They first found love while starring on Bear Grylls: Celebrity Island, but had found themselves at the centre of speculation they had ‘split’ in recent weeks.
However, brushing off such claims, Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh have reunited in Melbourne, following his move to Australia to work on Neighbours, and he was seen proudly parading his girlfriend on Instagram.
The actor, 33, and Lucy appeared to be enjoying a party with their pals and as the bash got into full swing, Ryan couldn’t resist filming his love as she danced around the room.
What split? Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh have reunited in Melbourne, following his move to Australia to work on Neighbours, and he was seen proudly parading his girlfriend on Instagram on Tuesday
Clearly having a ball and no doubt thrilled to be reunited with her beau, Lucy was seen sexily showcasing her moves while clad in a dark pair of skinny jeans and a pretty gingham top.
Her outfit choice perfectly highlighted her incredibly gym-honed frame, with the reality beauty seen running her hands through her hair while shaking her pert behind in time to the music.
Ryan also captured the group making a vodka-fuelled punch, before sharing a photo of a friend carrying a tray of shots.
While he didn’t feature in the video shared to his Instagram story alongside Lucy, his latest upload is no doubt confirmation the couple are still going strong despite rumours of a relationship rift.
She got the moves! Clearly having a ball and no doubt thrilled to be reunited with her beau, Lucy was seen sexily dancing while clad in a dark pair of skinny jeans and a pretty gingham top
Fun-filled bash: The reality beauty was seen running her hands through her hair while shaking her pert behind in time to the music
Boozy affair: Ryan also captured the group making a vodka-fuelled punch, before sharing a photo of a friend carrying a tray of shots
Lucy has flown out to visit Ryan, while he settles into his new role on the Australian soap, and has been documenting her stay in Melbourne on her own social media channels – but has noticeably chosen to keep her reunion with Ryan private.
She did, however, share snaps of her partying with Olympia Valance during the couple’s recent get-together with friends.
His addition to the Neighbours cast was confirmed in October, with Lucy gushing that she was ‘proud’ of the star for landing his new role as Rafael Humphreys – described as a loner with dark secrets – two years after leaving Coronation Street.
Lucy’s appearance in Melbourne came after she had caused concern among fans after posting a cryptic Instagram post about a frog, that was later interpreted to be a ‘dig’ at boyfriend Ryan.
Quenching her thirst: Lucy appeared to be very much enjoying the punch
‘Love this girl’: She was also seen posing with Olympia Valance, who plays Paige Smith on Neighbours
Jetting Down Under: Lucy has been documenting her stay in Melbourne on her own social media channels – but has noticeably chosen to keep her reunion with Ryan private
She shared a photo of a frog to her Instagram story and posted alongside it: ‘I seem to attract frogs.’
While she never addressed the claims, Lucy appears to have since put the rumours to bed by tagging her beau in her social media activity since and sharing nostalgic throwback snaps of holidays they had taken together.
Known for wanting to keep their relationship private, she has made sure not to discuss the swirling claims, but did admit in an interview with MailOnline that it can be ‘confusing’ when her social media posts are taken out of context.
‘I am used to it, you can never please anyone no matter what you post. It’s very, very odd. I’ve learnt to deal with it,’ she claimed. ‘I’ve been in the public eye since I was 19, I’m 26 now. It’s confusing sometimes, but you have to let it go ahead over your head.’
Misunderstanding: Her appearance in Melbourne came after she had caused concern among fans after posting a cryptic Instagram post about a frog, that was later interpreted to be a ‘dig’ at boyfriend Ryan
Unlikely place to fall in love? Viewers had watched romance develop between the pair, amid water shortages, extreme hunger and tropical storms, on Channel 4 show Bear Grylls: Celebrity Island
Lucy added: ‘You’re going to get opinions and I have to accept that comes with social media.’
Viewers had watched romance develop between the pair, amid water shortages, extreme hunger and tropical storms, on Channel 4 show Bear Grylls: Celebrity Island.
The duo joined a slew of other celebrities on a remote island in Panama and were left to fend for themselves as they battled against the extreme conditions for survival, with Lucy and Ryan making it to the end of the series.
Doting dad: Lucy’s arrival in Australia will no doubt have been welcomed by Ryan, as he recently shared his heartache over not being with his daughter on her birthday due to his move Down Under
Their relationship continued on home soil and suggesting things are getting serious between the pair, it appears Lucy has been introduced to Ryan’s daughter Scarlet, whom he shares with ex and former Corrie co-star Tina O’Brien.
Lucy’s arrival in Australia will no doubt have been welcomed by Ryan, as he recently shared his heartache over not being with his daughter on her birthday due to his move Down Under.
Sharing a sweet snap of himself and Scarlet laying on a beach together, the father-of-one penned: ‘Happy 9th birthday Scarlett, our first ever birthday apart makes this so much harder being the other side of the world. Love you my angel.’
New chapter: Lucy had gushed in October that she was ‘proud’ of boyfriend Ryan for landing his new role as Rafael Humphreys – described as a loner with dark secrets – on Neighbours