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Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lucy Mecklenburgh takes swipe at mum-shamers as she defends parenting approach
TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, who has two children with former Coronation Street cast member Ryan Thomas, has defended herself following a question about her parenting Reality TV star Lucy Mecklenburgh has opened up about her approach to parenting following a "negative" question on social media about her family's lifestyle. She said that it is "really important" to the speak out about the situation. Lucy, 33, has two children with her fiancé Ryan Thomas, 41. The couple are parents to kids Roman, five, and Lilah, three, together. Through the relationship, she is also a step-parent to Scarlett Thomas, 16, who is former Coronation Street actor Ryan's daughter from a previous relationship. Former the Only Way is Essex star Lucy often posts about her life on Instagram. It includes keeping fans updated on holidays and her going away, with her having occasionally posted on the platform about taking trips without her kids. Lucy was faced with a question about her lifestyle in a Q&A on Instagram yesterday. After inviting her followers to submit questions, she revealed that one submission asked about her having previously gone away with Roman and Lilah. The question read: "Why do you always leave your kids and go away?" Lucy responded in a post that included a photo of herself and her partner Ryan sat in a restaurant, which is thoughts to have been taken on a holiday together. Addressing the question, Lucy wrote in her response: "I know this was meant as a negative message but actually I think it's really important to talk about. I adore my kids so much and as much as [I] get mum guilt every time I leave them I think it's so healthy for a relationship to have a date night or short break away with your partner or friends." She went on to add that she also travels away for work. Lucy wrote: "I also do have to go away a lot to London or abroad to my retreats but that's my work and actually I absolutely love what I do & love that my kids see me enjoying my job." Lucy co-founded the brand RWL, which hosts wellness and fitness retreats, including in Portugal. Earlier this month, she posted about having been away at a retreat in the UK, with her writing: "My favourite kind of weekend away." She told her followers in a video message: "Oh my god, I cannot believe this weekend has come around so quickly. So the last time I was here was October and it was one of the best weekends of my life, so I just had to do it again." Lucy said it included walks in the countryside, "delicious" food that is cooked for the guests, a variety of workouts, hot tub use and being surrounded by "like-minded women". She added: "This is the ultimate girls weekend away." Lucy had previously posted about needing some time away. Last month, said over footage from a retreat: "I need a break and we shouldn't feel guilty for feeling like this because when I get time to myself doing something that I love that is looking after my wellbeing, I am definitely a better mum and better at my job." Days earlier Lucy had revealed to fans that she had enjoyed a family holiday abroad recently too though. Lucy had gone on a Royal Caribbean Cruise with Ryan, their two kids and her stepdaughter Scarlett in April. The trip included stops in Miami, St. Kitts and the Bahamas. She wrote in a post about the holiday that she hadn't ever planned to go on a cruise but was already looking forward to another with her family in the future. She wrote: "Honestly, cruising with kids? Game. Changer. Non-stop fun, dreamy destinations every day, amazing food (still thinking about it), and the kids' clubs? Unreal." After sharing the itinerary, she told fans: "Would I do it again? In a heartbeat."
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lucy Mecklenburgh shows off her slender physique in a burgundy bikini as former TOWIE star gets dressed for the heatwave
Lucy Mecklenburgh confirmed she's lost none of her appetite for health and fitness as she showed off her athletic physique on Thursday. The gym-conscious mother-of-two looked toned and trim as she modelled a deep red bikini while taking Instagram followers through another fashion video. Lucy, 33, showed off a slender waistline as she accompanied her swimwear with denim shorts and a breezy floral kaftan before setting off for the day. She rounded off her seasonal look with a pair of red tinted sunglasses, while a woven maroon handbag continued a dominant colour scheme. The Instagram post comes shortly after Lucy documented 'one of the most emotional weeks of her life' in a tearful TikTok video. The ex-TOWIE star was overcome with emotion as she, partner Ryan Thomas and their children packed up their 'memory filled' family home before moving to a new property in Manchester. Lucy explained she'd bought the house as a single woman 11 years ago, but now the family needed more space. As photos were taken down from the walls of her daughter's bedroom and furniture packed away, the former TV personality star sobbed, admitting she never expected the process to be such an emotional one. She said: 'One of the most emotional weeks of my life, I really didn't expect to get so emotional but I moved out of my home of 11-years this week. 'That's how we spent out half term, actually the kids had the best time'. She added: 'We had mixed emotions because we outgrew this house so long ago, we've made the big move to Manchester and we're really happy. But there are so many memories I have hung onto in this house'. 'I went from being single, my first big renovation project, it was my first real home since moving out of my parents I guess. 'I brought my babies back from hospital here and honestly there's something about that, that I could never get rid of this house. 'So we just made it work over the years, but it definitely wasn't big enough, we didn't have enough bedrooms, enough storage'. Lucy showed off a slender waistline as she accompanied her swimwear with denim shorts She went on to say that despite her tears the family had definitely made the right decision and it was 'time to go'. 'Seeing the rooms empty, is just the bit that made me cry,' she added. The TV personality is a parent to son Roman, four, and two-year-old daughter Lilah with former Coronation Street star Ryan. The actor is also a father to 16-year old daughter Scarlett, his only child with ex-partner and former co-star Tina O'Brien.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ryan Thomas blasts Scarlett nepo baby claims, reveals secret Father's Day heartache & the real reason he hasn't wed Lucy
SITTING in the driver's seat of his Maserati, Ryan Thomas chuckles as he realises he's got a pair of toddler's pants stuffed in his jeans pocket. 'That's dad life,' smiles the Coronation Street star, who has two children with his fiancée, former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh – recently-potty-trained Lilah, three, and son Roman, five. 'When Lilah handed me a pair of pants today, it reminded me of when I was in a club and found a dummy in my pocket. I thought, 'What's my life come to?!'' Of course, this Manchester -born family man wouldn't have it any other way. Within minutes of our chat, it's clear that after playing Jason Grimshaw in Corrie for 16 years, and then Rafael Humphreys in Neighbours in 2018, before winning Celebrity Big Brother the same year, and dazzling on last year's Dancing On Ice, fatherhood is Ryan's most celebrated role. Family man 'When I sit around the table with all my children and Luce, I think, 'I made this'. It's those moments when I really appreciate what I've got,' he says. Ryan also shares 16-year-old Scarlett, his actress daughter, with his ex, fellow Corrie star Tina O'Brien. But don't expect a fourth addition to his brood anytime soon. 'Never, never, ever, ever, ever, ever! I've got three beautiful children. I don't need any more, thank you very much!' he laughs. 'It's a full-time responsibility and really hard work for us parents, though it is the most rewarding job in the world.' He dismisses the term 'blended family' by explaining: 'We're just a solid family, and that's how it will always be.' The family relocated to Manchester in March, after seven years in Essex, largely to be closer to Scarlett, who lives up north with her mum. 'When I was in Essex, Scarlett was coming down frequently – she was there every weekend, school holidays – and then it wasn't happening as much. "You know when they get to an age when their friends are more important than parents? I was really missing the day-to-day stuff, so I was like, 'We need to go home'.' Ryan, 41, shares his 'biggest worry' as a parent is his teen daughter: 'I can't visibly see her, [I don't] wake up with her every morning or know what she's doing,' he says, joking he'll be poised when boyfriends inevitably come calling. Biggest worry 'Have you ever seen Bad Boys II when Will Smith and Martin Lawrence come to the door and the boy asks to take the daughter out on a date? That's what will happen. "It'll be me and my brothers standing there! It's always going to be difficult when your babies leave the nest, because they're always your babies. It doesn't matter how old they are.' Scarlett was 14 when she landed her first major screen role, playing Izzy Charles in BBC drama Waterloo Road alongside her uncle, ex Emmerdale star Adam, 36. 10 There are now whispers she will bank 'at least' £2million by her 18th birthday from lucrative TV and social media work. 'I'm here for it! This is the best news I've ever heard!' roars Ryan, before shutting down claims that Scarlett is a 'nepo baby', AKA a child who's had a leg up into their famous parents' industry. 'Everyone thinks she gets a lift up from family, getting on Waterloo Road. "But she worked damn hard to get that job, and people need to recognise that she's a talented girl – she's up against other people and she's not getting a free ride. 'She has to go through the same process as everyone else – it was between her and somebody else. It wasn't like, 'This is a Thomas, she's going to get this job'.' Scarlett often features in the family's hilarious YouTube and TikTok videos, alongside Ryan's twin brothers Adam and Love Island star, Scott, and their families. More than 903k fans follow the @Thethomasfam__ TikTok account, which has 14.8 million likes – popularity that has prompted some to label them the UK's answer to the Kardashians. 'That's what everyone's screaming out for. Everything I see on socials, is like, 'Give these guys a reality TV show',' says Ryan, insisting that wasn't the goal when they 'fell' into TikTok last autumn. But now there are 'conversations being had with TV production companies'. He says: 'For me and my brothers, it's become a bit of a full-time job. We've probably done every show in the country, but now I get stopped on the street for being a TikToker. "We're so lucky, it's a real privilege to be able to work with your family and have fun.' How does he feel about the tiniest Thomases having public profiles, specifically Scarlett who's built a robust 179k following, but has had to deal with trolling since joining the platform? 'All the family have grown up in the public eye. Scarlett's an actress, so this seems very much aligned to where she's going. "Plus, we never have the kids doing things they don't want to do,' insists Ryan. And how about the exposure Scarlett is getting online? 'It can be difficult being a 16 year old, but that's what it's like for most teenagers, right? "They're all looking at examples of how they're supposed to be, what they do and how they dress. In the forefront of their vision is Instagram and TikTok. "It's frightening, but as long as you've got a loving family around you with a solid foundation, I think you can get through it.' 'Mad time of life' That said, he is all in favour of a ban on children using social media until they turn 16 – the age Scarlett set up her accounts. 'We all can be addicted to social media at some point, even in our adulthood, so to protect our kids, I think that's a great idea.' In 2021, Ryan announced he was turning his back on acting, after struggling to deal with being rejected for roles and experiencing social media trolling. However, in March this year – the same month he and Adam launched their ITV game show 99 To Beat – Ryan was back on the Corrie cobbles filming the exit story line of his on-screen mum Eileen Grimshaw, played by Sue Cleaver. 10 He returned to screens two weeks ago in a storyline that saw Eileen quit the cobbles to run a bar in Thailand with her oldest son. 'When I was in Corrie, it was electric,' says Ryan. 'There were only four TV channels when I started, so it was instant fame, a mad time of life. "To revisit that world and all the crew and cast and going back into the make-up room with all the same make-up girls was bloody magical.' While he has no desire to return full-time to Corrie, did picking up his soap scripts rekindle a passion for acting? 'I did get a bit of a bug for it again, and you never know what's around the corner,' he replies, noting that he no longer cares about public opinion. 'I'm in my own world. I've got my own family now. I'm like, 'Whatever'. I just presented a bloody game show and I don't even know how to present. "Adam and I were up for two [awards] at the National TV Awards – for Best Presenter and Best Game Show – and I'm like, 'How did this happen?' We don't even know how to do it, but we're giving it a go!' Full of infectious positive energy, Ryan isn't afraid to bare his soul, either, particularly as talk turns to his father, '70s soul singer Dougie James, who died unexpectedly, aged 72, in November 2020. 'I haven't talked about my dad for such a long time. God, I miss him every day.' Ryan pauses for a few seconds, overcome with emotion. 'I think about him all the time. I've even got his ashes in my living room and he watches me every night. "I haven't got to the point where I've been able to bury him, because I can't bring myself to not have him with me. "I've asked the boys and they said they're OK with me having him there.' Ryan was 12 and his twin brothers six when his dad – lead singer of Dougie James And The Soul Train, who once toured with The Jackson 5 – left the family, severing contact for seven years. During those years of abandonment, Father's Day must have been really tough? 'Not Father's Day, but in general,' says Ryan. 'I was waiting for him to come back every day. I used to listen to a cassette [of him singing] in bed every night. "It was very, very tough, but I wouldn't change any of it. It's made me who I am and made me a better father – stronger, more stable, responsible, present. "I back myself as a dad, and I think that's because of the mistakes my dad made. I learned from them.' Dougie's absence inadvertently gave Ryan a premature and unlikely grounding in fatherhood, as he stepped up to help mum Gail raise Adam and Scott, eventually financially supporting the family once he hit the big time in Corrie. 'Oh, I was their father, yeah,' he says. 'They are my kids. I know it sounds weird, but I brought them up. I did everything for them – I was that father for them, the man about the house. I'm obsessed with my brothers. "They look at me like a brother, but I look at them like my children, [no] different from the way I look at my own kids, because they're just as important, just in a different way.' Travelling to India in 2019 with his dad and brothers to film their ITV series Absolutely India: Mancs In Mumbai, where they unearthed their family's Indian roots, set a benchmark for future TV projects. Ryan says: 'I'd love to do another project like that, where people get insight into us, but they also get insight into a culture, history, family and brotherhood. 'I would love to do a road trip with them. When we were kids, my nana drove us across Florida in a big red van and I remember it so vividly. I'd love to do that again, a big road trip with all the family.' It was on another adventure, this time on a remote island in the Pacific in 2017, that Ryan met his wife, fitness and health entrepreneur Lucy, 33, while filming Channel 4's Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls. The couple got engaged in the summer of 2019, shortly before Lucy realised she was pregnant with Roman. Six years on, they are no closer to setting a wedding date. 'We are having the conversations and it will happen, but when? We're always renovating and moving. "When that stops and we stop enjoying ourselves, I think it will happen,' says Ryan – who celebrated his 40th birthday last June in Portugal with 80 of their nearest and dearest, an occasion that felt 'like a bit of a wedding'. He and Lucy, who found fame on Towie in 2010, are planning a child-free holiday to Ibiza and have regular Thursday date nights. 'On our last date, we just went out for dinner. It's important to have a little time for yourselves amongst all the hustle and bustle. I absolutely love my time with Lucy. I fancy her and I still get that feeling inside my tummy. "I absolutely adore her and love having time with her on my own. It's hard sometimes, though, because she never switches off, it's always just work or kids. So if I don't plan these date nights, then…' He doesn't get a look in? 'It's all for me!' laughs Ryan. 'I need her all to myself!' Father's Day, though, is entirely about family time. 'As long as I'm sitting around the table with my family, that's all that matters to me. "And this year, I get to show off my two children on the front of Fabulous magazine. How cool is that?!'
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lucy Mecklenburgh puts on a leggy display in a stylish white skirt as she celebrates fiancé Ryan Thomas' birthday at Sexy Fish in Manchester
Lucy Mecklenburgh and fiancé Ryan Thomas looked loved-up as they arrived at Sexy Fish in Manchester on Tuesday to celebrate his 41st birthday. The former TOWIE star, 33, cut a trendy figure in a white and green patterned co-ord set as she walked hand-in-hand with her actor partner. Lucy put on a leggy display in the mini skirt, which she wore tucked into a black plunging blouse and layered over a matching blazer. She elevated her frame in a pair of black heels and toted her belongings in a matching clutch. Styling her long brunette tresses in loose waves, the reality star accessorised her ensemble with a pair of sunglasses and chunky gold earrings. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Meanwhile, Ryan looked dapper in a fitted white T-shirt which he paired with beige trousers and matching trainers. The couple - who are parents to son Roman, five, and daughter Lilah, three - looked happier than ever as they celebrated Ryan's special day. Coronation Street star Ryan is also a proud father to actress daughter Scarlett, 16, from a previous relationship with Tina O'Brien. The celebrations come after Lucy broke down in tears earlier this year as she took to TikTok to document 'one of the most emotional weeks of her life'. She was overcome with emotion as she Ryan and their kids packed up their 'memory filled' family home ahead of their move to a new property in Manchester. Lucy explained she'd bought the house as a single woman 11 years ago, but now the family needed more space. As photos were taken down from the walls of her daughter's bedroom and furniture packed away, the former TOWIE star sobbed saying she never expected the process to be such an emotional one. She said: 'One of the most emotional weeks of my life, I really didn't expect to get so emotional but I moved out of my home of 11-years this week. That's how we spent out half term, actually the kids had the best time'. The celebrations come after Lucy broke down in tears earlier this year as she took to TikTok to document 'one of the most emotional week of her life' 'We had mixed emotions because we outgrew this house so long ago, we've made the big move to Manchester and we're really happy. But there are so many memories I have hung onto in this house'. 'I went from being single, my first big renovation project, it was my first real home since moving out of my parents I guess. I brought my babies back from hospital here and honestly there's something about that, that I could never get rid of this house,'. Lucy continued: 'So we just made it work over the years, but it definitely wasn't big enough, we didn't have enough bedrooms, enough storage'. She went on to say that despite her tears the family had definitely made the right decision and it was 'time to go'. 'Seeing the rooms empty, is just the bit that made me cry,' she added.
North Wales Live
03-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Lucy Mecklenburgh's stunning denim dress from Nobody's Child is selling fast and here's how you get 15% off
Former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh has been showcasing a stunning denim dress in her recent social media photos. The dress in question is Nobody's Child Blue Denim Sleeveless Pinstripe Midi Dress, which is £89. According to the clothing retailer, the denim dress is "in demand" and has been sold 10 times in the last 48 hours. The dress has a low v-neck, button front, panelled waist, which is designed to flatter and an a-line skirt that skims the body. To make it even better, this dress also comes with pockets. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here. UK sizes that are available 12, 14, 16 and 18, but sizes 4, 6, 8 and 10 are currently unavailable on the retailer's website. If you are looking for those sizes, similar dresses give you the denim look for summer include this Off White Shell Print Flutter Sleeve Button Midi Dress from New Look for £32.99. Alternatively, Boden has plenty of options, including the Ada Double Cloth Midi Dress for £112. Nobody's Child description of the dress reads: "This pinstripe dress is sure to be a favourite year after year. "We're obsessed with the soft gathering and pretty line of contrast buttons – she's even got pockets." As styled by Lucy, you can wear this dress with a chunky pair of earrings and your favourite sunglasses. To complete the look, you can wear the outfit with a pair of comfortable white trainers or sandals. The dress is available in three more colours - burnt orange for £82, cream pinstripe also for £82 and a blue floral colour for £89. You can get the denim dress - or any purchase from Nobody's Child if it is your first order, for 15% off when you sign up to the retailer's newsletter. Further information on how to do that can be found right at the bottom of this page here. While there are no reviews for the dress on the retailer's website, Nobody's Child has received over 2,000 reviews on Trustpilot, with an overall rating of 3.3 out of five stars. One reviewer said: "Good customer service, fast answer and useful. Beautiful dress". Another customer said: "My first order with Nobody's Child and I love my new dress. I received excellent customer service from Violetta too. I will definitely purchase again." While another shopper had this to say: "The quality of their clothing is fantastic—stylish, well-made, and comfortable. I couldn't be happier with both the service and the products. Highly recommended!" But not everyone was happy with their purchase. One person claimed they had an issue with the clothes' sizing. They said: "I really like the clothes here, they are good quality and good designs, however their sizing is WAYYYYY off. "I have spent ages returning/exchanging and trying items on. Some sizes 10 fit, others size 12 and now I've returned some size 12 for size 14. "But also have a dress which fits which is a size 10. It's annoying and time consuming. Please sort out your sizing."
