Corrie star axed over 'rape' rap

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has said ITV chiefs had “no choice” but to axe him from the show after online video clips of him delivering foul-mouthed raps – which included lyrics about rape – emerged online.

Corrie star axed over 'rape' rap

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has said ITV chiefs had “no choice” but to axe him from the show after online video clips of him delivering foul-mouthed raps – which included lyrics about rape – emerged online.

The 25-year-old was suspended from the show last week after the videos came to light and he met programme bosses today to discuss his actions.

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