Strictly's Adam Thomas admits 'it's starting to get real' as he says 'stay positive' weeks after health diagnosis

BBC star Adam Thomas has penned an emotional message to his followers just weeks after a life-changing health diagnosis. The actor, who is set to star on this year's installment of Strictly Come Dancing, isn't one to shy away from sharing bits of his personal life with fans.

Just hours before the new Strictly trailer dropped, in which this year's full line-up was revealed, he was flooded with support on Instagram after making an admission. Despite having been disgnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in August, Adam insists he is 'staying positive'.

Posing with his kids, the 35-year-old looked upbeat, with the family full of grins. Penning an emotional message to his followers, he said: "What day it’s been!!!! So many emotions right now, its all starting to get real!! Nothing better after a long day, coming home to these two-waiting at the door for me!!

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"Think they are going to enjoy this adventure more than me! Haha I can do this !! Stay positive adam haha."

Shortly after posting the update, the former Waterloo Road actor was flooded with support. @goods_14 wrote: "You’ll be sweet mate! Don’t know you but met you a while back in Alti through Eden who I used to work with and you’re a top guy. Good luck bro."

@smokeyj959 said: "I might actually have to watch strictly now lol." debbieellis01 wrote: "Don’t usually watch but I’ll be watching now."

@missnyss1971 said: "Can’t wait to watch, pretty sure you’ll smash it." @hannahprentice10 added: "Yay!!! Let’s go!!! So so proud."

Last month, the actor shared news of his life-changing health diagnosis with his followers. Posting on social media, he revealed to fans he had been diagnosed