Scarlett Thomas, the 16-year-old daughter of Coronation Street actors Ryan Thomas and Tina O'Brien, has revealed she did not sit any GCSEs. The actress, who plays Izzy in the BBC series Waterloo Road, shared the news on TikTok, prompting questions from followers.
In her post, Thomas wrote: 'Watching everyone get their GCSE results today wondering if I could've had good results but I will forever wonder.' She added: 'Well done everyone you all should be beyond proud whatever results you got.'
Fans quickly took to the comments, with one asking: 'Why did u not do them or something?' Another wrote: 'Why did you not get them?' However, others offered support, with one commenter noting: 'Two years on since mine and they really do not define your future at all.'
Thomas has previously faced criticism over her decision to focus on acting rather than academics. Her mother, Tina O'Brien, publicly supported her, writing on Instagram: 'So proud of @scarlettjthomas26, she's worked so hard on Waterloo Road.'
