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.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2013 - 23:05

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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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: East Lancashire Place: Manchester Person: Chris Fountain Person: Fountain Person: Tommy Duckworth Person: The Phantom Person: Fay Maxted Person: Tory Person: MP Priti Patel Person: Bill Roache Person: Ken Barlow Person: Michael Le Vell Person: Kevin Webster Organisation: ITV Organisation: Survivors Trust Organisation: ITV1

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