Adam Thomas has left fans full of admiration after sharing a rare shirtless photo that highlights just how far he’s come—both physically and mentally.

The Waterloo Road star, who has spoken openly about living with psoriatic arthritis, posted a series of family photos on Instagram, including a proud snap of himself flexing alongside his young son, Teddy.

Captioning the post, Adam joked: “Life has been full on… from work to everything in between!! Here’s a little photo dump… and yes I have my top off!! Haha.”

The light-hearted comment carried extra meaning for longtime followers. Adam previously admitted he avoided taking his shirt off in public—even on holiday—because he struggled with body confidence.

Over the past few years, the actor has shared the highs and lows of living with chronic joint pain. Initially diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis before later learning he actually had psoriatic arthritis, Adam has documented his efforts to improve his health through major lifestyle changes.

His latest photos suggest those changes are paying off, and fans were quick to celebrate the milestone.

His twin brother Scott Thomas proudly commented: “You did it big twin.” Former Emmerdale co-star Isabel Hodgins wrote: “You’re so pretty,” while actor Anthony Quinlan praised him, saying: “Looking great mate!”

Many followers were equally emotional, with one fan writing: “He’s finally done it! Never delete this photo—it shows how far you’ve come mentally and physically.” Another added: “Great to see you so happy.” A third encouraged him to keep believing in himself, calling his transformation “insane.”

For many supporters, the post wasn’t just about a physical transformation—it was a powerful reminder of Adam’s resilience after years of battling a painful long-term condition and rebuilding his confidence.