RYAN Thomas has switched the ice rink for sun-soaked Dubai as he celebrates his reality TV win with his family.
The Manchester-born actor, 39, scooped the Dancing On Ice title in a nail-biting final aired this month.
His victory on the ITV series came after Olympian Greg Rutherford, 37, was forced to pull out due to injury.
Ex Coronation Street actor Ryan ended up beating Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts, 45, and Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, 28 – and he’s jetted off to the sizzling UAE after months spent training in the freezing cold.
His fiancee, former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, 32, has now given a glimpse of their idyllic getaway on Instagram.
She captured the duo clad in sunglasses as they enjoyed a cuddle before honing in on their stunning meal-time choices.
One snap saw a platter of cured meats while another captured octopus, potatoes and salad served on separate dishes.
The pair’s eldest child Roman, aged four, somewhat exhausted by the sunny antics, was seen stretching out on a sofa.
Later in the day, Lucy enjoyed a walk with their daughter Lilah, aged one, dressed in an adorable white co-ord.
The Results with Lucy founder then switched to a black puffball sleeve dress with white stitch detail as she enjoyed a cocktail.
She flashed a smile for a cute picture as the pair went for an al-fresco dinner.
Much-needed
Meanwhile, the getaway appears much-needed for Lucy, who recently opened up on her struggles solo parenting when her man is away.
She took to her Instagram page as she told fans: “Very little sleep for two nights, solo parenting and my endometriosis symptoms are at the worst they have ever been!”
She added: “Sending love to anyone else struggling today.”
Time out
Ryan won Dancing On Ice earlier this month and was desperate for a break following months of intense rehearsals and training – hence their Dubai getaway.
A source told OK!: “The show was really gruelling and the training is intense – you have to put in a lot of work.
“It’s mentally and physically tough, so he’s been letting his hair down and celebrating his win,” our source claimed.
“Lucy is so proud of him, but it’s been tough for her.
“He was away from home a lot while doing the show, and now he’s jetted off to the sunshine.
“He’s a supportive and hands-on dad, but Lucy understandably finds it hard when he’s not around.”
They went on to say: “She loves being a mum but it’s a struggle with two little ones when she’s on her own.”
