Adam Thomas diagnosed with painful chronic illness ahead of Strictly debut

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Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a chronic illness, after he was announced as one of the latest signings for Strictly Come Dancing.

The 35 year old dad of two celebrated his birthday with a post on Instagram, as he shared a snap of himself with his wife, Caroline, and their two children, son Teddy and daughter, Elsie-Rose.

In the post, the star revealed that he has been told that he has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Adam wrote in his caption: "Well it’s my birthday tomorrow and I turn 35!! "How did that happen, does this mean I should stop acting like a kid now haha"As much as I act like a kid, my body is telling another story… "I’ve been in a lot of pain since January, it started with my knees and then traveled to my wrists, fingers and now ankles and toes.

I never knew what was happening and finally after several blood tests and back and forth to doctors and hospitals, I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid Arthritis!" He continued: "I thought that was something people, later on in there life get… but that’s not the case, clearly! "It’s been a tough old year but …"Finally I’m on the right plan now!