what's going to happen now he is suspended? what was he thinking of when he acted so stupid? Really disappointing.
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what's going to happen now he is suspended? what was he thinking of when he acted so stupid? Really disappointing.
Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has been suspended from the soap after filming a series of offensive rap videos.
The actor, who plays mechanic Tommy Duckworth, transformed himself into an alter ego named The Phantom in a number of amateur videos which were posted online. Show bosses have since launched an investigation into the footage.
Wearing a Halloween mask and surrounded by friends, Fountain delivered a number of obscene and expletive-filled rhymes, which included boasts of violence and rape.
The videos are thought to have been filmed quite some time ago, but Coronation Street bosses have taken action after The Sun newspaper alerted them to the footage.
A show spokesperson said: "ITV find the language used and the views expressed in this video totally unacceptable. Chris Fountain has been suspended pending further inquiries into this matter."
In a statement, Fountain added: "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 and nor will I."
No big loss
Coronation Street's Chris Fountain will appear in tonight's (August 16) episodes of the soap, an ITV spokesperson has confirmed to Digital Spy.
The actor - who plays Tommy Duckworth on the ITV soap - was suspended earlier today after it emerged that he filmed a series of offensive rap videos.
He transformed himself into an alter ego named The Phantom in a number of amateur videos which were posted online. Show bosses have since launched an investigation into the footage.
Wearing a Halloween mask and surrounded by friends, Fountain delivered a number of expletive-filled rhymes, which included boasts of violence and rape.
It is thought that Fountain will continue to appear in forthcoming episodes as he is currently involved in an important storyline with on-screen girlfriend Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan).
A show spokesperson said: "ITV find the language used and the views expressed in this video totally unacceptable. Chris Fountain has been suspended pending further inquiries into this matter."
In a statement, Fountain added: "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 and nor will I."
Earlier this year, both Michael Le Vell and Bill Roache were edited out of episodes after child sex allegations were made against them. Neither has returned to the soap while investigations continue.
at this rate there will be only simon left in the younger cast memebrs.
i'm not condoning what chris has done and yes he is a silly lad, but to be suspended. come on! ridiculous, trust the sun!
at this rate there will be only simon left in the younger cast memebrs.
i'm not condoning what chris has done and yes he is a silly lad, but to be suspended. come on! ridiculous, trust the sun!
is said to be meeting Coronation Street bosses on Monday (August 19), in order to persuade them to let him keep his job.
The actor, who plays Tommy Duckworth, has been suspended from the soap over a series of offensive rap videos posted on YouTube.
Fountain will reportedly have to explain his conduct to the show's executives following "negative publicity" for the soap and ITV, an insider claimed to The Sun.
The former Hollyoaks star is thought to be under contract with Coronation Street until February 2014.
Fountain filmed himself wearing a Halloween mask and delivered a number of obscene and expletive-filled rhymes, which included boasts of violence and rape.
He said in a statement: "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 and nor will I."
Confirming Fountain's suspension, a Coronation Street street spokesperson said on Friday (August 16): "ITV find the language used and the views expressed in this video totally unacceptable."
Chris Fountain is said to be meeting Coronation Street bosses on Monday (August 19), in order to persuade them to let him keep his job.
The actor, who plays Tommy Duckworth, has been suspended from the soap over a series of offensive rap videos posted on YouTube.
Fountain will reportedly have to explain his conduct to the show's executives following "negative publicity" for the soap and ITV, an insider claimed to The Sun.
The former Hollyoaks star is thought to be under contract with Coronation Street until February 2014.
Fountain filmed himself wearing a Halloween mask and delivered a number of obscene and expletive-filled rhymes, which included boasts of violence and rape.
He said in a statement: "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 and nor will I."
Confirming Fountain's suspension, a Coronation Street street spokesperson said on Friday (August 16): "ITV find the language used and the views expressed in this video totally unacceptable."
I'm not a fan, but don't think they should sack him over this. He's probably popular with some ladies, and I don't think they can afford to lose too many characters.
It was done a year ago. He was old enough to know right from wrong and knew what the risks were. Hence the mask I suppose.