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Zara Woodcock

Ryan Thomas bursts into tears as he is surprised by daughter Scarlett on marathon challenge

Ryan Thomas burst into tears after he was surprised by his daughter Scarlett on the seventh day of his marathon challenge.

The former soap star had trekked 26 miles per day in a bid to raise awareness on male suicide and, after a long day's walk, Scarlett was there to offer support.

He was filmed being guided to a van where, unbeknownst to him, his daughter was hiding.

His younger brother Scott gathered his friends and family for the big moment and filmed Ryan as he hobbled to the back of the van.

Ryan was in shock as the truck door opened and Scarlett - who he shares with Tina O'Brien - stood there with her arms stretched out wide.

Placing his hands over his face, the star looked like he was wiping away tears as he wrapped his arms around the youngster and picked her up from the van.

Ryan was over the moon to see his daughter (Instagram)

The Neighbours actor also hugged his other brother Adam and his mum Gail, who looked proud as ever of her son.

"Ah mum, I love you," Ryan was heard saying as he kissed her on the head.

The 34-year-old previously admitted the 10-day challenge was a lot harder than he initially anticipated.

She was waiting in the van to surprise him (Instagram)
Ryan has been walking a marathon a day to raise money and awareness on male suicide (ryanthomas84/Instagram)

Speaking about his accomplishments so far, he explained: "It's been tougher than I imagined. I'm exhausted, but I've got to keep focused."

The former soap star added to The Sun : "It's been an incredible experience already and I'm so thankful to everyone who has turned out to support me along the way."

"I didn't even have the energy to celebrate day two. I was in so much pain, mentally and physically," he added.

"I really did hit a wall in the last two hours and felt like it went on forever."

*If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk

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