He welcomed a son called Roman with his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh in March.
And Ryan Thomas shared a sweet snap of his nine-month-old baby on his Instagram page on Christmas Eve, ahead of Roman celebrating his first Christmas.
The former Coronation Street star, 36, posted a picture of the adorable tot in festive red checkered button-up pyjamas, embellished with his name in silver thread.
Feeling festive: Ryan Thomas shared a sweet snap of his and Lucy Mecklenburgh’s baby Roman on his Instagram on Christmas Eve, ahead the youngster’s first Christmas
The youngster was all smiles as he played with his toy dial telephone, with Ryan quipping in the caption that he had ‘just got off the phone to Santa’.
Ryan, who also shares daughter Scarlett, 12, with his ex Tina O’Brien, also showed off his stylishly decorated Christmas tree, heavily adorned with pink and gold baubles.
Alongside the sweet snap, Ryan penned: ‘My boys first Christmas…he’s just got off the phone to Santa!! ❤️ ( anyone else have this phone as a kid brings back so many memories? )’ (sic)
Ryan and his wife-to-be are eager to celebrate their first Christmas since they welcomed their first son earlier this year.
Family: Ryan, who also shares daughter Scarlett, 12, with ex Tina O’Brien, and fiancée Lucy are eager to celebrate their first Christmas since the arrival of their first son in February
Former TOWIE star Lucy previously revealed she lost four-stone after giving birth, telling MailOnline she ‘didn’t do any diet or quick fixes’.
She explained how she didn’t feel ‘pressured’ to return to exercising four times a week once her doctor gave her the all-clear to workout again.
Lucy continued: ‘I didn’t put pressure on myself and had good nights’ sleep. I just listened to my body and I needed rest.
‘For the first two months, I did the odd bit of walking. I try to get one nutritious meal in the day, not just coffee and biscuits which I would probably have if Ryan wasn’t such an amazing chef.
‘I tried to do 10 minute stretches a day and ease into light workouts at home – I haven’t got any big golden thing that gave me the weight loss.
Weight loss: His former TOWIE star wife-to-be revealed she lost four-stone after giving birth, telling MailOnline she ‘didn’t do any diet or quick fixes’ (pictured in January 2019)
‘I thought after my eight week check when I got the all clear [to exercise] I would have been back to training four times a week, but I just thought to myself “I’m tired, when I get an hour free, I either want to spend it by having a nap or it’s extra play time for Roman. There’s always something else that needs doing”.’
Admitting the things she once considered as paramount in her life have shifted, the TV star added: ‘It is important to stay fit and healthy to have some me-time, but when you have a newborn, you just want to sleep and spend time with your child.
‘Priorities do change, I don’t have time to train four times a week like I used to, but that’s fine. My life is different now, Roman is my priority, not the gym!’
Ahead of Christmas, Ryan admitted that he has been going through a ‘tough time’ after his late father Dougie James passed away aged 72 in November.
After the soul singer’s funeral earlier this month, the actor took to Instagram to thank his fans for their support.
Exes: Ryan also shares his daughter Scarlett, 12, with his ex Tina O’Brien. The couple parted ways in 2009 after a six-year relationship (pictured in July 2008)
‘Shine bright wherever you are’, the former Neighbours star said in a heartfelt message alongside a throwback image of himself with his father.
The media personality started off his post by sharing his pride at being the son of a well-recognised musician as he wrote: ‘You are the reason I’m proud to be a Thomas.
‘Since being a young child I’ve always been in awe of you, growing up watching you on the stage to people stopping me in the street saying ‘are you Dougie James’s son?’ is something I love more than you will ever know.
‘Last year feels even more special now because me & my brothers got the chance to show you off to the nation we will never forget that.’
Last year, Ryan and his twin brothers Adam and Scott, 32, headed to India with their father for an ITV documentary, Mancs In Mumbai, where they explored their heritage in a six-part series.
Tragic loss: Ahead of Christmas, Ryan admitted that he has been going through a ‘tough time’ after his late father Dougie James passed away in November, aged 72
In the post, the soap star went on to express his gratitude towards his close family and friends for their support, especially at Dougie’s recent funeral.
Ryan explained: ‘Just wanted to take this time to thank every single person for coming out to the Chapel on Friday one of the hardest days of my life but it’s times like this you realise how important your friends and family are.
‘We were overwhelmed with the amount of people who turned up to show there respect he really was loved in Manchester, there were moments at the chapel I’d feel myself looking at all the people with a big smile on face thinking ‘that’s my dad!!!!’
Ending his post by acknowledging support from his social media followers, the Manchester native added: ‘So glad I got to show you off one last time. I
‘I’ve not had chance to reply to everyone’s messages but I want you to know your love & support has really helped me get through this extremely tough time thank you.
‘I’ve always been in awe of you’: The actor, 36, took to Instagram earlier this month to thank his fans for their support and uploaded a throwback image after the soul singer’s funeral
‘You are the reason I’m proud to be a Thomas’: The soap opera actor detailed his pride at being the son of a well-recognised musician
‘Dad you always said to me buying you a van was the best gift I ever gave you, I want you to know the best gift you ever gave me was my brothers I couldn’t of done this without you both love you boys @adamthomas21 @scott.thomas
‘Shine bright wherever you are. We love you dad ❤️.’ (sic)
BBC Manchester‘s Mike Shaft announced Dougie’s death last month on his show as remembered: ‘He played all over the north west, in those days when they were playing places like Golden Garter they’d have bands on, an American band and then Dougie James.
‘Wonderful guy, always a smile on his face. Always a happy story. Very sad news.’
At the height of their fame, Dougie’s band toured with The Jackson Five and his sons have inherited his love of the spotlight. His cause of death is currently unconfirmed.