Coronation Street's Roy Cropper actor David Neilson 'confirms ITV soap exit'

Soaps have produced some of TV's most iconic characters over the years, all while launching some actors into the limelight. Characters such as Phil Mitchell, Aaron Dingle, and Roy Cropper have became a staple on our screens and are among some of the most recognisable faces of all time.

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? You’re in luck – Coronation Street fans can get their hands on Roy Cropper merchandise! Apparently we just can’t get enough of the shy cafe-owning soap character, played by 72 year old actor David Nielson. He’s become an unlikely pin-up thanks to a dedicated calendar, jokingly calling him ‘Roy Cropper – The Panty Dropper’, plus T-shirts, phone cases, shopping bags and more.

I'm A Celebrity 2021, as confirmed by hosts Ant and Dec. The former pro footballer became the eighth campmate to leave the ITV series since it launched last month.

Coronation Street fans have had a change of heart over Daisy Midgeley.

He’s starred on ITV’s Emmerdale for the past thirteen years, but actor Danny Miller, who plays fan favourite Aaron Dingle, recently revealed he’s waving goodbye to the village. Now the ITV soap has teased Aaron’s explosive exit storyline, revealing the fallout from his on-screen boyfriend Ben Tucker’s (Simon Lennon) recent murder will prompt him to think about leaving the Dales.

He is part of the furniture in Weatherfield but Roy Cropper made a shock exit from the cobbles last week.

Emmerdale star Simon Lennon has opened up about his ITV soap exit and how it will help him cope with his OCD. Simon, 27, has spoken out about his exit from the ITV hit soap after his character, Ben Tucker, was killed off this week.

Simon Gregson. He will join the rest of the cast - Louise Minchin, Matty Lee, Snoochie Shy, Richard Madeley, Dame Arlene Phillips DBE, Naughty Boy, Kadeena Cox MBE, David Ginola, Frankie Bridge, Danny Miller and fellow late arrival, EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt (aka Ian Beale).