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South Wales Argus
9 hours ago
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- South Wales Argus
Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas teases soap return
In an Instagram post, the Waterloo Road star shared a picture of them crouched near the iconic Emmerdale village street sign, writing 'I'm BACK!!!!' in the caption. Fans were quick to comment on the post with some excited at a potential return but others believed he might have just been on the set for another reason. Fans react as Adam Thomas teases Emmerdale return One said: 'I really hope this is true as you were my favorite Barton ever!!!!!!!' Another commented: 'Omg this is amazing, just need Kelvin Fletcher and we are sorted x'. This person said: 'SCREAMING! This better be fr'. Someone else shared: 'DONT LIE 😭'. Another Emmerdale fan said: 'As in actually or just for a press conference type thing? Really really need you back! But I also want you to stay in Waterloo Road too 😂'. The longest-running UK soaps Will Adam Thomas return to Emmerdale? Newsquest understands that there are no current plans for Adam Thomas to return to the ITV soap. Thomas was instead filming for something else when he appeared on the Emmerdale set. Thomas is currently playing Donte Carlos in the BBC's Waterloo Road and he started hosting a new gameshow with his brother Ryan Thomas, called 99 To Beat, reports The Mirror. Recommended reading: Having said this, surprise appearances do happen in the soap opera. Back in May, Ryan Hawley who plays the role of Robert Sugden, made an unexpected arrival in the Yorkshire Dales-set village. Adam, Ryan and their brother Scott regularly post content on social media and they're often joined by their children.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Adam Thomas reveals ‘he's back' filming at Emmerdale as he shares pic from set
back home Adam Thomas reveals 'he's back' filming at Emmerdale as he shares pic from set Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ADAM Thomas has returned to the Emmerdale set - seven years after leaving the soap. The TV favourite played Adam Barton on the show for nine years before departing in 2018 when his character was forced to go on the run after covering for his mum Moira's role in the murder of Emma Barton. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Adam Thomas has shared a selfie from the set of Emmerdale Credit: instagram/@adamthomas21 6 The soap star has sparked speculation that he could make a comeback Credit: PA:Press Association 6 But it is understood he is instead working on another project at the show's set Credit: ITV Press Handout Adam took to Instagram today to confirm that he had made a surprise return to the Dales as he posed alongside the famous Emmerdale sign on the way into the village. He put his thumbs up in the selfie before adding the cheeky caption: "I'm BACK!!!!" His post left fans in a flurry as they were quick to assume he was returning as his character of Adam - but is all as it seems? One fan wrote in the comments section: "I really hope this is true as you were my favorite Barton ever!!!!!!!" Someone else added: "The boy is back! Robert, Aaron and Adam. I can't wait!!" Before a third commented: "I hope so. I hope Adam will be there to help Robert uncover what John is really like." However, it is understood that Adam has returned to the Leeds filming set for another project and won't be making a comeback to his acting role. Adam is currently still appearing as Donte Charles in BBC school based drama series, Waterloo Road, with no plans to leave the role. He first rose to fame on the programme before his Emmerdale stint and later returned to the show when it was revived by BBC bosses. As well as his time on Waterloo Road, his profile rose through reality TV stints on I'm A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing. Adam Thomas reveals brutal health battle as she admits 'I've been in pain every day for two years' He has also turned his hand to presenting with stints hosting the jungle spin-off show as well as recently teaming up with his brother, Ryan Thomas, for ITV programme, 99 To Beat. Off-screen, Adam has been facing a gruelling health battle for the past two years which he confessed has left him in the utmost pain. Adam was diagnosed with rhematoid arthritis - a condition that effects the joints - in 2023 just before he took part in Strictly Come Dancing. Earlier this year, he spoke about living with the condition during an appearance on Good Morning Britain. 6 Adam's star power rose during his time in the I'm A Celeb jungle Credit: ITV 6 His first claim to fame was Waterloo Road Credit: Instagram He recalled: "I've been struggling with this autoimmune disease now for about two and a half years. 'It's been tough. I'm not over-exaggerating when I say this but literally within two and a half years, every day I've been in pain. 'It's difficult but now I feel like I've found - because I've been on so many different meds and trying so many different things, back and forth from doctor's and hospitals.' Adam revealed he is trying out a new 'carnivore diet' and says it has helped. He said: 'I've noticed a huge difference, especially within the past couple of weeks. 'It's given me a little bit of hope now. 'I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I'm feeling the best way I've felt for a while.'
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas teases soap return
In an Instagram post, the Waterloo Road star shared a picture of them crouched near the iconic Emmerdale village street sign, writing 'I'm BACK!!!!' in the caption. Fans were quick to comment on the post with some excited at a potential return but others believed he might have just been on the set for another reason. A post shared by Adam Thomas (@adamthomas21) One said: 'I really hope this is true as you were my favorite Barton ever!!!!!!!' Another commented: 'Omg this is amazing, just need Kelvin Fletcher and we are sorted x'. This person said: 'SCREAMING! This better be fr'. Someone else shared: 'DONT LIE 😭'. Another Emmerdale fan said: 'As in actually or just for a press conference type thing? Really really need you back! But I also want you to stay in Waterloo Road too 😂'. Newsquest understands that there are no current plans for Adam Thomas to return to the ITV soap. Thomas was instead filming for something else when he appeared on the Emmerdale set. Thomas is currently playing Donte Carlos in the BBC's Waterloo Road and he started hosting a new gameshow with his brother Ryan Thomas, called 99 To Beat, reports The Mirror. Recommended reading: All Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale TV schedule changes next week Emmerdale star lands new role in rival BBC drama months after leaving ITV soap Coronation Street character to fight for their life in Friday's episode Having said this, surprise appearances do happen in the soap opera. Back in May, Ryan Hawley who plays the role of Robert Sugden, made an unexpected arrival in the Yorkshire Dales-set village. Adam, Ryan and their brother Scott regularly post content on social media and they're often joined by their children.
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Erin Andrews teases new game show hosting gig after ‘Dancing with the Stars' breakup
Erin Andrews said she 'loves trying to be the female version of Michael Strahan,' who became a media giant after his NFL retirement in 2007. During the latest installment of the 'Calm Down' podcast, the veteran Fox Sports sideline reporter revealed she's going through a rollercoaster of emotions as she films a new Fox game show, '99 to Beat,' alongside actor Ken Jeong. It's Andrews' first hosting gig in the game show space since she left 'Dancing with the Stars' in July 2020. 8 Erin Andrews opens up about her new hosting gig on Fox's new game show, '99 To Beat' during the latest installment of the 'Calm Down' podcast on May 29, 2025. YouTube/Calm Down podcast 'I'm very nervous, I have a ton of anxiety,' Andrews, 47, said. 'But I'm excited to get back into that world. Obviously, it's been a minute since I got the boot from 'DWTS' with [co-host] Tom Bergeron. 'I affectionately love to tell that story. My agent is like, 'Don't say that! You weren't fired, you were replaced.' I was fired.' Andrews, who laughed about her 'DWTS' exit, explained that she's excited to be back in the game show space and is looking forward to 'a fun challenge.' 'I'm excited to have this opportunity,' she said. 'But yeah, we'll see how it goes. It's going to be real interesting… It's with Ken Jeong, also a Fox family member. So I'm looking forward to it. It's going to run during the football season… really exciting. 8 Erin Andrews and Ken Jeong while filming the new Fox game show, '99 to Beat.' Instagram/Erin Andrews 8 Erin Andrews and Ken Jeong while filming the new Fox game show, '99 to Beat.' Instagram/Erin Andrews 'I don't know how much I'm supposed to share. It was a British game show. I've watched it on YouTube, it's hilarious and fun. And here's to the show and more season to come after that. I hope I crush. So it'll be a fun challenge.' Taking to her Instagram Story, Andrews reposted a clip of her and Jeong backstage while filming '99 to Beat' — a show where 100 players compete in various games for the chance to win $100,000, while last place finishers are eliminated. 8 Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews during Super Bowl 2025 between the Chiefs and the Eagles Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Andrews cohosted 'DWTS' for 11 seasons with Tom Bergeron, from season 18 in 2014 through season 28 in 2019. In July 2020, ABC announced Andrews and Bergeron's departures, saying the show was heading in 'a new creative direction — and they were replaced by Tyra Banks ahead of season 29. 8 Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, cohosts of 'Dancing With the Stars' (left) alongside Billy Dee Williams and pro Emma Slater. ABC Andrews said she had been taking meetings to try and get back into the game show world. 'I liked the live element of 'DWTS',' This will be taped so it will be a little different… I was on [the show] 'Pyramid' one time with [Michael] Strahan… I love that whole vibe and had been really taking meetings and trying to get back in that world… I'm super pumped I don't have to wear a ballroom gown… I've also been very open about the whole morning show world, too.' Strahan built a media empire after his NFL retirement following 15 seasons with the Giants. 8 Erin Andrews guest co-hosted 'Live! With Kelly and Michael' with Michael Strahan in April 2016. The former Super Bowl champion defensive end joined Kelly Ripa as a cohost on 'Live! with Kelly' in 2012, and the show was renamed to 'Live! with Kelly and Michael' at that time. Andrews guest co-hosted with Strahan on numerous occasions before he left to join 'Good Morning America' full-time as a morning anchor. He is also a Fox Sports NFL analyst. 8 Michael Strahan at the 'Good Morning America' anchor desk on March 10, 2025 in New York City. GC Images 'I had a blast,' Andrews said, referring to her time cohosting on the 'Live!' with Strahan. Those worlds are something I'm really interested in. I kind of live trying to be the female version of Michael Strahan. … He has so much swagger and he is so good with everyone… his bank account wouldn't be bad to have either. But that's one thing we say about Stra, Stra works his ass off.' Andrews announced that '99 to Beat' is coming to Fox at the network's upfronts earlier this month in New York. 8 Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Michael Strahan during the Fox Upfront '25 presentation on May 12, 2025. Ben Hider/PictureGroup for FOX/Shutterstock That week, she cohosted 'TODAY With Jenna & Friends' with Jenna Bush Hager, which films at NBC Studios in New York.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ryan Thomas reveals emotional reason he returned to Coronation Street nine years after quitting as Jason Grimshaw
RYAN Thomas has revealed the emotional reason for returning to Coronation Street - nine years after quitting his role as Jason Grimshaw. The star, 40, played builder Jason in the ITV soap from 2000 until leaving in 2016. 4 Ryan Thomas has revealed the emotional reason for his Corrie return Credit: Getty 4 He has reprised his role as Jason Grimshaw after nearly a decade away Credit: Rex 4 The character most recently appeared in 2016 Credit: ITV Earlier this year, The Sun revealed Ryan would be making a comeback to the cobbles after almost a decade away. He has now opened up about the emotional reason behind his return. Speaking to Metro, Ryan said: "It was a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for what the show has done for me. "When they told me Eileen was leaving, it felt right to be a part of that storyline for her and revisit where it all started." Elsewhere, the star admitted how he "couldn't sleep the night before" - despite his long tenure on the soap. Ryan shared: "Even though I'd been there half my life, I felt like the new kid at school. "It took me half a day to get rid of the nerves. It was a bit of a shock to the system at first. "I even went on YouTube to rewatch old scenes and got nervous. "But it became the norm again very quickly. Everything about the script made it easy for me." A source previously told us: 'It was a no brainer for Ryan to return when he was asked - it's all for Sue. This Morning and I'm A Celebrity star reveal they were BOTH snubbed for 99 To Beat presenting role that went to Ryan and Adam Thomas 'She's like a second mum to him and he was willing to do anything to make her send off as special as she deserves it to be. 'He's not acted for a while so it's a bit daunting but he played Jason for so long that he's looking forward to going back to the cobbles." Since leaving Coronation Street in 2016, Ryan later quit acting after saying he "lost the bug for it". At the time, he revealed on Mancs on the Mic: "It's hard for me. I started off acting, I started off in that game and I really lost the bug for it. "I feel the reason for losing the bug is rejection and going to auditions and not getting them." Ryan has had success on reality TV - winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and Dancing on Ice in 2024. More recently, he and younger brother Adam Thomas have hosted the game show 99 to Beat. Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
