News about Adam Thomas

Strictly star reveals he's 'finding it hard to walk' and is 'in pain every day' as he shares update on 'long and hard' arthritis battle

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2024
Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has revealed he's 'finding it hard to walk' as he updated fans on his health amid his battle with arthritis on Tuesday. The former Emmerdale actor, 36, suffers from rheumatoid arthritis - a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in joints and has no cure. He first revealed his diagnosis in August last year as he geared up for the BBC's Strictly, which meant he could barely walk ahead of his dancing debut last September.

Strictly star Adam Thomas' failed restaurant 'under investigation' after going bust owing £300K and 'creditors unlikely to see a penny' - despite actor earning '£200K a year'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 7, 2024
Adam Thomas' failed restaurant The Spinn is reportedly under investigation after it went bust in 2022 after three-years of trading and racking up debts of nearly £300K. According to The Sun that while the former Strictly contestant, 36, earns £200K a year from acting work including his role as Donte Charles on Waterloo Road, the creditors are unlikely to see a penny of what their owed.  Adam opened the eatery in Gatley, Manchester with friend Scott Graham in 2019, followed by a bar and burger sauce company. 

I'm A Celebrity bosses are reviving a huge part of the show four years after it was axed over 'high production costs'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2024
The ITV2 spinoff of I'm  A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has not acted as a companion series to its main show since 2020. It was last hosted by Adam Thomas , Emily Atack and Joel Dommett and previously featured former winners like Stacey Solomon , Scarlett Moffatt and Vicky Pattison in presenting roles.

Inside Soap Awards 2024 WINNERS: Coronation Street is named Best Soap and its heart-wrenching motor neurone disease storyline dominates with Peter Ash winning Best Actor

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2024
TV fans have named Coronation Street their Best Soap for 2024 - in a huge night for the ITV show, which saw it take home a whopping six trophies. Stars of the soap celebrated at the awards ceremony in London after it bagged more than any of its competitors - including the sought-after prizes of Best Actor, Best Storyline, and the big one: Best Soap.

Waterloo Road review: Star-laden school drama is a lesson in how to stay on TV for 20 years, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 10, 2024
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Confucius says, 'Whoever believes there is nothing to fear but fear itself has never worked with Mancunian teenagers.' Actually, it wasn't the Chinese philosopher of 2,500 years ago, although he was the first person to advocate mass education. That quote comes from another sage of great wisdom, the comedian Jason Manford, who is not only presenting his afternoon quiz The Answer Run on BBC1 but has joined the cast of school soap Waterloo Road. Manford plays Steve Savage, a mentor sent to keep an eye on the school's new acting head, Joe Casey (James Baxter).

Waterloo Road SPOILER: Adam Thomas rescues Ryan Clayton from a brutal gang attack as he's beaten in broad daylight in shock scenes from BBC set

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 4, 2024
BBC released a set of spoiler snaps, showing the former Emmerdale star, 36, rescuing Ryan, 32, from a brutal gang attack as he was beaten in broad daylight.  Adam, who stars as Donte Charles in the drama series, could be seen cutting a casual figure in a blue-and-white striped tracksuit hoody as he fought off one of the men. 

Sporting legend 'signs up to Strictly Come Dancing' and has 'everything it takes to win' as the scandal-hit show continues to battle abuse claims

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2024
A former Team GB star has reportedly signed up for new the series Strictly Come Dancing amid the ongoing 'abuse' scandal.  Sam Quek, 35, was part of the hockey team and won gold in the Rio Olympics, before becoming the first female captain on A Question of Sport. According to The Sun, the TV presenter is ready to put on her dancing shoes and bring the glamour to the scandal hit BBC show. 

Fate of BBC's Waterloo Road revealed after epic comeback hit with mixed reviews

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 30, 2024
The fate of BBC One's Waterloo Road has been revealed after it received a mixture of reviews following its epic comeback. The show was originally axed in 2015, but following a revival in audiences during the first COVID lockdown, it returned to screens following an eight-year break in 2023.

Hannah Spearritt 'is set for surprising career change after a series of setbacks' following her ex Paul Cattermole's death

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2024
Hannah Spearritt is reportedly set to move to Costa Rica to start a career in farming after a 'series of setbacks' following Paul Cattermole's death.  The S Club 7 star, 43, enjoyed a trip to the stunning location in 2018 and the visit inspired her and her partner Adam Thomas to set up a cafe in Twickenham in 2022.  However, the cafe was never ready to open fully and a friend told The Sun that Hannah is selling up amid rising costs. 

Zara McDermott deletes gushing post about Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima's 'inspiring work ethic' and their 'unbreakable bond' after dancer was sacked for 'punching and kicking' her

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2024
Zara McDermott deleted a post praising her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima's 'inspiring work ethic' amid allegations he 'punched and kicked her' during rehearsals.  The duo were partnered on last year's Strictly Come Dancing and made it to week six (Halloween week) before being eliminated.  After losing the dreaded dance off to Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk, Zara, 27, thanked her 'amazing partner' on the dance floor, before taking to Instagram to share a gushing post about her time on the show and her partner. 

Kansas schools will start using AI to detect whether people have guns on campus

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2024
There are already 30 states using the technology that Kansas lawmakers are scoping out. The state's education budget this year includes a five million dollar grant that schools may apply for in order to bring this technology to their campus. In order to be implemented, the AI systems must be patented, 'designated as qualified anti-terrorism technology,' in compliance with several industry standards, and capable of detecting 'three broad firearm classifications with a minimum of 300 sub-classifications,' among other things.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien reveals daughter Scarlett's hidden talent as 15-year-old belts out a Lady Gaga track in a packed shopping centre: 'Super proud mum!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 21, 2024
The Coronation Street actress, 40, - who has Scarlett with her former co-star Ryan Thomas -  took to social media to share a clip of her daughter belting out the Lady Gaga track Shallow accompanied by a piano. With her strong vocals, Scarlett had attracted the attention of hundreds of shoppers who all gathered to watch her perform.

Neo-Nazi who named his son 'Adolf' and said he would 'kill a mixed-race child' is freed early from jail - even though Parole Board weren't convinced he has changed his ways

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 20, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Adam Thomas , 27, and Claudia Patatas - who posed in Ku Klux Klan robes with their tiny child - were found guilty of being members of the extreme right-wing organisation National Action, which was banned in 2016. Thomas, then 22, was handed a six-and-a-half-year sentence at Birmingham Crown Court in 2018, while 'remorseless' Patatas, then 38, got a five-year jail term. But self-confessed Holocaust denier Thomas, from Banbury, Oxfordshire, is set to be released in a move that has left Jewish charities horrified. The Parole Board directed his release following a hearing on March 27, in the second review - despite saying that witnesses 'could not be satisfied that the work had been effective'.

Where are the Saturday Night Takeaway presenters now and how many do YOU remember?

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
As the popular show returns to screens on ITV, Ant and Dec will have their twentieth season of Saturday Night Takeaway. The variety show, which premiered in June 2002, has featured some familiar faces and memorable moments from more than 20 years as a Saturday night entertainment staple. But where are the other presenters and guest stars to have featured on Saturday Night Takeaway now and how many can you remember?

After suffering with arthritis for a year, Adam Thomas, 35, gives his health advice on his arthritis journey: 'It's been a long and difficult fight.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2024
After just over a year of suffering from the disorder, Strictly Come Dancing actor Adam Thomas has given an update on his arthritis journey. He took to Instagram to post photos from his most recent hospital visit, saying he did not want to'suffer in silence any more.' The 35-year-old former Emmerdale actor battled back from his rheumatoid arthritis, which meant he could barely walk ahead of his dancing debut last September. As the actor announced on Monday that the last year or so has been "the hardest period of my life to date," the new review does not make for pleasant reading. Adam was admitted to hospital by his wife, Caroline Daly, after he had been in hospital for more than six years.

Does the Dancing on Ice winner receive a cash prize and what do the celebrities get for appearing on the hit ITV show?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 14, 2024
On Sunday, Dancing On Ice, the hit ITV skating show, returned to life. A number of well-known celebrities, including Coronation Street's Adam Thomas and Love Island's Amber Davies, have taken to the ice to determine the next champion. Hannah Spearritt, radio presenter and former Big Brother contestant Adele Roberts, actor and television presenter Claire Sweeney, comedian Lou Sanders, Made in Chelsea actor Miles Nazaire, and ex EastEnders Ricky Norwood are among the guests.

Waterloo Road legend reveals she is pregnant with her first child just months after getting married

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2023
On Wednesday, the actress, who is best known for playing Chlo Grainger on the BBC drama, took to Instagram to announce her jovial news. She is expecting her first child with businessman Matthew Wardle, whom she married in July.

Adam Thomas of Strictly Come Dancing resembles the day's finale festivities as he graciously kisses dance partner Luba Mushtuk

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
After the series finale on Saturday night, Adam Thomas appeared bleary-eyed as he left the Strictly Come Dancing studios. As he bid farewell to his dance partner Luba Mushtuk with a sweet kiss on the cheek, the Emmerdale actor, 35, seemed to be having a great time after the competition, which saw Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola crown champions. Since the live broadcast, the majority of the Class of 2023 reunited to view the finalists, Elstree Studios appeared to be raging.

After more than two years of waiting for a diagnosis, Coronation Street actor Tony Crow addresses his health: 'I'm a registered member of the club'.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 29, 2023
Since announcing that he has waited for a diagnosis, a Coronation Street actor gave fans a major health update.

Angela Rippon, a Strictly Come Dancing actress, breaks his silence after winning a heated dance off against Adam Thomas: "Every week it gets harder."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 8, 2023
Strictly Come Dancing actress Nicole Smyrin has broken her silence after being rescued from the dance floor on Sunday evening as the contestants reached their halfway point of the competition. With Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk in the dance off, the four judges were forced to save Angela and her partner Kai Widdrington over the Waterloo Road actor. Nonetheless, followers were left fuming that the "wrong one" had gone home after the dramatic showdown between the two couples despite unanimous verdict.

After fans raged at the judges for sending him home, Adam Thomas speaks out against the tense Strictly Come Dancing departure: 'We can leave with our head held high.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
Adam Thomas has broken his silence after his controversial expulsion from Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend. On Saturday, the 35-year-old Waterloo Road actor and his pro partner Luba Mushtuk plummeted at the bottom of the leaderboard, with their American Rumba to Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott scoring 27 points out of 40. After losing out to Angela and Kai in the dance-off on Sunday, he became the sixth contestant to be barred from the show.

Adam Thomas is the sixth contestant to be barred from BBC competition after a tense dance off with Angela Rippon

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
On Sunday night, Adam Thomas became the sixth contestant to be disqualified from Strictly Come Dancing 2023. On Saturday, the Waterloo Road actor and his pro partner Luba Mushtuk remained at the bottom of the leaderboard, scoring 27 points out of 40. In a desperate dance-off in the hopes of pleading for judges Craig, Motsi, Anton, and Shirley, they met Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington.

Strictly's Adam Thomas admits he's struggled with self-doubt while overcoming his debilitating illness to perform - and credits his 'unbelievable' wife Caroline for supporting him

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Adam Thomas, a Strictly Come Dancing actor, has confessed to being plagued by self-doubt after overcoming his crippling illness to appear on the show. When speaking to The Sun, the Waterloo Road actor, 35, talked about how the workload has been extremely demanding, leaving him with very little time for his family. Adam, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis earlier this year, admitted that there has been some health problems as a result of his joints disease, as well as a new flu epidemic that has forced him to miss training.

After presenting the dance to their wedding song, Adam Thomas of Strictly's left his wife Caroline in tears with a "extra special" Rumba

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 4, 2023
After a dramatic Rumba run, Adam Thomas of Strictly Come Dancing collapsed in tears on Saturday night's show. Hoss Tess Daly, 35, told the actor that his spouse 'loved it,' after the emotional appearance, with the blonde beauty portrayed on Calum Scott's version of Dancing on My Own.