Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas experienced a moment of extreme discomfort and high comedy during the latest recording of his popular podcast, At Home With The Thomas Bro's. The 41-year-old star subjected himself to a bottom wax administered by a professional, resulting in screams of pain and uproarious laughter from his brothers.
Painful Procedure Captured for Entertainment
In a clip widely shared on Instagram, Ryan Thomas can be seen pulling down his jeans as guest Sophie, a waxer and salon owner from Essex, applies hot wax to the top of his buttocks. The situation quickly escalated as Thomas shouted in discomfort, exclaiming, 'Ahhhh, that's hot, that's hot. That's really hot, oh my god!' He anxiously asked Sophie what was happening as she positioned the wax before the inevitable, painful removal.
The rip of the wax strip prompted an almighty scream from Ryan, while his brothers Adam and Scott Thomas completely lost their composure, bursting into uncontrollable laughter. 'Is it done? That's torture, it's not nice,' Ryan remarked afterwards, to which Adam humorously enquired, 'How's your arse feeling though Ryan?'
Fan Reaction to the Hilarious Clip
Listeners and followers found the entire segment immensely entertaining, flooding the comments with praise. One fan wrote, 'hilarious! Welcome to our world guys!' while another added, 'Awww stop it!! I can't breathe!! It just gets funnier!' A third comment read, 'Literally love these 3 they're absolutely p**s funny.' and a fourth stated, 'I have never laughed so much in a long time love you guys.' The episode successfully blended cringe-worthy pain with family banter, resonating strongly with the audience.
Addressing Nepotism Claims Surrounding Daughter Scarlett
The podcast episode also provided a platform for Ryan Thomas to confront recent criticism labelling his 17-year-old daughter, Scarlett, as a 'nepo baby'. This follows news that Scarlett, whom Ryan shares with actress Tina O'Brien, has signed a record deal. She previously chose to skip her GCSEs to pursue a career in entertainment, securing a role on the television series Waterloo Road.
During the podcast discussion, which included brother Adam and Scarlett herself, Ryan passionately defended his daughter's achievements. He explained that he frequently encounters claims suggesting Scarlett 'got queue jumped like into Waterloo Road and she only got this gig because of her family'.
A Father's Defence and a Daughter's Perspective
'And I have to back it as well because I know the process that Scarlett's been through,' Ryan stated emphatically. 'She's been through it like every other actress or actor to get this part on Waterloo Road. She went through audition after audition. And she went up a lot against a lot of good people and she got the part off her own back. She earned that part and she got that part off her own back and it's nice to see.'
When Adam raised the topic of 'nepo-baby' comments, Ryan initially snapped, 'What is nepo?' before the conversation continued. Scarlett shared her own thoughts on the matter, saying, 'It's just a bit like why are you pushing my talent aside and not just like letting me do what I want to do? It's like a plumber. A plumber might have a child that becomes a plumber.'
It is noteworthy that while most young people in England do sit GCSE examinations, they are not a legal requirement under the Education Act of 1996. Students are permitted to pursue alternative qualifications or leave formal education at the age of sixteen, which contextualises Scarlett's educational choices.
