Fleeshman to pen tracks with Sir Elton

Rex Features

Richard Fleeshman is to pen tracks with childhood idol Sir Elton John.

The former Coronation Street actor and Soapstar Superstar winner told the Manchester Evening News that Sir Elton has been "so supportive" of his career.

Fleeshman, who supported Sir Elton on his summer arena tour, said: "We're going to be writing some songs together towards the end of this month.

"It's really nice of him to do it and we're just going to see what happens. Sometimes these things work, sometimes they don't. But, either way, it's going to be exciting."

The 19-year-old, who released his debut LP Neon last November, will also rejoin Sir Elton for the December dates of his 'Red Piano' tour.

Fleeshman is currently busy filming a role in BBC musical drama series The Choir Project, which is scheduled to air early next year.

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