Corrie star goes to bed early to save electricity amid cost of living crisis

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank – who plays Billy Mayhew on ITV – has revealed that he has started going to bed early to save electricity amid the cost of living crisis.

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Daniel Brocklebank of Coronation Street will go to bed early to save money amid the cost of living crisis.

The ITV drama actor – who plays Billy Mayhew on the show – has admitted he’s taken a drastic measure in an effort to save on electricity bills amid soaring household bills. affects the whole UK.

Daniel is currently starring in a major storyline alongside Summer Spellman and Todd Grimshaw. He was given custody of Summer after his former flame Drew Spellman expressed his desire for Billy to take over the care of Summer after his death.

Sharing on Twitter, he wrote: “Does anyone else find themselves going to bed early so they don’t have to turn on the lights? I feel like I did when I was 8 years old and can still hear the older kids playing outside. outside #energycrisis. ”

His fans and friends were quick to reply to his tweet to admit that it was a similar case for them as well.

“I sit in the dark every night. Just watch the soap. My pot is broken so I only have the air fryer to cook. I turn everything off on standby. And haven’t used the heating for 5 years. I’m paying £200 a month on almost non-existent electricity. How is that right?” one person wrote.

A second indicates a positive situation, as they add: “We spent most of the evening by candlelight – it’s actually quite nice and also has the utility of a room-warming product!”

“Said the same to my husband tonight. Can light candles soon. A small side lamp and TV, nothing else tonight,” a third wrote.

A fourth wrote in a reply to Daniel’s tweet: “Me too but I admit to watching TV late into the night with absolutely no lights on, with the blinds open and letting the moon light up the #saveenergy lounge. “

Daniel is a Twitter enthusiast and had previously sparked concern when he posted that he had “enough”, as fans quickly flooded his timeline with messages of male support. famous actors.

He then took to social media to confirm he was doing fine, adding: “Thanks for all your lovely messages. They have restored my faith in humanity. Today past special test but today is a new day. Big love to you all.”