Shirtless Adam Rickitt, 47, show off his buff physique while sunbathing with bikini clad wife Katy before downing a bottle of champagne as the couple celebrate buying a home in Sicily
Adam Rickitt and wife Katy celebrated their 'life long dream' of buying a holiday home in Sicily the same day as he turned 47 on Thursday.
The former Coronation Street actor and GMB host, also 47, couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they topped up their tans and enjoyed a night out on the island.
Adam, who wed Katy in 2014, took to Instagram with snaps of the pair as they signed contracts to take ownership of the property before heading out to top up their tans.
The ex soap star looked decades younger than his years as he showed off his tattooed physique in swimming trunks, while his wife stunned in a vibrant bikini.
Later the couple headed out for the evening with Katy looking stylish in a yellow dress and quirky pink ankle boots she's received off Adam as a birthday gift.
Adam, who wed Katy in 2014, took to Instagram with snaps of the pair as they signed contracts to take ownership of the property before heading out to top up their tans
Adam was well and truly in a party mood as he downed a bottle of champagne, before work started on the home the following day.
Adam captioned the post: 'We did a thing!! It's been a lifelong dream to have a Sicilian escape...it's not flash...it's not a mansion..but it is ours!!!'
Before adding: 'Welcome to the next chapter @katyrickitt ...x'.
Meanwhile Katy gushed: 'Happy birthday to my Italian stallion, my best friend, soul mate and my little hero… @adamrickitt Honestly don't know what I'd do without this man who has literally excelled himself lately by whisking us away and creating our own corner in the #happyplace'.
'You are truly magnificent my little bean… today we will have a day off from seeking Wi-Fi, hoovers, drills and diy to have sun, sea and cocktails!!!!!! Yaaasss!!! #happybirthday'
Katy was returning the favour after Adam paid tribute to her on her birthday with a slew of heart-warming Instagram snaps earlier this month.
He shared some photos of his partner with his legion of social media fans, including one which saw her taking a fun selfie.
Katy, an ITV presenter, pouted for the camera while sitting on a sun lounger on the beach in the cute holiday pic.
The ex soap star looked decades younger than his years as he showed off his tattooed physique in swimming trunks, while his wife stunned in a vibrant bikini
Meanwhile Katy gushed: 'Happy birthday to my Italian stallion, my best friend, soul mate and my little hero… @adamrickitt
She wore a white swim costume with brown clasps and added a white and pink alice band for the trip, accessorising with some pink-rimmed sunglasses.
Another wholesome photo saw the pair, who got married in 2014, embracing with Adam sporting a mid grey jacket and white shirt, showing off his dazzling blond hairdo.
Katy sipped away on a cold drink in a further snap, cutting a laidback figure in an olive Adidas hoodie, teaming it with black and white tracksuit bottoms and a white handbag with a gold chain, completing the look with multi-coloured nail polish.
The birthday girl also donned a baggy hooded light grey dress with hot pink and black animal print in a fun picture and, in a final photo, could be seen getting a tattoo while wearing a black t-shirt and fire orange trousers.
Her husband offered an emotional message to her in a sweet caption, writing: 'Another year my beautiful @katyrickitt ...and i don't think i could be any more in awe of you. You shine every day and still take my breath away without even knowing.
'You're more than my partner, you're my everything, and to see how much you've grown in these last 12 months gives this old dog inspiration to learn new tricks too.
'You make every person you meet smile...and you make me so grateful for that 1st day. So many adventures ahead..and sharing them with you is what gives meaning.
'Happy Birthday Bean. I love you xxxx'
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