Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has issued a health update on social media.
The Strictly 2023 star is gearing up to get his dancing shoes on for the BBC contest and shared how he was feeling with fans on Instagram.
He uploaded an impressive shot of him with his top off but admitted he struggled to go topless these days after a "tough" year.
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Soap star Adam, 35, captioned the post: "A very rare sight … me with my top off!
"But I need to get comfortable feeling uncomfortable! Am not in the best shape of my life but, I could be worse.
"This year has been tough there’s no doubt about that… but I’ve just got to stay focused now! I’m still struggling and the pain is still there but I’m putting on a brave face I’ve got to stay strong!!
"Swimming helps me so much with my arthritis, I mean as much as it kills me getting my top off and going for a swim, I know it’s helping me and I know it’s also helping me deal with the issues I’ve got with me and my body. Which is a good thing!
"Got a feeling am going to get a lot more out of the next few months than I bargained for!! Let’s go."
Friends and fans flocked to the comment section to support the star.
His brother and Corrie star Ryan Thomas said: "This is what I’m talking about!!!!!!!!!!!! Family holiday incoming"
One fan wrote: "You’ll be peeling off a pink sparkly shirt in your samba before you know it!"
While a second joked: "Great…..Thanks for doing that! My wife now wants a divorce"
Strictly star Katya Jones penned: "Dancing will be you in the best shape of your life, not just physically but mentally too! enjoy the transformation, if you stay long enough in the competition"
Whereas a pal stated: "Bro I’m so uncomfortable taking my top off too Yano it kills me I cant go swimming with Alba… can you lend me some confidence"
Another typed: "Hope your pain is under control, you're smashing it for us RA warriors….can't wait to see you in action x"
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