Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has admitted he has been plagued by self-doubt as he overcame his debilitating illness to perform on the show.
To talk with The sunthe Waterloo Road actor, 35, told how the workload has been incredibly challenging as it leaves him very little time for his family.
Adam, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis earlier this year, admitted to some health problems due to his joint condition, as well as a recent flu outbreak that forced him to miss training.
He said: “There have been an emotional few days because it is so strenuous with the workload. Some days are harder than others, but it’s all worth it.’
Despite the hardships, the Waterloo Road actor said he realizes his stint on the show is only temporary, so he’s trying to make the best of it.
Struggling: Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has admitted he is plagued by self-doubt as he overcame his debilitating illness to perform on the show
Grateful: In a candid tribute, he described his wife Caroline as ‘incredible’ and highlighted her devotion to their two children, Teddy, nine, and Elsie, five, while he was on the show
Adam, who married 32-year-old Caroline Daly in 2017, went on to describe his wife as ‘incredible’.
In a candid tribute, he said he appreciates her continued support in managing their family and household responsibilities while he is engrossed in rehearsals.
Speaking about the blonde beauty of 15 years, Adam highlighted her dedication to their two children, Teddy, nine, and Elsie, five, especially when it came to handling school runs and household chores.
In the candid chat, Adam admitted that coming from a family of TV personalities, including his brother Ryan and twin brother Scott, he sometimes struggled with self-doubt.
However, he has discovered a growing inner confidence during his Strictly journey and is now genuinely proud of his progress on the show and has learned to believe in himself more.
He said: ‘It turns out I’m good enough and need to believe in myself a little more.
“I’m really proud of what I’ve done on the show so far.”
It comes after Adam left his wife Caroline in tears during Saturday night’s show after performing a heart-wrenching Rumba.
Saturday night: Adam and his professional partner Luba performed during Calum Scott’s rendition of Dancing on My Own on Saturday
How to get there: Adam says he’s discovered a growing inner confidence during his Strictly journey and is now genuinely proud of his progress
Emotional: When the heartbreaking performance ended on Saturday evening, Caroline was seen wiping away tears
Adam and his professional partner Luba performed during Calum Scott’s rendition of Dancing on My Own and when the performance ended, Caroline could be seen wiping away tears.
Claudia Winkleman said: ‘I know this song means so much to you, your wife was in tears’ to which Adam exclaimed: ‘Yes, that was our wedding song. It was extra special, it really was.’
Fans are convinced the Waterloo Road actor will be kicked out of the competition during Sunday’s results show after surviving last week’s dance competition.
Bookmakers have also tipped Adam as the favorite to be voted out at 8/11, while Angela Scanlon is at 9/2 to go, alongside Annabel Croft.