Former Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain has spoken of his "bleak" prospects almost 10 years on from being axed from the soap.
Chris played Tommy Duckworth in the long-running ITV drama from 2011 to 2013. He took over the role of iconic couple Jack and Vera's grandson 11 years after Joseph Aston had a brief spell in the role.
It was announced in 2011 that Chris, who is also recognised for his time in Channel 4's Hollyoaks, would be reprising the character with his return coinciding with the departure of actor William Tarmey as Jack, reports the Manchester Evening News. However, in August 2013, the actor was quickly dropped from the show.
