Ryan Thomas and his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh have broken their social media silence after they were pictured ‘cuddling and cuddling’ EastEnders star Zaraah Abrahams’ neck.
The former Coronation Street actor, 38, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of himself and a friend at the F45 gymnasium in Stratford.
Meanwhile Lucy, 31, who did not attend the awards show, shared a clip of herself, Ryan and their children for a leisurely stroll before enjoying lunch with the family during their release.
Eliminating the drama: Ryan Thomas and his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh are breaking their silence on social media after they were photographed ‘cuddling and nuzzling’ the neck of EastEnders star Zaraah Abrahams
Lucy, who shares kids Lilah and Roman with Ryan, also posted cute snaps of her baby laughing and then breastfeeding herself in the middle of the night.
Ryan starred opposite Zaraah on the ITV soap when she was a cast member between 2005 and 2007.
He was seen kissing the 35-year-old married actress, who he is close friends with, in footage taken at Thursday’s National Television Awards after-party and obtained by The Sun.
Not in phase: Lucy, 31, who did not attend the awards show, shared a clip of herself, Ryan and their children for a leisurely stroll before enjoying a family lunch during their exit
A viewer claimed the couple – who played Jason Grimshaw and Joanne Jackson in Corrie – got along “like a house on fire” as they caught up at the classy event.
They said: “Ryan was inviting Zaraah to come to his house with his family. They were laughing together and he was looking at something on his phone.
“Then he pulled her in for a loving hug. The drinks had been flowing all night, and he was obviously caught up in the moment.
Oops! Ryan starred alongside Zaraah on the ITV soap when she was a cast member between 2005 and 2007
Oh my God: He was seen kissing the 35-year-old married actress, who he is close friends with, in footage taken at Thursday’s National Television Awards after-party and obtained by The Sun
“Afterwards, they started laughing together again. It was clear they had known each other for a while, as Ryan was heard telling her, “You know me so well.” He then went on to tell her, “You know how I am.” It was very fun.
Zaraah’s spokesperson told The Sun: ‘Zaraah and Ryan have been good friends for over 20 years and were just catching up as they haven’t seen each other for a while. It’s nothing more than that.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Ryan and Zaraah for further comment.
Couple: Ryan has two children with his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh of TOWIE
Lucy and Ryan are the proud parents of son Roman, two, and daughter Lilah, four months.
Ryan is also the father of daughter Scarlett, 13, from his relationship with former Coronation Street co-star Tina O’Brien, 39.
Roman was hospitalized earlier this month during a family break in Carlisle.
The actor shared a photo of the toddler in an A&E bed, telling his Instagram followers that they’ve “unfortunately been in this situation many times before.”
Last month, Lucy was in hospital with the couple’s eldest as he battled a virus.
Ryan shared a black and white photo of Roman resting in his hospital bed, writing, “Me and my little man have unfortunately been in this situation many times before.
‘But this weekend we spent 24 hours in hospital away from home – but I wanted to say a big thank you to all the doctors and nurses at Cumberland Infirmary for their hard work and dedication to making sure we receive the best care possible.
“Me and my boy are home safe thanks to you. We are truly grateful.
Fear: This comes after the couple’s son Roman, two, was hospitalized during a family break in Carlisle