Vera star Kenny Doughty has quit the show after eight years.
The actor - who plays DS Aiden Healy - had sparked concern amongst fans when he posted some photos from the set recently and said "thanks for the memories", with fans convinced this was his way of bidding goodbye after eight series in the role.
Devastated viewers took to social media to quiz Kenny about his future on the much-loved ITV drama, but before now, he had never confirmed his future on the show. In a sweet message, Kenny confirmed he would be handing his DS badge back in.
