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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 10:00:03 GMT
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Chris Fountain suspended over offensive videos
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."
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Post by sootycat on Aug 16, 2013 10:47:10 GMT
I believe this happened a year ago, I wonder why they didn't bring it up before.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Aug 16, 2013 14:19:43 GMT
Maybe they just discovered them. It's shocking what he said though and, as usual, only sorry because he's caught.
Patsy
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Post by CG Wendy on Aug 16, 2013 15:12:49 GMT
Yeah what Pats said X 2
Lyrics about rape and violence is truly despicable. I absolutely loathe rap music for that reason. Although earlier rap in the 80`s I rather liked.
Chris` character Tommy Duckworth would be no loss to Corrie if he was given the boot. He hasn`t had much of a storyline other than propping up the bar. It`s just a shame that the Duckworth name should be sullied because of his stupid choices.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 16:25:17 GMT
I agree, and with Tina leaving, it seems a perfect opportunity for them to write in an exit for Tommy as well.
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Post by pearly queen on Aug 16, 2013 18:06:31 GMT
What on Earth is going on in British tv??
The BBC - hitherto admired and respected the world over, were found to be employing perverts like Stuart Hall, Chris Langham and Jimmy Savill for years, while seemingly colleagues turned a blind eye; recently Corrie - a top rated show for decades - seems to have more than its share of cast members accused of terrible things.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Aug 16, 2013 18:24:56 GMT
I agree, Wend. Rap has been hijacked by haters. More like talking now too.
Patsy
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Post by CG Wendy on Aug 16, 2013 18:36:57 GMT
Pats...I`m embarrassed to admit it, but it was only a few years ago that I found out that the song 'White Lines' by Grandmaster Flash/Mellie Mel was not about drink driving and crossing the white lines in the road. I had no idea until then it was about cocaine.  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Aug 19, 2013 20:01:20 GMT
He's been sacked.
Patsy
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Post by Nick on Aug 19, 2013 22:06:51 GMT
Good
These TV stars seem to think that because they are rich and well known they can get away with anything
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Post by CG Wendy on Aug 20, 2013 1:46:05 GMT
No great loss, I can`t say I`ll miss him. Other than propping up the bar in the Rovers, he`s had sod all to do in the way of storylines lately.
*shrugs*
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Post by CG Wendy on Aug 20, 2013 1:52:35 GMT
I hope that Chris Fountains sacking will lead to zero tolerance malarky in the future. So Michelle, Brooke and others will have to tone down those partying pics with them bleary eyed and showing off their undies in taxi cabs coming back from nightclubs.
It is the Corrie brand they are representing after all. And the time that Michelle has left in Corrie, she should watch herself or her ending could come sooner rather than later.
I wonder who the Corrie actor/actress was who refused to have scenes with Tommy? Could it be Barb Knox perhaps?
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Aug 20, 2013 16:24:13 GMT
There's certainly a lot of scandal hitting them at the moment.
Patsy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 18:57:27 GMT
If it hadn't been for all the high-profile cases going on elsewhere, involving other Corrie actors and the Jimmy Saville (et al) fallout at the BBC, I suspect this might have very quickly been forgotten.
Not saying that would have been a good thing, just that I think both ITV and the Beeb must now be seen to be taking a hard line with offenders.
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Post by CG Wendy on Aug 20, 2013 19:38:00 GMT
Paul..... do you think Phil Collinson would have fired Chris Fountain? I don`t.
Stuart Blackburn is wielding his axe. No doubt there are a few more on the chopping block.
*cough*please like prawn be next*cough*
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Post by pearly queen on Aug 20, 2013 20:41:07 GMT
Jimi Harkishan and Craig Charles were both busted in the past for doing drugs and got away with it - knuckles rapped, but they stayed on as long term cast members. This sends out a bad message IMO - that they are above the law, above reproach and that their employers will tolerate this sort of negative publicity.
Sacking one or both of them would not have damaged the show - neither of their characters is particularly inspiring, but maybe could have been improved by being played by other actors.
Sexual stuff tends to be viewed as more shocking and more threatening - so those accused of sex crimes will be treated more harshly. So we will probably be saying goodbye to Michael Le Vell and Bill Roache - whatever the verdicts, as they are now tainted by the very accusation.
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Post by sootycat on Aug 21, 2013 11:10:37 GMT
I wonder (as it was a year ago) if someone with an axe to grind leaked it to The Sun??
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Post by pearly queen on Aug 21, 2013 20:01:19 GMT
You don't film yourself, and then post it on the internet if you don't want people to watch it and form an opinion. He must have known full well that this was going to come out at some point. What a twonk.
It was probably one of the 'friends' mentioned in the article who sold the story - maybe someone who'd been promised a future career in the music biz by him, and then was dropped like a stone when Tommy Duckworth took off.
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Post by sootycat on Aug 23, 2013 10:53:02 GMT
He has been defended by Denise Welch seemingly.
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Post by Nick on Aug 23, 2013 11:05:10 GMT
Poor Chris..if all he has on his side is sex mad alcoholic Denise Welch lol
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2013 11:14:53 GMT
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Aug 23, 2013 13:32:40 GMT
Why didn't he delete the video if he was so ashamed and only experimenting? In fact, why upload it at all and have it set to public?
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Post by pearly queen on Aug 23, 2013 20:28:44 GMT
Why didn't he delete the video if he was so ashamed and only experimenting? In fact, why upload it at all and have it set to public? Patsy Some people just can't seem to be able to resist the temptation to be attention-seeking idiots. Leslie Grantham (Dirty Den, EastEnders) must have thought he was untouchable when he did rude things on a webcam in a BBC dressing room, and ruined his (already shaky) career, the fool. |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Aug 23, 2013 21:24:45 GMT
Now he's going to Bulgaria apparently. Forgot he was even around to be honest.
Patsy
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Post by Nick on Aug 23, 2013 21:39:37 GMT
Never liked the man and he can't act for toffee...I could never understand the nations fascination with Den
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