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Ryan Thomas calls Celebrity Big Brother the ‘hardest experience of his life’ as he hints at marriage and babies with girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh

RYAN Thomas has called Celebrity Big Brother the “hardest experience of his life”.

Speaking about his experience, which saw him falsely accused of hurting Roxanne Pallett, the actor admitted it felt like he had been away for a year, as he revealed plans to start a family with girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh.

 Ryan Thomas has revealed how hard he found CBB
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Ryan Thomas has revealed how hard he found CBBCredit: Channel 5

The winner told The Sun Online: "It's the hardest experience of my life. It's daunting to be out if I'm quite honest as being in the house for three and a half weeks with everyone, seems like a year.

“I don't know what's been said about Roxanne or if Lucy will forgive her.”

He went on to reveal that he very much sees a future with Lucy, saying: “Lucy is someone I want in my life for a very long time. Marriage and babies... just taking it one day at a time."

 Ryan is planning a future with Lucy Mecklenburgh
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Ryan is planning a future with Lucy Mecklenburgh
Ryan Thomas wants to look forward rather than dwell on the Roxanne Pallet incident

Discussing his plans now he's out, he revealed: "The first box I want to tick off is getting a big hug from my daughter."

Ryan has a nine-year-old daughter, Scarlett, from his relationship with Tina O'Brien.

Ryan added: "It's been a privilege to come out and see my brothers and Lucy, they are my world.

"I've just turned my phone on this morning and there has been an overload of love and support."

Ryan - who has received a £500,000 payday for the show - won the show after breaking down in the house when former Emmerdale star Roxanne accused him of punching her.

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 Ryan was delighted to win CBB last night
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Ryan was delighted to win CBB last nightCredit: Rex Features
 Lucy supported Ryan throughout the experience
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Lucy supported Ryan throughout the experience

She later quit the programme and went on air to admit she had "got it wrong", and the star has refused to criticise her while still revealing he feared for his career and reputation when she made the false allegation.

He said: "I was a scared little boy. We all know how something like that can stick on a man. I just wanted out. To be with my manager who could protect me. I felt like I was going to get a call from the police."

Ryan won praise from viewers of the show when he told CBB host Emma Willis he would "forgive" Roxanne for her false claims.

He said: "If she wants forgiveness and it makes her feel better then I would rather give her that because I think she's been punished enough by the public and the people around her."

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 The Thomas brothers with Emma Willis at the wrap party
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The Thomas brothers with Emma Willis at the wrap partyCredit: Instagram


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