Tommy Duckworth

[tammyy2j]

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has welcomed the news that Chris Fountain is to join the soap's cast in the New Year.

Last month, it was announced that Fountain had been cast in the role of Jack Duckworth's grandson Tommy, who will turn up on the cobbles in March.

Writing in her New magazine column, Marsh confirmed that she already knows the star because of the work he did on Hollyoaks with her fiancé Jamie Lomas.

The actress - who plays Michelle Connor - commented: "We're all pleased to welcome Chris Fountain to Corrie."

She added: "Chris was great as Justin Burton in Hollyoaks and I'm sure he'll be equally successful on Corrie. Jamie knows him well, so I've met him many times - he's a really nice guy."

Tommy will be unaware of Jack's recent passing when he arrives on screen in 2011.


More ravings from the unashamed self publicist that is Kym Marsh

Kym probably had Jamie audition for the role didnt she say she wanted him in Corrie

[alan45]

oh shut up woman!!! seriously.. is there anything Kym doesn't have an opinion on?

I think we should start a new thread '' The Babblings of The Publicity Seeking Kym Marsh''

This pain in the ar$e seems to mhave an opinion on everything.

[alan45]

There's a Graeme Proctor-sized gap left to fill in Tina McIntyre's heart, once Craig Gazey leaves Coronation Street.

And there are rumblings that the sexy barmaid is set to find solace in the arms of newcomer Tommy Duckworth (Chris Fountain).

"Everyone loves Tina and Graeme's romance, but sparks will fly when Tommy arrives," a show insider told Inside Soap.

"It'll be very interesting to see if he takes after his dad Terry in being a real bad boy. He's certainly going to make a big impression on the cobbles," the source added.

There's trouble in Graeme and Tina's romantic paradise when one of Tina's friends moves into their flat, and the arrival of hunky Tommy - the grandson of the late Jack and Vera Duckworth - doesn't help things either.

The couple are to split up later this year, once Craig exits the soap, which leaves the door open for another blossoming romance.

Producer Phil Collinson has previously hinted: "Chris has the perfect balance of looks and charm and will, I am sure, create a brilliant successor to Jack. The ladies of Weatherfield had better watch out!"

[tammyy2j]

I think Tina should get back with David

[alan45]

I think Tina should get back with David

Too late. David is getting married to the horrible Kylie

[Perdita]

But we know it won't last long

[tammyy2j]

Why is anyone with Tina being put as the new Jack and Vera - no one will be like Jack and Vera imo

[Chris_2k11]

Too late. David is getting married to the horrible Kylie

What ? Kylie as in Becky's sister?!

[tammyy2j]

What ? Kylie as in Becky's sister?!

Yes it is posted here

http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/s...-Sibling/page4

[alan45]

Coronation Street newcomer Chris Fountain filmed his first scenes for the soap yesterday.

The former Hollyoaks actor has joined the Weatherfield drama in the role of Tommy Duckworth, who is the grandson of the late Jack and Vera.

Writing on Twitter yesterday afternoon, Fountain confirmed that he had just completed his first day at the drama and had filmed scenes with Brooke Vincent, who plays troubled Sophie Webster.

He said: "Great first day filming @itvcorrie first scene with @BrookeLVincent was good, I like 'Tommy' already!!"

Later, the 23-year-old added: "Thanks to everyone wishing me luck in my new job, it's much appreciated! I'll probably be on screen some time mid-March."

When Fountain's casting was first announced in November, it was revealed that Tommy will receive a sad surprise upon his arrival in Weatherfield because he is unaware of the fact that Jack has passed away.

Subsequent scenes will apparently see him accepted into the community thanks to his "quick wit and easy charm".