Ryan Thomas breaks social media silence in wake of Lucy Mecklenburgh cheating claims

The former Coronation Street star documented a day out with his daughter
Emma Powell28 December 2018
The Weekender

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Ryan Thomas has broken his social media silence days after his girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh was accused of cheating on him during a night out in Dubai.

The former TOWIE star was filmed partying with friends at a club before appearing to embrace one man as he “got up to leave”.

Thomas has remained silent in the wake of the reports, but returned to Instagram on Thursday to document a day out in London with his daughter Scarlett and Mecklenburgh.

The father-daughter duo enjoyed a trip to Winter Wonderland, which saw Thomas deny his daughter a plate of pancakes.

Sombre: Ryan Thomas posted a black and white selfie on his return to Instagram
Instagram/ Ryan Thomas

But they wrapped up the day with a visit to the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair.

Thomas has yet to publicly address the footage of Mecklenburgh, who has vehemently denied cheating.

In a Twitter statement she claimed she was hugging her friend before leaving the venue. She tweeted: “Since when has saying goodbye to a friend turned into a cosy night out?! #ridiculous.”

Rumours: Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh pictured earlier this year
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Sources claimed the former reality TV star enjoyed an “overly friendly exchange” with her male friend.

A source told the Mail: “Lucy seemed overly friendly with this guy. She was touching the inside of his legs, kissing his neck, holding his hand for at least an hour.

“Lucy then left on her own followed two mins later by the guy. They looked very cosy indeed!”

The incident came weeks after the couple were forced to deny reports they are on the rocks after they left the Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of The Year event separately, with Thomas said to be visibly upset.

Mecklenburgh hit back claiming her early exit was down to being ill.

“When you have cold/flu and the press try to turn it into a row with your boyfriend,” she posted on Instagram.

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