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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street hunk Adam Rickitt and GMB host wife's new life in Sicily as they splash out on Mediterranean home
FORMER soap hunk Adam Rickitt and his Good Morning Britain star wife Katy have made a huge property investment overseas. The couple have long dreamt of a life in Sicily and now they have made it a reality after remortgaging their UK home and splashing the cash of a Mediterranean holiday home. Advertisement 6 Adam and Katy Rickitt has purchased their dream home overseas Credit: Instagram/@katyrickitt 6 Former Corrie hunk Adam already seems to be settling into the home from home Credit: Instagram/@katyrickitt 6 Katy has already been showing off pics from inside their new showbiz pad Credit: Instagram/@katyrickitt Adam and Katy confirmed last week that they had sealed the deal on snapping up their dream pad in the sun. The 47-year-old revealed it would be their "home from home" with a view to spending an increasing amount of time there. Katy and Adam's main base is in Knutsford, Cheshire with their two dogs but it seems they could be ditching the luxury county for life in the sun full-time if plans come to fruition. Former soap star Adam and his journalist wife have set up their own side hustle in Cheshire but have plans to move the business to Sicily in time. Advertisement Read More on Adam Rickitt Their craft beer and artisan gin bar called Dexter and Jones has become vital in their lives but they could adapt they sunshine life to include their business. Speaking all about their European dream, Katy wrote on Instagram: "What the hell just happened. We are giddy with excitement! "After a ceremony much like a signing of the wedding register we are the proud owners of a tiny slice of heaven in the island we've come to know as the Happy Place: ortigia! "After years of obsessively binge watching @aplaceinthesunofficial I still never thought I'd be lucky enough to do this, and maybe we are actually crazy as we've remortgaged our own house to do so!" Advertisement Most read in News TV Katy continued: "But we came to the conclusion that life is too short and being able to save up the date nights and escape here when life gives you a breather rather than having to always plan ahead just felt like the ultimate dream … and worth accepting that the bulldogs will always own the only sofa at home for. "We will give you all a proper tour very soon but for now we are off to go and shop for paint and hoovers in the sunshine!! How crazy is that?!!!" Hollyoaks and Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt strips totally naked for charity calendar Adam also spoke about the decision as he wrote online: "We did a thing!! "It's been a lifelong dream to have a Sicilian not not a it is ours!!!" Advertisement In the accompanying snaps, the celebrity pair showed off some of their brand new home. Adopting a traditional European feel, it was adorned with exposed stone walls and white-wash features . It also came complete with built-in seating areas and a stunning outdoor terrace - perfect for the pair to host their family and A-list pals. 6 Katy has vowed to give fans a full tour of the house Credit: Instagram/@katyrickitt Advertisement 6 The couple hope to move their business overseas Credit: Instagram/@katyrickitt 6 Adam rose to fame as a Corrie pin-up Credit: PA:Press Association
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Corrie star left heartbroken as best man and friend of 46 years dies
Former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the death of his close friend of 46 years. He described his friend as 'the rock that would stand by me as the waves crashed' Former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt has been left heartbroken after his best man and friend of 46 years died. Adam Rickitt found fame on the cobbles as Nick Tilsley between 1997 and 1999 and then from 2002 to 2004. Adam's character was involved in the soap's first-ever gay kiss with Todd Grimshaw (played by Bruno Langley). Following his stint in the ITV soap, he moved on to other popular soaps, including Hollyoaks and Doctors. Adam also tried his hand at being a pop star and gained recognition for his 1999 music video for the song I Breathe Again. Away from the world of showbiz, Adam has been very busy with an entirely different career and one which he's entirely committed to. Along with his journalist and TV reporter wife Katy Rickitt, he launched a craft beer, gin and wine shop and bar. The business, called Dexter and Jones, is based in Knutsford, Cheshire. It sells over 800 different craft beers, 10 draft beers, which are regularly switched up, more than 300 small batch gins and over 200 different wines. Customers can order the drinks to take home or enjoy them on the premises. As well as a different career direction, Adam can be seen sporting a completely new personal image these days. A far cry from the clean shaven cobbles lad Nick, he is now rocking a much buffer physique, numerous tattoos and shoulder-length blonde hair. But in his personal life Adam has had a tough week this week following the passing of his closest companion of 46 years. On Thursday May 8 Adam took to Instagram to share a heart-wrenching tribute to his friend. He captioned the black and white image: "So hard to goodbye. I can't even describe who you are to me. Part father, part friend. For 46 years I knew no matter what the sea of life threw at were the rock that would stand by me as the waves crashed. "You would take on an army for would always be my were the best of were my best man. I feel like I've lost I can't be sad. The day Janet died ..the joy left you. I'm so happy the 2 of you are we'll miss you best have everything on ice for when we see you again!" Fans flooded the comments section with messages of condolence and support. One wrote: "What a fabulous moment captured of two lifelong buddies. You will find each other again i am quite sure of that. And remember: death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal." Another wrote: "That's one beautifully worded tribute. I am so sorry for your loss."
