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The biggest show on ice is back with 12 celebrities taking to the rink in the hopes of being crowned 2024’s Dancing On Ice champion – without breaking any bones in the process.To prepare for the show, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas asked advice from 2008 Dancing On Ice runner-up and ex-Hollyoaks regular Chris Fountain. “I’m Chris’s biggest fan – and now he’s going to be my biggest fan,” says Ryan, who is dancing with Amari Fancy. “Chris is pretty special around the ice.

Ryan Thomas has confessed to having a 'secret weapon' when it comes to competing in Dancing on Ice as he prepares for his debut performance. The actor has been calling a few of his former Coronation Street co-stars for some advice after signing up to the ITV skating competition.

The actor who played Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, Chris Fountain, has shared an emotional message after the passing of his grandad. Sharing a beautiful black-and-white photo on Instagram, he wrote: "Goodnight old pal." Chris, also known for his appearance on Dancing On Ice in 2008, had earlier referred to his grandad as his "best pal".This sad news follows a challenging year for Chris, who was hospitalised due to a stroke last year at only 35 years old.

Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has shared a moving message with his fans as he marked a year since suffering a stroke. The actor suffered a mini-stroke in August last year, aged 35, and spent five days in a London hospital after waking up at home unable to speak properly.

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has undergone heart surgery after he suffered a stroke last year, which left him unable to speak.The 35 year old, who recently completed the London Marathon, took to his Instagram Stories from his hospital bed to reveal that the surgery was a success and that he was doing good.The Tommy Duckworth actor initially started by sharing a video of him heading to the hospital alongside his mother. "So the day's arrived. Just walking to the hospital.

Former Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain, best known for playing Tommy Duckworth, posted a series of photos and videos on his Instagram to give his fans a health update. The star is set to undergo heart surgery on Friday.

Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has proudly announced he completed the 2023 London Marathon after suffering a stroke in August last year. The soap star, 35, who is best known for playing Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, took to Instagram on Sunday evening to share the news and emotionally told his fans how proud he is of himself for completing the race in less than four hours. Chris posted a snap of himself beaming with pride while holding up his marathon medal and wrote: "I DID IT!!!!!!! From having a stroke in August to running a sub 4 hour marathon." He added: "I am beyond proud of myself.THANKYOU to everyone who cheered, donated, ran with me and everything else in between.

Michelle Keegan was “humbled” by her family as they taunted her with a throwback snap from her time on Coronation Street. In 2008, a 20 year old Michelle, now 35, beat out 900 other actors for the role of Tina McIntyre and quickly became one of the standout fan favourites on the soap.

Former Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain appeared on ITV's This Morning today 11 October to discuss the details of a terrifying mini-stroke he suffered earlier this year which left him "speaking like a toddler". Talking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Chris, 35, described the moment of the harrowing ordeal as he said: "Something wasn't quite right.The weirdest thing was my inside voice was perfect.

Chris Fountain has been photographed being supported by pal Ryan Thomas as he stepped out for the first time since opening up on suffering a terrifying mini-stroke.The 35 year old former Coronation Street star, who played the role of Tommy Duckworth in the hit soap opera, was seen looking suave in a black ensemble as he donned a plain shirt underneath a slick form-fitting blazer. He teamed this with a matching pair of trousers, complete with a black leather belt, and completed the outfit with some black loafers.

Chris Fountain, who played Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street, has revealed that he suffered a mini stroke last month. The actor awoke in his home unable to speak, and called 111 on his mother's advice.

Chris Fountain has shared he suffered a terrifying mini-stroke that left him struggling to speak and walk.The 35 year old actor, who is known for starring as Tommy Duckworth on Coronation Street, explained that he landed in Homerton University Hospital before being transferred to The Royal London Hospital to undergo tests in a specialist stroke unit August. Fearing "life as I knew it was over," Chris was told by doctors that he had a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), otherwise known as a mini-stroke, after a blood clot lodged in his brain. “I woke up one morning and knew something wasn’t right.

Lucy Mecklenburgh and her fiancé Ryan Thomas have been spotted enjoying a relaxed family day out together just weeks after welcoming daughter Lilah Rae. The loved-up couple were accompanied on the trip by five week old Lilah and her older brother Roman, two, as they attended pal Rio Fredrika’s birthday party in an East London park on Saturday.

Andy Moss has announced he's set to be married after his boyfriend Mark Bennett popped the question during a romantic getaway. The Hollyoaks star, who plays the role of Rhys Ashworth in the hit Channel 4 soap opera, took to his Instagram feed to share the happy news with his 11,900 followers.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton said he was 'completely overwhelmed' as he was made an MBE. The actor, who viewers best know for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to British Army personnel and veterans.

The actors who play Corrie's Billy and Shona looked stunned as their red carpet appearance was gatecrashed, with soap stars past and present reuniting.

Former Coronation street star Chris Fountain has talked openly about his depression battle after he was axed from the soap in 2013, following a video emerging online of him rapping about women. Chris, 34, who has also appeared in Hollyoaks, played Tommy Duckworth from 2011 until his sacking, when the video in question surfaced, in which he rapped about rape. Some of the lines from the rap included: “I will **** anybody up in the worst way, rape a b***h on her birthday”.

Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain has spoken out nearly 10 years after being axed from the show. The actor played Tommy Duckworth in the ITV soap from 2011 to 2013.

Emmerdale actress Gaynor Faye won the first ever series of Dancing On Ice alongside her professional ice skating partner Daniel Whiston, under the watchful eye of judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner and Karen Kresge.Kyran Bracken, 2007Rugby player Kyran Bracken won the show - and the hearts of viewers - in the second series. Beating Clare Buckfield in the final showdown, Kyran won with his professional partner Melanie Lambert.Suzanne Shaw, 2008Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw won the 2008 series with professional ice skater Matt Evers.

Adam Thomas left soap fans feeling nostalgic on Tuesday as he shared a photo with Chris Fountain, brother Ryan Thomas and Dean Gaffney.Taking to Instagram, the former Emmerdale star, 33, who used to play Adam Barton, joked that he was sat with "soap royalty" as he enjoyed a catch up with his friends and family.

Adam Thomas has sparked some serious nostalgia among soap fans.

Ryan Thomas was overcome with emotion as he reunited with his daughter Scarlett and fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh after walking 78 miles in a bid to raise awareness of male suicide. The Coronation Street star and his fellow celebrity pals completed an impressive 10 marathons in 10 days to raise money for suicide prevention charity, CALM.

Ryan Thomas broke down in tears as he was emotionally reunited with his daughter Scarlett after walking 78 miles in a bid to raise awareness of male suicide.The 34 year old was surprised by his 12 year old daughter, who was hiding in the back of a van as he completed his seventh day of walking 10 marathons.

Ryan Thomas recruited the help of some of his celebrity friends for day three of his 10 day walking marathon in aid of mental health charity.The former Coronation Street actor started the first leg of his journey at the capital outside Buckingham Palace after he was lovingly waved off by his partner Lucy Mecklenburgh and son Roman. But three days into the gruelling trek, Ryan reached out to his showbiz pals to help push him through the tiring journey as he walks his way to Manchester.

Actor Chris Fountain, 33, played Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013. Chris was well known for his role as heartthrob Justin Burton in Hollyoaks too, and he then went on to play the part of Tommy Duckworth after his stint in the soap.

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Former Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain has been stranded for months in Bali, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.The 32-year-old actor, who played Tommy Duckworth on the hit soap as well as Justin Burton in Hollyoaks, went on holiday to the Indonesian Island with some friends back in March and was unable to get a flight back to the UK.