If Richard Fleeshman’s mother actress Sue Jenkins is to be believed then it would seem that all the major UK record labels are falling over themselves to sign up the 16 year old Soapstar Superstar winner.
“It has been extraordinary,” says Sue. “I’ve got a list of record labels as long as my arm, and they’re all major companies.
“They are all saying wonderful things and are eager for Richard to sign with them, but we’re not rushing into any decisions.
“At the moment, we are having lots of discussions and seeing what deals are being offered.”
However Richard has no immediate plans to leave his train to fame Coronation Street,
“He is very happy in the Street and, at the end of the day, he’s not going to rush into anything,” she adds.
“Richard doesn’t want to do anything quickly or to cover anyone’s songs and release a quick album off the back of Soapstar Superstar.
“He had a good time on the show, but it’s time to step back, take things slowly and develop as an artist, as he wants very much to continue writing his own songs.”
Sounds like Richard has a very wise head on those ever so young shoulders!
