Adam Thomas

Adam Gordon Thomas is a well-known English actor and television presenter. He first gained prominence as Donte Charles in Waterloo Road, a role he later reprised when the series was revived in 2023. In 2009 he joined Emmerdale as Adam Barton, a role he played until 2018.

Outside of soaps, Adam has appeared on numerous reality and entertainment shows: I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2016), I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp, Strictly Come Dancing (2023), and in 2025 he co-hosts the ITV game show 99 To Beat with his brother Ryan.

Beyond acting and presenting, he’s also active in other ventures: he co-hosts podcasts (including Mancs on the Mic with his brothers) and has built a profile as an entrepreneur. He’s open about facing health challenges too, having been diagnosed with psoriatic (or rheumatoid / chronic) arthritis, and has shared updates with his audience.

With a growing following of social media fans, Adam has 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 332k followers on X.

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Best known for starring in Emmerdale, Adam Thomas joined the soap in 2009 where he played Adam Bartin until 2018. He has also starred in Casualty (2004-08), Doctors (2002-09), Moving On (2019), and Pitching In (2019). As well as acting on screen, Adam starred at the Empire Theatre in the 2018 stage production of Nativity The Musical.

Adam Thomas | Awards & Accolades

Adam’s work on screen has seen him nominated and winning a number of industry awards, including:

– 2010 TV Choice Awards for Best Soap Newcomer: Won

– 2011 Inside Soap Awards for Sexiest Male: Nominated

– 2013 Inside Soap Awards for Sexiest Male: Shortlisted

– 2023 Inside Soap Awards for Best Drama Star: Nominated

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He has competed in Celebrity Catchphrase, The Hit List, Celebrity Chase, Don’t Rock the Boat, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, All Star Family Fortunes, Celebrity Big Brother, and Strictly Come Dancing where he placed eighth. He has also appeared as a guest on Loose Women, The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show, The One Show, Lorraine, This Morning, and Good Morning Britain. He also presented the I’m a Celeb spinoff, I’m a Celebrity…Extra Camp in 2019.

Adam is of English, Indian, and Caribbean heritage; his paternal great-grandmother was a West Indian with Caribbean ancestry, and his paternal grandfather was from Mumbai in India.

In 2020, Adam starred in the six-part ITV series Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai, alongside his brothers Ryan and Scott, and their late father Dougie, where they visited India to learn more about their heritage.

Adam Thomas | Beyond TV

Beyond his acting and television career, Adam Thomas has built a strong presence as an entrepreneur and brand collaborator. He co-founded the popular dining venue The Spinn in Gatley, Greater Manchester, and created the hot sauce label Oh My Glaze, which also has a retail outlet in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. Alongside his own ventures, Adam has worked with high-profile household names including Gillette, McDonald’s, TalkTalk, Fairy, Sainsbury’s, Oreo, and Sky, strengthening his reputation as a versatile and trusted public figure. His work extends into podcasting too, co-hosting Mancs on the Mic with his brothers as well as the Waterloo Road podcast, where he continues to connect with audiences in new and engaging ways.

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Adam Thomas | Health Issues

Adam has also been candid about his health, speaking openly about his diagnosis of rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. The condition causes severe pain, swelling, and stiffness in multiple joints, and has affected his knees, hands, wrists, and ankles. He has described living with daily pain for over two years, at times struggling to walk or carry out normal activities. Despite the challenges, Adam has remained determined to manage his symptoms through treatment and lifestyle adjustments, while continuing to take on demanding projects such as Strictly Come Dancing. By discussing his journey publicly, he has raised awareness of the realities of arthritis, showing both resilience and honesty that resonate with many of his followers.

Adam publicly acknowledged having a drinking problem and quit alcohol in 2020 to pursue a sober lifestyle, which his twin brother Scott also did. Adam initially described his relationship with alcohol as not being for enjoyment but rather an escape from stress, leading him to set a goal of six months of sobriety.