Vera star Brenda Blethyn has confirmed there will be another series of the hit ITV drama, as well as making a 'promise' to fans about co-star Kenny Doughty's departure.
Vera fans across the world were left gutted at the start of this week when Kenny, who has been playing Brenda's on screen sidekick DS Aiden Healy for eight years, took to Instagram to announce he'd quit the show, with his statement coming just weeks after he'd panicked followers that something might be up, when he shared a series of backstage photos with his fellow cast members and captioned them 'thank you for the memories.'
After beginning his Insta post with the news that 'handing over DS Healy's badge,' Kenny took time to thank Brenda, writing: "I want to thank everyone who’s made this amazing time so joyous, ITV, Silverprint, all the brilliant cast and crew BUT of course my buddy & inspiration Brenda Blethyn. The perfect leading star who I owe so much to. I feel lucky to have you as a friend, you make me howl with laughter & have been a rock for me over the years. I can’t thank you enough. Precious times."
