Tina O’Brien uploads second cryptic Instagram post after ex Ryan Thomas announces he’s having a baby with fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh
CORRIE's Tina O'Brien has posted yet ANOTHER cryptic comment on social media in the wake of yesterday's now-deleted post following her ex Ryan Thomas' baby news.
The actress, 36, uploaded a picture onto her instagram account of a woman on a beach staring out to sea with the quote: "Don't waste your time with explanations. People will hear what they want to hear."
The quote is from author Paulo Coelho, who penned spiritual bestseller The Alchemist.
Many of her fans believe the quote was a response to the reaction her previous cryptic post received about "not trusting what you see on social media".
Scarlett, Tina's daughter with Ryan, was shown crying "happy tears" over the news that her dad, 35, and his fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh, 28, are expecting a baby in a video the Celebrity Big Brother winner shared at the weekend.
The ten-year-old was filmed being surprised with a box that said "open me" at a family party this weekend.
Breaking her silence for the first time since on social media yesterday, Tina posted the message: "Don't always trust what you see on social media. Even salt looks like sugar."
Her followers quickly jumped to the conclusion she was making a dig at Ryan and Lucy publicly sharing the emotional moment, and she quickly deleted the post.
The little girl burst into tearsThe latest cryptic post has also seen lots of reactions from her followers, who raced to comment on her instagram.
"These posts don't coincide with the news of the ex’s baby at all 🤣🙄," wrote one sarcastically.
"Last quote been deleted 🤔 gotta get over it love," added another.
"Have you been hacked 🧐 or are you bitter towards the new announcement?" asked a third.
A fourth said: "All attention seeking nonsense. Why be cryptic?? Who actually cares? Get over yourself love!!"
Others were quick to jump to Tina's defence.
"People are so quick to judge on social media. It’s beyond weird.. this post could literally be about anything ever thought of that??" said one fan.
Another added: "Just because she puts up a quote does not mean it’s directly correlated to her ex! She is happily married and I’m sure she’s doing just fine."
Former Coronation Street star Ryan dated Tina for six years up until 2003 but split a year after Scarlett was born.
The pair insist they're still on good terms after finding love with other people - and maintain their focus is on co-parenting their daughter.
Tina remarried in 2018 after meeting Adam Crofts back in 2011 and the couple had a son called Beau in 2014.
CBB winner Ryan has always approved of Tina’s romance with Adam and has sang his praises as a stepfather.
He met his fiance Lucy in 2017 when they took part in Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island.
He's now expecting a baby with former Towie star Lucy. They surprised Scarlett with the news at a family gathering at the weekend.
She pulled out a balloon from inside which had the words "you're going to be a big sister" written on its side.
As the news sank in, Scarlett burst into tears as her family cheered around her.
She covered her face and sobbed as she was cuddled by her dad and Lucy who asked her if they were "happy tears". Nodding, the little girl suddenly wrapped her arms around Lucy as she told them how delighted she was about the surprise news.
Sharing the video clip with fans, Ryan wrote: "....when Scarlett found out she was going to have a little brother or sister" alongside a heart emoji.
It's the first time Tina - who shares custody of Scarlett with Ryan - has returned to social media since the baby news.
Lucy revealed she was pregnant with her first child just two months after getting engaged to her boyfriend of two years.
She broke the news by sharing a snap of her baby bump as she opened presents on her birthday.
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Showing a baby grow, Lucy captioned it: "Best birthday present I’ve ever had. love you @ryanthomas84."
The couple are yet to set a date for their wedding after Ryan popped the question during a romantic trip to Italy.
They threw a huge engagement party aboard a boat on the Thames, complete with first dance, cake and speeches.
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