Amanda Abbington has told fans she's suffering from food poising just weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing launch in September.
08.08.2023 - 08:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing fans have reacted with glee as Adam Thomas was revealed as the latest star to be taking part in the upcoming series. The news of the latest casting of the Waterloo Road star comes after the actor joked that he wanted to ‘experience’ the infamous Strictly curse.
Adam was unveiled as the next participant on Tuesday morning (August 8) on The Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East, James Barr and producer Matt. The Manchester-born star, who plays Donte Charles in the BBC school-based series, appeared via video link on the show from his holiday with his wife Caroline and their two children.
And he was clearly overjoyed as he sang Strictly's iconic theme tune with Fleur, who made it to the final of the 2022 series and will be back this year as host of BBC2 spin-off show It Takes Two.
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"That is the song right? That is the right song?" Adam joked before he was asked if he can dance. "Everyone says that I can dance but the only time that they've ever seen me dance is when I'm drunk," he said. "And sober dancing and drunk dancing [are] completely two different things."
He added: "But I'm excited now. I just want to get going and get on the dancefloor." Adam also said in a statement: "I am so excited to be joining the cast of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
"I’ve been such a big fan of the show for years, I can’t believe I’m actually doing it! I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!"
Adam, who is also known for starring as Adam Barton in Emmerdale, also shared Strictly's social media announcement to his own Instagram
Amanda Abbington has told fans she's suffering from food poising just weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing launch in September.
The return date for Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, and fans have just weeks to wait.The show will return to BBC One on 23 September 2023, meaning viewers have just over five weeks to wait. This year's line-up is full of big names as the likes of former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, Ellie Leach, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, ex Love Islander Zara McDermott and Angela Rippon get ready to take to the dance floor.
The return date for Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, and fans have just weeks to wait.The show will return to BBC One on 23 September 2023, meaning viewers have just over five weeks to wait. This year's line-up is full of big names as the likes of Adam Thomas, Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier, and Angela Rippon get ready to take to the dance floor.
Those who are missing their Strictly Come Dancing fix don't have to wait too long until the much anticipated series returns to screens. The hit BBC One dance contest is set to make a comeback for its 21st series with a star-studded line-up competing to lift the all important Glitterball trophy.
The BBC has recommissioned TV drama Waterloo Road for two further series.The TV show, which explores the lives of students at a state school in Greater Manchester, initially ran on the BBC between 2006 and 2015. Earlier in the year, the show returned with two new series and a cast ensemble that included Coronation Street stars Angela Griffin and Kym Marsh and Emmerdale’s Adam Thomas.The next two series of the show will each comprise eight hour-long episodes, with filming set to begin in Greater Manchester in the autumn.
Popular television show Waterloo Road is returning for another series. And the BBC has revealed there will be more than one series.
Adam Thomas has shared his 'worst nightmare' with his fans and luckily it's not being on a dancefloor ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing stint. The actor made the admission on his Instagram Story as he showed how he continues to manage the painful condition he has recently been diagnosed with.
Strictly Come Dancing's newest star Layton Williams has finally broken his silence after his involvement in the upcoming series was hit with fix complaints.
Ryan Thomas has left his fans 'crying' as he posted a sweet tribute to his two younger brothers. But in the process, fans think they have spotted his twin. The actor took to social media on Friday (August 11) to wish twins Adam and Scott Thomas a happy birthday.
Adam Thomas has told fans to 'trust him' as he gave his first big update since being announced in this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up and revealing his health diagnosis for the first time.
Though they may have luxurious lives a million miles away from the majority of people, when it comes to their children, celebrities are just like the rest of us - proud and besotted with them. As the lineup for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing has finally been confirmed, one contestant has been spotted beaming while out with his mini-me children, while another's proud dad has sung his praises.They're not the only ones with lookalike offspring, though.
The final contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as TV star Les Dennis.
Strictly Come Dancing has announced Les Dennis as the final celebrity joining the ballroom cast in 2023. It's not the first time that Les has been asked to be a part of the hit BBC show, as he was originally asked when he was starring on Coronation Street, between 2014 and 2016, but he turned it down. Revealing he would be joining the show on Friday morning, he said: "I was asked when I was in Corrie but you can't do it when you're in Corrie so you have to wait til you come out." The TV presenter, 69, joins stars including Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Nigel Harman and Zara McDermott on the dancefloor this autumn.
Adam Thomas declared 'and so it begins' before opening up about his hidden health battle. The Waterloo Road star has been sweetly supported publically by his wife after he issued a lengthy message on social media after being diagnosed with a painful condition.
Strictly Come Dancing's 13th contestant has been revealed as former EastEnders star Nigel Harman. The news was announced on Thursday morning non ITV's Lorraine show by Christine Lampard.
Adam Thomas and his mini-me son were all smiles as they landed back in the UK following a family getaway to Mallorca.The former Emmerdale star arrived at Manchester Airport, just days after it was announced that he will be competing in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Adam and his wife Caroline made their way through the airport with their children Teddy and Elsie Rose, after jetting back from their holiday, which may be the last time he spends relaxing for a while as he's set to begin training for Strictly soon.The actor sported a beige long sleeved top, striped trousers, and some beige-coloured Crocs as he walked hand-in-hand with his mini-me son.
Adam Thomas has hit out at rumours of a “fix” on Strictly Come Dancing this year as he denies he has an unfair advantage.The former Emmerdale star, 34, was announced as the eighth star joining the show on 8 August, but faced backlash after it emerged that his wife Caroline is a trained dancer who owns her own dance school. Caroline, 32, founded the dance school, ABCD Dance in Altrincham, in 2021.Taking to his Instagram account, where he boasts more than a million followers, he said: “Well the news is finally out.” He added, “I do not know what I have gotten myself into as I cannot dance to save my life as you'll probably find out sooner or later.
Gemma Atkinson was among the many supporting Adam Thomas as he addressed his Strictly Come Dancing appearance for the first time. The Waterloo Road actor delighted his fans and celebrity pals when it was revealed he's signed up to the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest.
BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast Show host Nikita Kanda and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas are the latest stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up.
Confirmed as the eighth contestant taking part in 2023's Strictly Come Dancing series, Adam Thomas is set to be a massive hit. Likely to be this year's hunk of the show, we predict great things for him even though he hilariously admits he "can't dance to save himself!" The Thomas brother is ready to hit the dancefloor with a bang, but just who is Adam Thomas behind-the-scenes? OK! takes a deep dive into the cheeky Manc to find out a little more about the star who will be foxtrotting into our livingrooms every weekend.The former Emmerdale star has already been on our telly for years, even winning a Best Soap Newcomer at the TV Choice awards for his explosive storylines in the soap.