News EastEnders star Brian Conley is said to have had to choose between his pantomime appearances and the TV soap comes after he confirmed his departure in a statement
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.
Many soap stars are regulars on the panto circuit and Brian, 62, is said to make a six-figure sum for playing the role of Buttons in the Cinderella pantomime. “There’s a real buzz around the anniversary with plans already underway to bring audiences some explosive storylines. "As previously stated by Brian Conley earlier in the week, EastEnders are fully supportive of Brian's decision to leave at the end of his contract, and we wish him the very best for the future," they said.The actor, who plays Thomas “Rocky” Cotton on the popular show, said it had been a “tough decision” but denied reports that he had a “clash” with BBC bosses in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday.
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