirmed that she is leaving the show, and her last scenes have already been filmed.The actress rose to fame on the BBC hit show The Traitors before landing the role of talent agent Faye Fuller on the Cheshire based soap. During her short time on the programme, Maddy has been working alongside Owen Warner, who plays Romeo, to help the troubled influencer Rayne, who is in a relationship with Romeo.

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EastEnders fans have demanded that the iconic character of Thomas "Rocky" Cotton should be recast rather than killed off after actor Brian Conley quits the soap. Brian, 62 who arrived in Walford over two years ago confirmed he would be leaving the hit BBC soap earlier this week and is said to have quit after he was unable to appear in various pantomime roles next year.

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EastEnders star Brian Conley is said to have quit the hit BBC soap after he was unable to appear in various pantomime roles next year. Reports in The Sun say the actor had to choose choose between his pantomime appearances and the TV soap.

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Soap bosses have confirmed that Brian Conley is set to depart Eastenders after a three year stint on the show. The star, 62, joined the show as Thomas “Rocky” Cotton, a con-man trying to scam Sonia Fowler into believing that he is her long lost father, in May 2021. Brian’s character is still in the midst of drama when his departure was announced this week, leaving viewers stunned, and stoking rumours of a behind the scenes feud.

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EastEnders star Brian Conley has planned a "farewell tour" following the shock news that he is quitting his role as Rocky Cotton in the soap.The 62 year old actor is about to head off on his latest tour, which is called The 3rd Farewell Tour… To Date, and will see fans treated to an evening of comedy, music and entertainment. Brian has appeared in several musicals over the years, and this time he will kick off on 24 September in Peterborough.The show synopsis says: "Brian Conley is back on the road with a brand new tour.

EastEnders star Brian Conley has seemingly fallen out of love with the role of Tom 'Rocky' Cotton, and will depart the BBC soap later this year. First appearing back in May 2021, Rocky became a major player amongst the denizens of Walford after tying the knot with Gillian Taylforth's character Kathy Beale. But according to The Sun, the show's writers are now scrambling to come up with a worthy ending for him and may even be tempted to bump Rocky off in the Christmas murder plot.

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EastEnders has reportedly been hit with a huge blow as one of its top stars has sensationally quit the show and demanded BBC bosses axe his character from Walford as soon as possible.