Adam Thomas first came to our screens in 2006 as a fresh faced young actor playing a heartthrob in BBC series Waterloo Road.
The actor, 34, who is the brother of ex-Corrie star Ryan Thomas, made his own way in acting as well as appearing on ITV shows like Emmerdale and I’m A Celebrity.
Opening a restaurant chain with best pal Scott Graham, Adam took steps into the world of entrepreneurship and previously boasted about "making a fortune".
However Adam announced on Wednesday he has been forced to close his restaurant The Spinn in Gatley, Cheshire. Here we take a look at his time on the soaps and his surprising career change. Acting career from Waterloo Road to Emmerdale Adam made his name in acting, known for his roles as Donte Charles in BBC’s Waterloo Road from 2006 to 2009.
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