A STAR of The Bay has revealed how he lost three stone at 57, as well as how he did it, after fans spotted his makeover since the series was filmed.
Actor Daniel Ryan, 56, took to social media to respond to a fan who’d spotted him on James Martin’s cooking show on Saturday.
An actor has revealed how he lost three stone at 57, as well as how he did it[/caption]
Daniel Ryan stars in The Bay – which just returned to screens[/caption]
Daniel Ryan on James Martin’s show on Saturday[/caption]
They wrote to Dan on X: “Saw you on James Martin on Saturday and you looked incredibly well, have you lost some weight since the filming of the latest series, you looked in great shape.”
Dan replied saying: “For the many people asking the answer is yes, I’m not about 3 stone less.”
He then revealed how he’d lost the weight, adding: “Less carbs. Regular exercise. It was a choice I made.”
Dan was praised by fans, and he responded to another who’d written to the star: “Well done Dan! I’m someone who struggles with their weight, so I know what an achievement that is. You look great!”
He responded, writing: “Thanks Helen. I don’t judge people on their weight. My personal thing was I didn’t feel healthy.
“I’m 56 and my father died at 59. I also lost my mum last year so I felt I needed to rethink.”
Dan had joined James Martin on Saturday, and showed off his slimmer look in a light green shirt and jeans.
It comes as ITV show The Bay retuned to screens on Sunday 2nd March.
The new season includes familiar faces as Daniel Ryan returns as DI Anthony ‘Tony’ Manning, Erin Shanagher comes back as DS Karen Hobson and Andrew Dowbiggin picks up his role as DS James Clarke.
Also returning are Barry Sloane as Chris Fischer, Georgia Scholes as Erin Fischer, and David Carpenter and Emme Hayes as Jenn’s children Conor and Maddie.
The fifth series will also welcome some new faces including Happy Valley star Olwen May and The Full Monty’s Tara Lynne O’Neill.
And it’s set to bring the twists and drama that viewers expect, as a synopsis for the new run revealed: “When 23-year-old university student Hannah is found dead on the edge of the docks, Morecambe’s MIU team has another case to solve – Jenn, who is returning to work following the death of her father, pushes aside her own grief to support Hannah’s bitterly divided family.
“With the stakes of the investigation high, Jenn and the team dig deeper into the case, uncovering hidden friendships and secret liaisons as anger rises in the student community.”
It continued: “As the intensity increases and the team peel back the complicated layers of Hannah’s life and the secrets within it, Jenn must reconcile her personal and professional struggles as she grapples to solve the case, come to terms with her own loss, and build bridges with her family.”
The series is co-created and written by Daragh Carville, however the first three episodes of series five are directed by Vigil and Endeavour actor Shaun Evans.
Dan was praised by fans[/caption]
The fifth series of The Bay will welcome some new faces[/caption]
