‘Actual motive’ Brian Conley’s instantly quits EastEnders revealed as bosses ‘fears extra of the forged might depart’

Brian Conley announced his shock exit from EastEnders 4 days in the past and now experiences have surfaced about the true motive behind his sudden departure. 

The actor, 62, who performs Thomas ‘Rocky’ Cotton within the BBC cleaning soap, is alleged to have give up after forged members have been denied pantomime roles subsequent yr.

Brian’s resignation has reportedly raised issues different castmembers might additionally depart as a consequence of scheduling conflicts with the cleaning soap’s fortieth anniversary filming.

Brian and different stars of the cleaning soap obtain profitable six-figure earnings from their pantomime roles, however present executives have requested them to decide on between these gigs and returning to Albert Sq. in 2024.

The cleaning soap, which is gearing up for its milestone fortieth anniversary celebration in February 2025, goals to start out filming from November – proper within the midst of pantomime season.

Shock: Brian Conley introduced his shock exit from EastEnders 4 days in the past and now experiences have surfaced about the true motive behind his sudden departure

Buttons: The actor, 62, who performs Thomas ‘Rocky’ Cotton within the BBC cleaning soap, is alleged to have give up after forged members have been denied pantomime roles subsequent yr (pictured in 2014) 

A TV insider instructed The Sun for such an enormous milestone for the cleaning soap, bosses want all members of the forged obtainable to allow them to storyline in one of the best ways doable and assure ‘that degree of drama for audiences.’

They added: ‘There’s an actual buzz across the anniversary with plans already underway to deliver audiences some explosive storylines.

‘Filming for February normally takes place earlier than Christmas, so for these desirous to do a five-week run would imply the present could be unable to make use of them in any of their plans regarding the anniversary.’

A supply at EastEnders instructed MailOnline: ‘EastEnders forged participate in panto yearly, however as we lead as much as our milestone fortieth anniversary, all forged members have been requested to be concerned for storyline functions – we have obtained no complaints, the truth is everybody has been supportive of the plan.

‘As beforehand acknowledged by Brian Conley earlier within the week, EastEnders are absolutely supportive of Brian’s choice to depart on the finish of his contract, and we want him the easiest for the longer term.’

MailOnline revealed earlier this week the BBC supported Brian’s decision to leave and denied claims of a feud and that he had demanded to be written out of the present.

Brian additionally took to his Instagram grid to substantiate the information and additional refuted claims there had been disagreements.

He stated in a social media video: ‘Hello it is me Brian, AKA Rocky from EastEnders. I’m simply sending out this message to all of the followers. You could have heard experiences that I’m leaving.

Phrases: Brian took to his Instagram grid this week to substantiate the information he was leaving and refute claims there had been disagreements between himself and the BBC

Function: The actor, 62, has performed Thomas ‘Rocky’ Cotton since Could 2021 however is now shifting on to new initiatives

‘It was a troublesome choice however it’s true that I’m going, I made it for a lot of causes that call. It was robust as they’re such a beautiful crowd in entrance and behind the cameras and I’ve beloved my three years there.

‘That’s the reality. There are experiences that I clashed and that I used to be ranting, however I am not ranting. I’ve gone with their blessings the Beeb and I’m excited in regards to the future and the place it will go and I’m enthusiastic about Rocky’s exit as a result of it is good!

‘So I’m sending you a lot like to all EastEnders followers and sufficient stated!’

Brian first appeared as Tom ‘Rocky’ Cotton in Could 2021 however is now embarking on a new tour entitled The third Farewell Tour…To Date which can see him carry out a night of comedy, music and leisure, kicking off on September twenty fourth.

Brian’s representatives have been contacted for remark by MailOnline.