Vera's Brenda Blethyn breaks silence on beloved co-star's exit from show | The Sun

VERA's Brenda Blethyn has spoken out about her co-star's departure from the ITV show – ahead of the new series returning to screens.

Earlier last year, fans of the series were left gutted when the final two episodes of series 11 weren't broadcasted on the channel.  

Vera saw DCI Stanhope and her partner Aiden Healy, played by Kenny Doughty being sent to a lighthouse after a report of a dead body being found.

The detective solved the murder of a council enforcement officer.

But sadly, DCI Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) said good bye to the Dr Malcolm Donahue who is played by the actor, Paul Haye.

The actor starred in his final ever scene on Sunday.

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Speaking about his departure in an interview ahead of the new series being aired, Brenda shared: "Paul is one of the most positive people I know. "

She continued: "No matter what the circumstances he’ll find something positive to say. "

The Vera legend added: "There was total respect between Vera and Malcolm along with some very dry humour from him. The relationship between Vera and Malcolm has been interesting to play."

Fans were left devastated at the news of the actor leaving the show.

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Paul Kaye joined the team in series nine of the crime drama.

The ITV actor plays a very precise pathologist who has worked with Vera in the past, but the two were unable to get along.

However, the pair seem to have put their differences aside and are now finally establishing a grudging respect for one another.

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