Emmerdale‘s Kevin Mathurin teased that he could make the move to Coronation Street following the death of Billy Mayhew in Corriedale.

The eagerly anticipated crossover episode saw the two soaps unite in one explosive storyline featuring a deadly car crash that claimed the life of a beloved Corrie character.

Many lives were left hanging in the balance in the stunt, including Billy, after he became trapped in his vehicle. While everyone else managed to free themselves, and with Theo Silverton choosing not to help Billy, he died in the blazing minibus.

His death has been a big talking point among fans devastated by the loss, but Emmerdale star Kevin sees one silver lining in it.

The actor joined Emmerdale in 2020 as vicar Charles Anderson, and while he has settled into life in the Dales with ease, he jokingly posted to Instagram that Corrie now has a “vacancy” for a new vicar.

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Discussing Billy’s death on his Instagram page, he wrote: “I hear there’s a vacancy. – Rev. Charles Anderson.”

He added: “My sincere condolences to the people of ‘Weatherfield’ parish. Sidenote: I’m only up the road and I drive.”

Following his exit, Billy actor Daniel Brocklebank shared an emotional message online, thanking fans for their support and reflecting on his time on the ITV soap.

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“Hello, it’s Daniel Brocklebank here. Gosh, I can’t believe I’m sat here recording my goodbyes. And not just goodbyes, but thank yous,” he began.

“I would like to thank everybody at Coronation Street for the last 11 years. They have been, and will always be, such a special part of my life. I have loved every minute of being Billy. I’ve loved every minute of walking into this building.

“And to you guys, at home watching, thank you for the love and support for my little special character over the time that I’ve been here. I will miss you all. Lots of love.”

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.