‘Talk about a proud moment’: Ryan Thomas gushes over daughter Scarlett’s debut acting role in BBC Waterloo Road

Ryan Thomas shares his excitement over daughter’s acting role after BBC Warterloo Road returns
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Ryan Thomas has voiced how proud he is of his daughter Scarlett after the 14-year-old made her acting debut on BBC Waterloo Road on Tuesday night.

The former Coronation Street actor, 38, from Manchester, shared a video on his Instagram stories gushing over his daughter to his one million followers as the show returned to screens after a eight year hiatus.

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He said: “What a time to be alive. Tonight, BBC One, 8pm, Waterloo Road, my little brother Adam, my little nephew Teddy and eldest daughter Scarlett take over the TV screen together as a family.

“Talk about a proud moment for the Thomases! Wow. I can’t wait for you guys to see it. We watched it together as a family.”

Waterloo Road is set in Rochdale, Lancashire and follows the lives of teachers and students of a troubled comprehensive school.

Ryan’s brother and former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas, reprised his role as Donte Charles, alongside Scarlett as his daughter and his son Teddy playing his son in the new series.

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Adam spoke to Lorraine Kelly on ITV about how excited he was to have both his niece and son on the series. He revealed that the pair were arguing and fighting on set and he joked about wondering what he had got himself into.

The actor added that it is amazing to be acting with them and he is proud of them both, saying: “I hate to say it but they are better than me”.

Ryan Thomas attend the “House Of The Dragon” (Getty)Ryan Thomas attend the “House Of The Dragon” (Getty)
Ryan Thomas attend the “House Of The Dragon” (Getty)

Scarlett is the eldest daughter of Ryan and ex-girlfriend Tina O’Brian, who played Sarah Platt in Coronation Street. The pair met on the show and began dating in 2003. They were together for six years before splitting in 2009.

Ryan has been dating ex-TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh since 2017 after meeting on Bear Grylls Celebrity Island TV series, the couple are parents to Roman and Lilah.

Ryan, Adam and their brother Scott, who is best known for starring on Love Island, talk about life, inspirations and how to overcome challenges on their podcast ‘Mancs on the Mic.