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But one-time hunk Adam Rickitt looked almost unrecognisable while out jogging in New Zealand over the weekend.

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Adam Rickett jogging in Auckland last week and (right) during his Coronation Street days in 1997

The 29-year-old, who quit acting to pursue a career as a Conservative MP, looked gaunt and skinny while running in Auckland, where he is starring in soap opera Shortland Street.

The image is a far cry from the photograph that heralded his arrival on Coronation Street and cemented his image as a gay icon in 1997.

Rickitt plans to return to the UK to contest a seat for the Tories at the next election.

He's been linked with the Chester constituency, close to his home town of Crewe.