You know, I was a kid when I went into 'Coronation Street' and I had an amazing time. I got some fantastic opportunities from Corrie and from 'Soapstar' and I'd never say they did anything other than help me.

He also sang the song that runs over the end credits. Within the series he performed many songs both solo and as part of a choir. He co-wrote the song with Elton John and the show's creator Debbie Horsfield.

Richard Jonathan Fleeshman (born 8 June 1989) is an English actor and singer-songwriter.