Ryan Thomas issues emotional message after 'hard' Dancing On Ice victory

12 March 2024 , 10:07

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The Dancing On Ice champion says his family are his biggest trophy (Image: Instagram)

Ryan Thomas has opened up about winning Dancing On Ice and says it's not his biggest celebration.

The former actor who is best known for playing Jason Grimshaw on ITV's Coronation Street was crowned the winner of the skating competition on Sunday, beating off reality star Miles Nazaire and radio DJ Adele Roberts. Despite Ryan's winning routine, fans dubbed the programme a "fix" and stated that Adele, who placed second should have won.

Now, Ryan, 39, has taken to social media to address his victory and while he may be in possession of the prestigious trophy, that's not his biggest prize he said. In view of his 1.1 million followers, Ryan praised his doting family who were in the audience to see him be crowned.

Ryan was seen sharing a sweet moment with his son (Instagram)

Sharing snaps of himself with his relatives and his young son, Ryan said: "The real trophy is my family. Thank you to everyone @dancingonice it was the hardest challenge I’ve ever had to do but it’s the people who made it so special for me, in front & behind the camera.

"A have to give a massive thank you to all the pros/coaches/celebs for making me feel part of there family, on & off the ice. I honestly couldn't of done it without your support." Ryan went on to write: "My biggest thank you has be to everyone who voted, you are the real reason I made it to the final. Im forever grateful for all your support." His post which has racked up over 26,000 likes was soon flooded with support from celebrity pals.

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Ryan and his partner Amani Fancy were crowned the winners on Sunday (Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Real Housewives of Cheshire's Seema Malhotra penned: "You smashed @ryanthomas84, well done," alongside a heart emoji. Michelle Keegan gushed: "Amazing congratulations Ry," alongside clapping emojis. Meanwhile, EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick exclaimed: "Go on my shuuuunnnn!!"

"Truly deserved my brother!! Smashed it. Tough to win these shows! Proud of you! All you this," penned Emmerdale's Danny Miller. His former Corrie co-star, Lucy-Jo Hudson typed: "Mate you smashed it, well done xxx." But his family aren't the only people who he shared an emotional message to.

Seconds after being crowned the winner, he dedicated his victory to Olympian Greg Rutherford who was forced to pull out of the competition just hours before the show went live. "I'm speechless!" Ryan exclaimed, adding: "I just can't, it's Amani, I'm happy for her because she's put so much hard work in with me. Listen, Greg, if you're watching this at home... this trophy is for you, mate!" before thanking the public at home for voting for him."

Daniel Bird