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EastEnders’ Brian Conley, who plays Rocky Cotton, has shut down the recent rumours that his departure from the soap has come after a massive “feud” with BBC bosses.
An insider told The Sun yesterday: “It looks as though he’s just not enjoying being on EastEnders anymore. It’s all come to a head, and at the National TV Awards last week he was pretty open with co-stars and friends about his exit.
“Whatever has wound him up, it feels like he can’t get out of there quick enough — and now they’re going to have to rewrite their storyline plans for his rapid exit.”
A suggestion was also made that Rocky would now be the body underneath the Christmas Tree in the big murder storyline, swapping out the original intended resident.
Since the news of his departure came out, Brian has addressed the rumours himself, claiming it was a “tough decision” to leave.
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Taking to his Instagram page, he told his fans: “Hello lovely people it’s me Brian Conley aka Rocky, sending out this message, especially to all the EastEnders fans.
“Now you may have heard reports that I am leaving EastEnders, and it was a tough decision but it is true – I am going, and I made the decision for many reasons.
“It is tough because there’s such a wonderful crowd in front of the camera and behind, and I loved my three years there. As to truths in the reports, there are parts saying I clashed with TV bosses and the crews, I didn’t clash with anyone or go on a rant.”
He added: “They will probably report on this now, saying I have had a ranting about ranting – but I am not ranting.
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“I have gone with their blessings at the Beeb and I am excited for the future and where it’s going to go.
“I’m also excited about Rocky’s exit as I know it’s good! Sending much love, all EastEnders fans, enough said.”
The BBC also released a statement that read: “We can confirm that Brian Conley will be leaving EastEnders. There is absolutely no truth in any claims of a feud with bosses and the show fully supports Brian in his decision to leave which was made some time ago.
“We wish him the best of luck for the future as we continue to work towards his exit storyline which has been in the works for some time.”
EastEnders airs Monday – Thursday from 8pm on BBC One.
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