Corrie Star Suspended From Show Following Vile Rap Lyrics

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has been suspended from the popular soap after being revealed as the person behind a violent rap song.

The 25-year-old actor, who plays Tommy Duckworth, posted a video on YouTube under his alter-ego The Phantom. It was viewed by thousands of people before it was removed.

 

Chris Fountain has been suspended from Coronation Street.

His lyrics referred to stabbing people with “diseased needles”, using a “machete” on rivals and raping women.

Following the revelation ITV, who deemed the language as “totally unacceptable”, suspended the soap star pending further enquiries.

 

With his co-star and onscreen girlfriend Michelle Keegan.

Fountain also issued an apology. He said: “I would like to sincerely apologise for any offence I have caused.

“I am deeply ashamed by the lyrics and very much regret my behaviour. The videos were made over a year ago when I was experimenting with music and I’ve not done anything like it since. Nor will I.”