Lucy Mecklenburgh cuddles up to boyfriend Ryan Thomas as they celebrate Scott and Adam Thomas’ 30th birthday at star-studded bash
LUCY Mecklenburgh cosied up to boyfriend Ryan Thomas at the 30th birthday party of his twin brothers Scott and Adam.
The reality TV star, 26, and former Coronation Street actor, 34, were all smiles at the star-studded bash at Impossible Bar in Manchester last night.
Posing for the cameras on arrival, the couple looked happier than ever at the event to celebrate Emmerdale actor Adam and Love Island 2016 contestant Scott's milestone birthday.
The former Towie favourite looked incredible in a white dress and heels, while her other half Ryan looked dapper in a black T-Shirt, check trousers and white trainers.
They were joined by Kym Marsh and boyfriend Scott Ratcliffe in a rare public appearance, as well Amber Davies, 21, and Georgia May Foote, 27, who have both been romantically linked to Scott in the past.
Other attendees included Vicky Pattison, a newly-single Mike Thalassitis and Love Island star Kendall Rae Knight.
It comes as it was revealed exclusively by The Sun Online that Ryan threatened to quit Celebrity Big Brother when he found out his Lucy's ex had signed up.
Dan Osborne - who is married to EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa - was snapped up by show bosses following his alleged affair with Love Island star Gabby Allen.
With Gabby also lined up as a housemate, producers are expecting fireworks - but Ryan was not keen on the prospect of spending months in a the celeb house with Dan who had a fling with Lucy in 2013.
He went to show bosses and told them it was either him or Dan, but they stood firm and eventually he backed down and agreed to go in, for a huge six figure sum.
A source told The Sun Online: "Ryan Thomas threatened to pull out of the show when he heard Dan Osborne was going in because he used to go out with Lucy Mecklenburgh.
"He was playing hardball and saying it was either Dan or him, but Celebrity Big Brother bosses stood firm and he eventually backed down. Now they're both doing it.
"Ryan hates the fact he'll have to share such a small space with someone from Lucy's past.
"It's awkward and has been a rough start to his experience.
"It'll be interesting to see now how they both react once they meet inside the house.
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"At least Ryan's getting a huge wedge of cash. He's a big name, so Channel 5 have paid through the nose."
Dan dated Lucy during his short stint on The Only Way Is Essex in 2013.
He failed to tell her his ex-girlfriend was pregnant with his child when he hooked up with Lucy while on holiday in Marbella.
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