Bruce Jones, known for his role as Les Battersby on Coronation Street, speaks out about his feelings regarding the character's death.

In the upcoming weeks, Weatherfield will be shaken by some heartbreaking news. Les, a beloved character on Coronation Street played by Bruce Jones for a decade, will soon meet his end. This news has left the actor reflecting on his time with the show and his reaction to the news of his character's death.

It all started over the weekend when Metro confirmed that Les' daughters, Leanne and Toyah, will receive the bad news next month. Bruce, now 71 years old, was initially let go from the soap due to his off-set behavior and allegedly insulting fans. He then went on to reveal future plotlines, leading to his character's demise.

While Bruce's career has taken a different path, as he now participates in professional wrestling, Corrie has always been close to his heart. In fact, one of his most notable opponents in the wrestling ring was none other than fellow 90s icon Steve Arnold, who played Ashley Peacock on the show. The two old friends even delighted a 200-strong audience with a match before grinning and hugging each other.

Bruce recently opened up about his character's death, sharing that he was informed of it via email by show bosses. "I actually thought, well fine, I played him for ten years. It gives me closure. Maybe it will stop people asking me all the time when I'm going back, if I'm going back," he explained to the MailOnline. He also expressed gratitude for the impact Les had on his life and how the character became a fan favorite.

Les' upcoming death will undoubtedly have a significant effect on the audience, and Bruce is curious to see how people will react. He believes that some will be upset and annoyed, while others will understand that it was time for his character to go. As for the actor himself, he doesn't watch the show anymore, but he is eager to see the reactions of his friends and fans.

Reflecting on his character's journey and potential future storylines, Bruce shared, "If he went back, where would he go? How would he get back, what would he do? Where would the storylines take him?" He also mentioned that he wouldn't be surprised if there is a big reaction to Les' death, but he is ready to move on and see what the future holds.

The news of Les' death has also brought up some difficult memories for Bruce, who was once wrongly accused of being the Yorkshire Ripper. In 1977, while working at an allotment in Manchester, he discovered the body of one of the victims. This experience left him with nightmares that still haunt him to this day.

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