I realised that the only time I really enjoyed music was when I was in the studio writing. So even though it was a six album deal, they saw quite early on that I wasn't enjoying it as I should be. I didn't feel there was anything behind it.

In March 2006 Rickitt took part in the Channel 4 reality show The Games. He made a return to the London stage to star in Bill Kenwright's production Office Games followed by a new play Final Judgement and also appeared in Nick Moran's play Telstar on UK Tour. He finiAdam Rickittd last in the contest.

He now works as a charity fundraiser. He is most well known for playing Nick Tilsley in the soap opera Coronation Street from 1997–99 between 2002-04.