Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt, 48, proves he's still got soap heartthrob status as he shows off his muscular six-pack while performing at Manchester Pride

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 09:50 EDT, 31 August 2026 | Updated: 09:59 EDT, 31 August 2026 Adam Rickitt proves he is still every inch the soap star hunk as he took to the stage at Manchester Pride on Sunday. The former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star, 48, cemented his status as both actor and singer when he released I Breathe Again in 1999, as he belted out the song on stage at the annual event much to the joy of admirers. He famously stripped off for the I Breathe Again video. Adam soared to fame playing Nick Tilsley on Coronation Street from 1997 to 1999, and again from 2002 to 2004, before joining New Zealand soap Shortland Street from 2007 to 2010 and later starring as Kyle Kelly in Hollyoaks from 2017 to 2020. Taking to the stage at Pride, Adam stripped off to display his rippling abs and inked-up torso complete with a snake lining his hip. Adam Rickett proves he is still every inch the soap star hunk as he took to the stage at Manchester Pride on Sunday The former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star, 48, cemeted his status as both actor and singer when he released I Breathe Again in 1998, as he belted out the song on stage at the annual event much to the joy of admirers (pictured in the song's music video) Taking to the stage at Pride, Adam stripped off to display his rippling abs and inked-up torso complete with a snake lining his hipHe went from wearing a vest top to stripping off to show off his frame to the vying admirers as he belted out his cult classic song. Adam swapped life on screens and in the charts to run a pub in Knutsford, Cheshire, however still makes occasional appearances in the spotlight.Adam hit headlines earlier this year when he was granted a restraining order against an obsessed stalker who told him he 'fantasised' about raping a child.He had barred Ron Kleihues from his pub and called police over the threat, but was hounded with letters and messages during a year-long terror campaign.In one letter, Kleihues, 52, wrote: 'If you persist in preventing me from entering your establishment, I will dismantle all that you stand for.'Another incident saw Adam forced to put Kleihues in a headlock when he arrived at the bar uninvited and menaced staff - one of whom he became fixated with, 'declaring his love' for her.The star also made safety arrangements for himself and his wife, former Good Morning Britain presenter Katy, after fearing Kleihues would ambush and stab them in the street. He is pictured performing in 1999 He was surrounded by dancers while his name was placed over a rainbow flag He went from wearing a vest top to stripping off to show off his frame to the vying admirers as he belted out his cult classic song He was seen giving his all during the performance Adam had to go on anti-anxiety medication, and said he would have 'convulsions during the night from stress'.Speaking in court, he said: 'My big fear was not doing enough and that a child was going to get raped because I had not managed to get him stopped.'I asked if he had raped a child and he replied: "No" but said "the demons" were keeping him awake at night. It was going through my head every day and I felt incredibly guilty that a child was at risk. Adam swapped life on screens and in the charts to run a pub in Knutsford, Cheshire, however still makes occasional appearances in the spotlight Adam hit headlines earlier this year when he was granted a restraining order against obsessed stalker Ron Kleihues who told him he 'fantasised' about raping a child.'I had a general sense that he was obviously dissolved mentally. My fear was also that he would attack us. I would not let my wife walk home alone and I was scared for the staff.'At Crewe magistrates court, Kleihues, from Knutsford, Cheshire was issued with an indefinite restraining order which prohibits him from contacting Adam and his wife and three other named victims of his harassment.He was also sentenced to a 12-month community order with a requirement that he attends 30 days of rehabilitation activity, fined £180 and made to pay £472 in costs and surcharge.