Former Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain said his life came “crashing down” after he was dismissed from the soap.
Chris played Tommy Duckworth in the show from 2011 to 2013. He also starred in Hollyoaks as Justin Burton from 2003 to 2009. As reported by the MEN, Chris has spoken about his life with friend Scott Thomas on the Learning As I Go podcast and talked openly about his health struggles.
Chris was axed from the show after videos were published of him making rap videos about rape and violence under the alias of "The Phantom". At the time, an ITV spokesperson said: "Chris Fountain’s contract with ITV has been terminated as a result of the unacceptable comments he made in a number of online clips." Chris issued a statement after the incident saying he was “deeply ashamed by the lyrics”.
