The BBC found itself embroiled in a ‘nepo-baby’ row after casting the Waterloo Road star’s real-life son and niece as its children in the popular drama.
Scarlett, 13, is the daughter of Thomas’ older brother, Coronation Street actor Ryan.
His eight-year-old son, Teddy, also landed a role in the primetime drama as Tommy.
Thomas previously starred in the series as a teenager between 2006 and 2009.
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