Where is Carl King actor Tom Lister now?
Carl King was played by actor Tom Lister. Before Emmerdale, Tom appeared in episodes of The Bill and Heartbeat. The now 47-year-old joined Emmerdale in...Carl King was played by actor Tom Lister. Before Emmerdale, Tom appeared in episodes of The Bill and Heartbeat. The now 47-year-old joined Emmerdale in 2004.
After leaving Emmerdale in 2012, Tom went on to appear in 42nd Street – The Musical, The Doll Maker and Doctors.
Tom Lister sets up a window-cleaning business
In 2022, it was reported that Tom had been badly affected by Covid. He revealed during an interview with Coastal Radio DAB at the time, that he’d started working as a window cleaning during the pandemic.
“I started cleaning windows for my mate’s company,” Tom explained. “I was doing it for quite a while and it was great to keep my head sane.
“And then that has really just progressed and I have actually franchised that company and I am now kind of doing it myself. So I have got customers down here in Blackpool. It’s called Aqua Bright.”
Tom’s weight loss journey
Tom also revealed the pandemic saw him pile on the pounds. In 2023 unveiled a toned and fit body.
Taking to Instagram at the time, Tom shared some topless photos of himself to share his weight loss journey with his followers. He explained that he had been working with an online coach over the last six months.
He wrote: “Covid hit me HARD in terms of lack of work opportunities, leaving me feeling a bit bereft and low on self esteem and motivation. This resulted in me piling on the weight and feeling pretty [bleep] all round.”
He then announced: “I have lost over 16kg (2.5 Stone in old money). I haven’t been this lean for over 20 years.” The pictures featured him in just his underwear to prove how fit he’s become!
