Lucy Mecklenburgh shares her heartbreak as she says goodbye to crying son Roman

The former TOWIE star, 32, was forced to say goodbye to fiance Ryan Thomas, 39, and son Roman, as well as daughter Lilah, as she headed to her home renovation project in Essex.AS the final of Dancing On Ice 2024 looms, we look back at the previous celebrity winners – from the first series in 2006 until 2023.

Lucy Mecklenburgh took to Instagram to show her eldest child in floods of tears as she headed to Essex
Lucy Mecklenburgh took to Instagram to show her eldest child in floods of tears as she headed to EssexCredit: Instagram
She shares two kids with fiance Ryan Thomas, 39
She shares two kids with fiance Ryan Thomas, 39Credit: Instagram
Lucy, 32, captured little Roman, aged four, hugely upset
Lucy, 32, captured little Roman, aged four, hugely upsetCredit: instagram
The TOWIE alumni said she 'hates' leaving her kids as she headed to Essex then Portugal solo
The TOWIE alumni said she ‘hates’ leaving her kids as she headed to Essex then Portugal soloCredit: Instagram / @lucymeck1

Adding to the pressure, the TV star has previously been cruelly mum-shamed by trolls.Season 5, 2010: Hayley Tamaddon & Dan WhistonLucy took to her Instagram Stories to capture the emotional scenes showing the toddler bursting into tears as the train pulled off.Season 1, 2006: Gaynor Faye & Dan Whiston

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Lucy previously told how she was “struggling with solo parenting” when Coronation Street alumni Ryan was away for DOI rehearsals.LUCY Mecklenburgh has shared her mum guilt after leaving her eldest child crying at the platform as she caught a train.

Mum struggles

Season 8, 2013: Beth Tweddle & Dan WhistonThe family have recently returned from a luxury £2K holiday to Dubai.

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In her caption, fitness app owner Lucy wrote: “My heart,” followed by a crying Emoji icon and a broken heart.

Inside Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh’s £2k holiday to Dubai as he drops biggest hint yet they’re having a THIRD baby together

Season 13, 2021: Sonny Jay & Angela EganThe actor scooped the Ice King title in March’s nail-biting ITV live final, beating Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts, 45, and Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire, 28.They were joined by Ryan’s Dancing On Ice partner, Amani Fancy, as they soaked up the sunshine in the UAE.

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Season 9, 2014 (All Stars): Ray Quinn & Maria Filippov

Season 3, 2008: Suzanne Shaw & Matt Evers
She told fans: “Very little sleep for two nights, solo parenting and my endometriosis symptoms are at the worst they have ever been!”
Here’s the rundown – with one pro skater winning an impressive hat-trick:
Season 10, 2018: Jake Quickenden & Vanessa Bauer
Dad Ryan, who was juggling a coffee in one hand, saw the funny side before pulling his teary son in for a hug.
Season 2, 2007: Kyran Bracken & Melanie Lambert
Yet Ryan was promptly shamed for his “freebie” Dubai trip after he and Lucy filled their Instagram pages with images from the idyllic getaway.
Season 11, 2019: James Jordan & Alexandra Schauman
Season 14, 2022: Regan Gascoigne & Karina Manta
Season 6, 2011: Sam Attwater & Brianne Delcourt
She then brushed off the drama at a fun street party.
Season 12, 2020: Joe Swash & Alex Murphy
Season 4, 2009: Ray Quinn  & Maria Filippov
She explained the reason for her trip as she put: “I am going to Essex then Portugal,” before admitting she “hates” being without her brood.
Season 15, 2023: Nile Wilson & Olivia Smart
It came just days after she revealed her terror after she accidentally locked herself out of their home – while their son Roman and baby daughter Lilah were inside.
Season 7, 2012: Matthew Wolfenden & Nina Ulanova

Back to reality

The ITV show has run for 16 seasons, with a break from 2014-2018.Despite his emotion, little Roman managed a farewell wave to his mum as she stood on the other side of the train window.She added: “Sending love to anyone else struggling today.”While four-year-old Roman was captured in distress little Lilah, aged one, was nowhere to be seen.

Lucy recently opened up on the 'struggles' of parenting while Ryan is away
Lucy recently opened up on the ‘struggles’ of parenting while Ryan is awayCredit: Instagram
The family was recently shamed for their 'freebie' Dubai trip
The family was recently shamed for their ‘freebie’ Dubai tripCredit: Instagram

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