Ryan Thomas has teamed up with his brother Adam to host a new show, 99 To Beat, where contestants face tough challenges to see if they have what it takes to win. The 40-year-old actor and dad is a familiar face to many thanks to his role as Jason Grimshaw on Coronation Street , and his triumphant spin on Dancing on Ice . But beyond his career, Thomas has had his fair share of highs and lows in his personal life. The star's journey into acting began at just 16 when he joined the cast of Corrie, and ever since, his life has unfolded in the public eye - including his romantic relationships. Ryan and Tina O'Brien's relationship was far from smooth sailing The two first crossed paths on the set of Coronation Street, in which they played on-screen couple Jason Grimshaw and Sarah-Louise Platt. Their real-life romance lasted from 2003 to 2009, and in October 2008, they welcomed their daughter, Scarlett. However, just weeks before Scarlett's first birthday, their relationship came to an unexpected end, with Tina revealing that Ryan had called it quits, admitting he no longer felt the same way. Tina said at the time that Ryan had told her she "didn't do it for him anymore". In an interview with New! magazine at the time, heartbroken Tina revealed: "He said he didn't love me any more. He said I didn't do it for him any more. Those were his words. He said he didn't want the responsibility of a relationship with me." The aftermath saw both stars moving on. Tina married business developer Adam Crofts in 2018, while Ryan found love with Lucy Mecklenburgh, whom he met during Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island in 2017. Despite their split, Ryan and Tina have had their share of bitter clashes over the years. In 2022, things escalated when Ryan accused Tina of damaging his Range Rover with a baseball bat. Meanwhile, on Scarlett's 16th birthday, Tina was noticeably absent. While she cited a busy filming schedule, it's widely believed that tensions with Ryan also played a role in her absence. However, Tina later made it up to the teen by whisking her away on holiday, as they posed for fun snaps together. Previously the actress opened up about her decision to keep things civil with her ex, saying: "It helps that everyone has moved on and is in a happy place. Ryan is really happy and we are happy, so there aren't any issues. "For the sake of Scarlett, it has been well worth preserving [our relationship] and choosing our battles." After meeting on a reality show, Ryan found his happily ever after with Lucy Mecklenburgh, 33. The soap actor went down one knee to propose during a holiday in Italy in June 2019. The couple, who hit it off instantly, have since taken their relationship to the next level. Lucy, who was once based in Essex, was left speechless when her beau surprised her with a beautiful home in Manchester . "I bought this house in Manchester before Lucy had even seen it," Ryan confessed. "I told her that I really liked it and she told me to buy it. So I bought it and then she came to see it. It was a big risk. But we both fell in love with the house quickly. It reminds me of the house where I grew up. And it's in one of the most friendly neighbourhoods in the country." The showbiz pair have two children together, Roman, who was born in 2020, and daughter Lilah Rae, born in 2022. Lucy, who is known for her appearance on The Only Way is Essex , was previously engaged to her co-star Mario Falcone, but it didn't work out between them. Shortly after announcing her second pregnancy to the world , sources said Lucy had been keen for a girl after loving every second of "being a stepmother to Scarlett". The reality star has previously been candid about the challenges of motherhood while juggling a busy career. She recently admitted, "Not sure if I have enough hours in the day to get everything done. Blessed to have so much work on, but worried I've taken on too much. Can't even face opening WhatsApp or emails." Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads.