Adam Thomas is looking for jungle glory on Friday evening’s finale of I’m a Celebrity: South Africa. This is the star’s second time within the jungle, after inserting third again in 2016. He proved to be such a success with viewers that three years later, he returned to host the spin-off present, Extra Camp.
Adam hasn’t had the smoothest journey on this new collection, having main clashes with fellow campmates David Haye and Jimmy Bullard, however will he be capable of beat co-stars Craig Charles, Harry Redknapp and Mo Farah to the crown?
The actor rose to fame when he appeared on Waterloo Road as pupil Donte Charles again in 2006. He appeared within the position for 3 years, and later re-joined the forged in 2023, returning as the identical character. After his stint as Donte, he appeared as Adam Barton in Emmerdale, showing in almost 1,000 episodes of the favored ITV cleaning soap.
The star additionally competed on Strictly Come Dancing in its twenty first collection, the place he was paired with Luba Mushtuk. The pair made it to week 7, the place they have been eradicated after their rumba.
However, Adam is not the one famous face in his household, and he little question may have the help of his brothers. Scroll down to satisfy Adam’s household beneath…
Ryan Thomas
Ryan is greatest recognized for his appearing work. The 41-year-old first appeared as Jason Grimshaw in ITV cleaning soap Coronation Street when he was just 16 in 2000. He performed the position for 16 years earlier than lastly leaving in 2016.
© Getty ImagesAs nicely as Coronation Street, the actor has accomplished different appearing work such as showing in Neighbours and stage exhibits earlier than retiring from appearing in 2021. He additionally competed on Dancing on Ice again in 2024 with Amani Fancy, and the pair have been in a position to win the present, beating out Miles Nazaire and Adele Roberts within the course of, and in 2025, he co-hosted ITV recreation present 99 to Beat alongside Adam.
Ryan started courting his Corrie co-star Tina O’Brien in 2003 however separated in 2009. The pair share 18-year-old daughter Scarlett. Since then, Ryan has launched into a relationship with former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh after assembly on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017. The couple received engaged two years later and have welcomed two youngsters collectively.
Scott Thomas
© WireImageAdam’s twin brother is Scott Thomas. He could not have had a profession in appearing, however the 37-year-old has nonetheless loved success. The actuality star appeared on the second collection of ITV courting present Love Island the place he and then-girlfriend Kady McDermott got here in third place. He returned to the All Stars model of the present in 2025, however he opted to depart on the 18th day.
Famous father Dougie James
The trio’s father Dougie is a singer and was a part of 70s band Soul Train that toured with the likes of the Jackson 5 and James Brown of their hey-day.
The brothers and Dougie beforehand appeared in Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai, the place they explored their roots. Speaking about their dad becoming a member of them for the present, Adam mentioned: “Getting to take him along on this journey with us was very special. It’s pretty much his show, he steals this show from start to finish. So he was finding out about his dad, but we were also finding out about our dad also.”
© InstagramScott added: “It was emotional but positive at the same time. We got a lot from it as brothers with our father. It’s made our bond stronger with him even more so.”
Dougie sadly died on the age of 72 on 20 November 2020.
