WATERLOO Road star Adam Thomas has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
The Celeb Report previously told how the actor, 34, would be taking to the dance floor this series, swapping the class room for dance lessons.
Adam Thomas has joined the Strictly line-up
Adam is currently in Waterloo Road and stars alongside his real-life niece Scarlett and his son Teddy
Strictly shared the news today, writing: “Dance lessons are on the curriculum for Waterloo Road‘s Adam Thomas he’s ready to be schooled in the world of #Strictly!”
Speaking about taking part, Adam said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast of this years’ Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve been such a big fan of the show for years, I can’t believe I’m actually doing it!
“I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!”
The actor made his breakthrough on ITV’s Emmerdale as Adam Barton and finished third in 2016’s I’m A Celebrity.
Adam’s twin brother is Love Island star Scott and brother Ryan, 39, was in Coronation Street.
He married long-term girlfriend Caroline Daly six years ago.
They have daughter Elsie-Rose, five, and son Teddy, eight, who also plays his son on Waterloo Road.
Speaking previously amid rumours of him signing for Strictly, he joked: “Bring it all on. I love a bit of glitz and glam.
“I just want to experience the Strictly curse.”
Last night Zara McDermott was announced for the show, making history as the first ever Love Island star to land a place.
She joins actress Amanda Abbington, Bad Education star Layton Williams, Strictly’s oldest-ever star Angela Rippon, journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy, comedian Eddie Kadi and Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon.
Adam with wife Caroline and their two children
