Former Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitt recently disclosed that he lost the substantial earnings from his early television career due to his father’s misuse. In a candid discussion on Vanessa Feltz’s TV show, the 47-year-old shared about the strained relationship with his late father, attributing the loss of his money to his father’s actions.
Adam, renowned for his role as Nick Tilsley on the long-standing ITV soap in the late 1990s, expressed that despite his success, a significant portion of his earnings did not remain in his possession. He revealed that his father repeatedly took his funds, leading to financial instability even during his peak earning years.
The actor recounted his father’s previous success in finance, where he amassed considerable wealth but struggled with alcoholism, resulting in turmoil within the family. Adam mentioned how his father, though financially capable, squandered money, causing rifts in their relationship for over a decade until circumstances forced them to reconnect.
The narrative unfolded as Adam gears up for a musical comeback after more than twenty years since his brief music career. Having ventured into music with the release of his debut single “I Breathe Again” in 1999, which achieved commercial success, he is now back in the studio recording new material following a fresh record deal.
The revelations shed light on Adam’s personal struggles and family dynamics, underscoring the complexities of his past and his journey back to the spotlight.