He was the golden boy of the soap world after he soared to fame with his roles in both Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.
Chris Fountain, once a prominent actor in British soap operas *Hollyoaks* and *Coronation Street*, rose to fame with roles such as Justin Burton and Tommy Duckworth. He won critical acclaim, including a Best Actor award at the British Soap Awards in 2008. However, his career was derailed in 2011 when offensive and violent lyrics from his alter-ego, The Phantom, were discovered online, leading to his dismissal from *Coronation Street*. The scandal left him in severe depression, struggling with panic attacks and a sense of professional ruin.
In 2022, Chris suffered a mini-stroke, losing his ability to speak temporarily, and later revealed he has a heart condition. He has since undergone heart surgery. Additionally, he experienced devastating grief after the death of his grandfather from lung cancer in 2024.
Currently, Chris has shifted focus to music, pursuing DJing and performing under the name DJ Chris Fountain, touring in locations like Colombia, Miami, and across North and South America. He has also participated in events such as the Burning Man festival and the London Marathon, indicating a move away from acting.
