Adam Thomas is returning to I’m A Celebrity jungle as he battled for the crown on the spin-off present in South Africa
Adam is ready to seem on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here South Africa (Image: ITV)
Adam Thomas has established himself as a recognisable presence on British tv since rising as a teenage expertise.
The performer launched his profession following an look on BBC’s Doctors in 2002, although he is significantly recognised for portraying Donte Charles in Waterloo Road and Adam Barton in Emmerdale.
Subsequently, the actor has grown into a well-liked persona and has featured in quite a few profitable programmes, with Adam now confirmed to seem within the second collection of the I’m A Celebrity All Stars spin-off.
He travelled to South Africa alongside fellow celebrities together with Scarlett Moffatt, Harry Redknapp and Gemma Collins for the pre-recorded programme final yr, which broadcasts tonight (April 6) on ITV at 9pm.
His preliminary look got here in the course of the sixteenth collection of the favored actuality programme in 2016, when he exchanged the Yorkshire Dales for the jungle and secured third place.
During that first look, he earned the moniker “Mr Bushtucker Trial” after finishing a record-breaking 12 challenges, representing the best quantity for any single participant within the programme’s historical past.
Before Adam’s jungle comeback tonight (April 6), uncover extra about his non-public life past the cameras.
Is Adam Thomas married?
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Adam is married to Caroline Thomas, née Daly. The couple first met in 2007 when he was 19 years previous. Following years collectively, they married in 2017.
Caroline operates her personal dance academy and has beforehand labored as an expert dancer. The pair have two youngsters. Their eldest, Teddy, arrived in 2012.
He beforehand secured a job on BBC’s Waterloo Road alongside his actor father. The couple subsequently welcomed their daughter Elsie in summer season 2018.
Debilitating well being battle
Adam was initially identified with rheumatoid arthritis in 2023, however medical professionals have since revised this to psoriatic arthritis, a continual autoimmune dysfunction that causes joint ache, swelling, and stiffness.
The actor has been candid about his battles with this lifelong sickness, constantly updating supporters via social media posts.
He just lately posted a touching tribute to wife Caroline, describing her as “the best wife” whereas conveying his appreciation for her steadfast help all through his debilitating well being battle.
He wrote in a publish shared to his Instagram: “Shout out to my wife Caroline, genuinely the best mother, the best wife, NURSE, and somehow still my best friend after 18 years together! This past month she’s been everything…always supporting me, always there, holding it down in ways big and small.”
Adam continued: “From meal preps to keeping me on top of my medication (yes, I still can’t inject myself), deep chats sitting in the bath together, trying to solve life like we actually know what we’re doing.
“We’ve laughed, we have cried, we have argued (clearly), however I would not change a single little bit of it. I am keen on that in spite of everything these years, you are still the particular person I need to discuss to first, snicker with probably the most, and be fully myself round”
He completed: “I advised you this morning, and I’ll say it once more, I really like rising with you! And large congratulation s on profitable Family Member of the Month, properly deserved. Haha Keep up the nice work. I really like you @carolinethomas23.”
Famous household
Adam isn’t the sole celebrity in his family, as his twin brother Scott Thomas previously featured on Love Island in 2016 and subsequently returned to the villa last year for the All Stars series.
His other brother Ryan is renowned for portraying Jason Grimshaw on Coronation Street. The trio share a close bond, co-hosting a podcast where they discuss their childhood while entertaining followers with their amusing videos on their shared TikTok account.
What is Adam Thomas’ net worth
Adam is reportedly valued at an estimated £1.6million, owing to his impressive television work and business ventures. His media company A&C Thomas Entertainment, established with wife Caroline, holds £504,344 equity including £309,334 in cash.
It paid £83,647 corporation tax up to 27 October 2024, indicating a profit of £334,588 for the year.
I’m A Celebrity…South Africa returns Monday, April 6 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX
