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RYAN THOMAS has many TV credits to his name and he could be about to add Dancing On Ice winner to his list of accomplishments.

The former Coronation Street star was paired with professional skater Amani Fancy at the start of the series and the duo have made it all the way to the March 10 finale.

 Ryan Thomas has impressed the judges during his stint on Dancing On Ice
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Ryan Thomas has impressed the judges during his stint on Dancing On IceCredit: Ian West/PA Wire

Who is Ryan Thomas?

Ryan Thomas is an actor who was born on June 10, 1984.

He was born in Manchester and has two famous younger brothers, Adam and Scott.

Ryan is perhaps best known for his role on ITV's Coronation Street.

His younger brother Adam followed in his footsteps into the world of soaps and has starred in Emmerdale and Waterloo Road.

Adam has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and I'm A Celebrity.

The pair's other sibling, Adam's twin Scott, found fame when he starred in the 2016 series of ITV2's Love Island.

He struck up a romance with Kady McDermott on the show but the pair later split.

Ryan, Scott and Adam's father Dougie passed away in November 2020.

The musician's death came just months after he starred in a documentary with his sons titled Absolutely India: Mancs In Mumbai.

Ryan dedicated one of his Dancing On Ice routines to his late father, skating to his dad's cover of the song Easy by The Commodores.

In an emotional Dancing On Ice clip the star said: "My dad had the kindest heart. He'll make a stranger feel like their best friend.

"Every day I miss my dad. Every single day. Sometimes I'll go to pick up the phone to call him and I'll remember."

In March 2021 Ryan announced he was quitting acting, after having "lost the bug for it" and wanting "a different experience".

How did Ryan Thomas meet Lucy Mecklenburgh?

Ryan and ex-TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh met in 2017 when they both starred on the Channel 4 series Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls.

Speaking to The Mirror in 2022, Lucy revealed that Ryan had actually pursued her for years beforehand by direct messaging her via social media but she rejected him until she appeared on the show.

Two years after their romance began, Ryan proposed to Lucy during a romantic trip to Italy in June 2019.

Lucy confirmed the engagement by sharing a picture on Instagram of the moment her fiancé popped the question in the picturesque resort of Positano.

She wrote: "I said YES" along with a ring emoji.

The picture showed the couple smiling with a nighttime view of the Amalfi Coast behind them as Lucy showed off her glittering engagement ring.

'Everyday I miss him' says Ryan Thomas as he dedicates Dancing On Ice routine to late dad in heartbreaking tribute

How many children does Ryan Thomas have?

Thomas has three children - a son and two daughters.

The star shares daughter Scarlett, born October 26, 2008, with his ex-girlfriend and former Coronation Street co-star Tina O'Brien.

Ryan welcomed a baby boy - Roman Ravello Thomas - with Lucy on March 7, 2020.

Shortly after the baby boy's arrival Ryan gushed over Lucy's parenting, saying: "Lucy has been a supermum.

"There is no rule book about being a mother and I think it has been a day-to-day challenge and she has dealt with it all amazingly, I’m super proud of her."

On May 31, 2022, it was revealed that Lucy had given birth to her and Ryan's second child, a girl named Lilah Rae.

Which TV shows has Ryan Thomas appeared in?

Ryan made his debut on Coronation Street as Jason Grimshaw in December 2000.

He took a brief break from the cobbles in 2012 for the spin-off show Corrie Goes To Kenya, which saw him team up with on-screen mum Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw) and former co-stars Brooke Vincent  and Ben Price.

He then left Coronation Street in 2016 after nearly sixteen years.

The following year Ryan joined the cast of the soap opera Neighbours as Rafael Humphreys.

He appeared in 17 episodes of the famous Australian series.

In August 2018 Ryan took part in the 22nd series of Celebrity Big Brother and was crowned the winner.

During his time on the show he found himself at the centre of the infamous Roxanne Pallett "punch-gate" which saw the actress accuse him of punching her.

The incident sparked over 11,000 complaints to Ofcom.

Ryan took part in ITV competition The Games in May 2022 and was runner-up behind Love Island star Wes Nelson.

In August 2022 he took part in Celebrity MasterChef.

It's just bloody hard work. It caught me off-guard. I feel like I have done so many shows and challenges.I thought this was another one but this one has been a bit of a beast.

Ryan Thomas on Dancing On Ice

Is Ryan Thomas in the Dancing on Ice 2024 final?

In late 2023 Ryan was confirmed for the cast of Dancing On Ice 2024.

He was later paired with one of the show's new professional skaters Amani Fancy.

The duo made their first appearance on the Holly Willougby and Stephen Mulhern-hosted show when it returned to screens on January 14.

They impressed the judging panel - and public at home - throughout the weeks despite suffering two falls in a single live routine and are now set to compete in the finale.

Ryan and Amani will take on fellow finalists Greg Rutherford and Vanessa JamesMiles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer, and Mark Hanretty and Adele Roberts in the hopes of being crowned the winners.

Ahead of the end of the series Ryan joked: "If I'd known how hard it was I may not have done it!"

He added to the press: "But you know what, it's what goes on behind the scenes, the people are so lovely from the judges to the coaches, to the pros. They are a good, solid bunch.

"I love people, and they've made this experience amazing for me. It's just bloody hard work. It caught me off-guard. I feel like I have done so many shows and challenges.

"I thought this was another one but this one has been a bit of a beast. It caught me off-guard, it's the hardest challenge to date. I can at least look back and say I got to the final."

 

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