Former Coronation Street actor, Richard Fleeshman will be supporting Elton John on his upcoming UK tour.

“It’s probably his best achievement since turning to singer-songwriting,” a friend of Fleeshman told The Mirror.

“He’s made no secret he’s really excited at linking up with Elton.”

Richard left Corrie in 2006 to persue his music career, not long after he won TV talent show, Soapstar Superstar.

Watch a recent interview with Richard here.