Vera star's replacement confirmed as Hollyoaks star joins ITV series

shocked followers earlier this 12 months by saying he was leaving the ITV sequence after eight years.

The actor, who performed Aiden Healy, initially changed Joe Ashworth (performed by David Leon), who will likely be making a return in sequence 13 as Vera's () sidekick.

Ibinabo Jack, who performed DC Jac Williams, additionally confirmed she wouldn't be returning to the cop drama.

It has since been introduced that Hollyoaks actress, Rhiannon Clements, could be changing Jac as the brand new and bold DC Steph Duncan.

Becoming a member of David, Brenda and Rhiannon within the upcoming sequence will likely be Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart, Riley Jones as DC Mark Edwards, and Sarah Kameela Impey as Pathologist Dr. Paula Bennett.

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Vera: Sequence 13 will see the arrival of two new characters (Picture: ITV)

The primary episode of Vera, which is titled Quick love, will see the detective and Joe investigating the dying of a person who was concerned in a automotive crash.

Because the investigation will get underway, DCI Stanhope rapidly learns this cheeky chappy was a posh character.

Antagonistic, boastful and capable of get what he wished, however did all of this come at a worth?

Vera is thrilled to have Joe again by her facet, however she is not sure of his motives about his sudden comeback.

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Vera: Rhiannon will likely be becoming a member of the forged as Jac's alternative (Picture: Channel 4)

When talking about her return as the long-lasting detective, Brenda shared: "Stepping again into Vera's footwear for the thirteenth sequence looks like coming house once more.

"The help from the locals within the North East is actually heart-warming and reuniting with the gifted David Leon and the remainder of our distinctive staff is an absolute delight.

"Collectively, we embark on this new chapter with a terrific script crafted by the sensible Paul Matthew Thompson."

Vera: Aiden and Jac determined to depart the ITV sequence (Picture: ITV)

David added: "I’m thrilled to be returning to Vera.

"It is improbable to be again within the North East and reunited with Brenda and the crew for the brand new sequence.

"I’m trying ahead to exploring the connection between Joe and Vera as they make up for misplaced time.”

Vera is anticipated to return nexy 12 months on ITV.