Soapstar Superstar contestants 15 years on - body makeover, famous split and hit music

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Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and many more battle it out in the hope of winning £200,000 for charity.Hosted by Fern Britton, Ben Shepherd and Blue's Duncan James, the hugely popular show ran for two series between 2006-2007 - with many fans left in awe at their favourite star's hidden musical talents.However, many viewers may be wondering what happened to the stars who appeared on the series too - and over 15 year since Soapstar Superstar ended, Daily Star has taken a look at where the winners and runners up of the show are now.Richard Fleeshman was the first ever winner of Soapstar Superstar, beating fellow contestants Andy Whymet and Lucy Pargeter all the way back in 2006.Three years previously he had also become the youngest contestant ever to win Celebrity Stars In Your Eyes at the age of 13 years old - so with such a great singing voice, it is no wonder he scooped the £200,000 prize for charity The Kirsty Appeal on Soapstar Superstar.After playing Craig Harris in Coronation Street between 2002-2006, the actor has become an established theatre star, performing in productions such as Legally Blonde, The Last Ship and Chicago.He has since made a return to our TV screens however, appearing in BBC series Call The Midwife, Reign and most recently, ITV2 wrestling sitcom Deep Heat as Nick Nitro.Richard also has a link to music megastar Elton John too, as he supported the star on his 2008 tour, following the release of Richard's debut album with Universal records.In his personal life, the actor is also dating model Celinde Schoenmaker, who appeared in films such as Phantom Of The Opera and Rocketman.He has also wowed fans with snaps of his toned abs on Instagram, as well as showing off his athletic physique in.