Strictly star Adam Thomas is forced to miss training ahead of the FIRST vote on the 2023 series as he admits: ‘I don’t know how long I can keep this up’

Adam Thomas has revealed he had to miss training for this Saturday’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing due to work commitments.

The actor unfortunately missed a whole day of training while also juggling filming for BBC school drama series Waterloo Road.

In the role that launched his career, the 35-year-old is currently once again starring as Donte in the series, alongside fellow co-stars Kym Marsh and Angela Griffin.

The show was restarted last year after being canceled in 2015 and Adam shared a photo of Donte’s costume rail, writing: ‘I’m missing a day’s practice today… but it’s all worth it. Work is work! Let’s go Donte!!!’

Adam took to Instagram ahead of the live show and reached out to fans after the dress rehearsal.

Juggling commitments: The actor unfortunately missed a whole day of training while also juggling filming for BBC school drama series Waterloo Road (pictured with his partner Luba Mushtuk)

But it wasn’t a relaxing lunch break for the star, who used the time to learn his lines for next Monday’s filming.

Adam laughed: ‘Just learning lines for Monday, I don’t know how long I can keep this up. I’ll be honest, but we’re trying!’

The father-of-two also admitted that this week’s show will be a special one as his children, Teddy, nine, and Elsie, five, come to watch.

Adam explained: “It’s a special one because my kids come to watch me. I can’t wait to see their faces.’

After opening the show last week with his fun cha-cha, this week Adam will perform a tango to Somebody Told Me by Måneskin with his partner Luba Mushtuk.

Saturday night’s episode of the show will be the first week as the couples dance for survival in the first public vote, with one couple set to exit the competition in Sunday’s results show.

While getting ready for the show, the celebrities and their professional partners were seen leaving their homes Hotel in London on Saturday on the way to Elstree studios for the first elimination live show.

Soap star Ellie Leach waved as she stepped out in a black oversized jumper, khaki gym leggings and a pair of Birkenstock loafers.

The star completed the look with sunglasses and appeared in good spirits for the performance.

Balancing work and Strictly: ‘I’m missing a day of training today… but it’s all worth it. Work is work! Let’s go Donte!!!’ Adam wrote on Instagram

Multi-tasking: It wasn’t a relaxing lunch break for the star who used the time to learn his lines for filming next Monday

Motivated: After opening the show last week with his fun cha-cha, Adam will this week perform a tango to Somebody Told Me’ by Måneskin together with his partner Luba

Waterloo Road: Adam Thomas as Donte Charles with his Waterloo family Chlo Charles (Katie Griffiths), Izzy Charles (his niece Scarlett Thomas) and Tommy Charles (his son Teddy Thomas) in scenes from January 2023

Casual: Ellie Leach waved as she stepped out in a black oversized sweater, khaki gym leggings and a pair of Birkenstock loafers

Stylish: Layton Williams looked cheerful as he beamed as he left the hotel in a cream hoody with a white vest jacket

Red head: Dianne Buswell let her signature red locks flow freely as she donned a pair of stylish knee-high boots and an oversized black leather jacket

Preppy: Lauren Oakley showed off her slim pins in a leather pleated black skirt

On the road: Lauren waited for the car to be opened while she put on a denim jacket

Sensational: Karen Hauer looked great in a khaki all-in-one overall

Meanwhile, Layton Williams also looked in good spirits as he left the hotel beaming in a cream hoody with a white vest jacket.

He carried his essentials in a black checked bag from Louis Vuitton, while also shielding his eyes from the sun with a pair of sunglasses.

Professional dancers Dianne Buswell, Lauren Oakely and Karen Hauer soon followed, also waving on their way to the studios.

A very smiley Craig Revel Horwood looked comfortable and casual in camouflage trousers and a khaki zip-up jacket as he grinned from ear to ear.

Radio presenter Nikita Kanda and Les Dennis were also caught along the way and Nikita had decided not to travel light as she dragged a huge white suitcase behind her.

Smiling: Craig Revel Horwood looked comfortable and casual in camouflage trousers and a khaki zip-up jacket

Lots to take with you! Nikita Kanda had decided not to travel light as she wheeled a huge white suitcase behind her

Keeping it casual, Les Dennis wore a simple navy blue polo shirt and sweatpants to the final dress rehearsals