Grantchester's Rishi Nair's mysterious explanation for quitting Hollyoaks very suddenly As Grantchester returns to our screens, it has welcomed a fresh face, with actor Rishi Nair stepping into the role of vicar Alphy Kotteram in the popular ITV period drama.
His big break arrived when he was cast as the determined lawyer Sami Maalik in Channel 4's hit soap Hollyoaks, where he delivered stellar performances for four years before deciding to bow out rather mysteriously.
Nair chose not to detail his reasons for leaving Hollyoaks but suggested it was simply the right "time" for a change, with hints at possible future comebacks.
As Detective Geordie and Alphy begin to develop their own dynamic duo, echoing the bond once shared with Will, fans have been vocal about a particular gripe: the constant nods to Will's character are making it tough for them to embrace the change.
The ninth season premiered earlier this month, bidding an emotional farewell to Tom Brittney, who portrayed the much-loved vicar Will Davenport for six years.
