The actor cut a lonely figure, sunbathing in Dubai at the weekend, all on his own.
But judging by his sculpted body, it is unlikely to be long before he is catching the eye of any female holidaymakers.
Toned: Ricky Whittle shows off his muscles on the sunloungers in Dubai at the weekend, where he is on holiday alone
But the 28-year-old is bemoaning the loss of his bulky muscles.
He shed pounds through his Strictly Come Dancing training this autumn and now wants to beef up again.
Whittle, who was runner-up to presenter Chris Hollins in the contest, said he wants to be bigger to be able to take part in sport.
Ricky said: 'I'm tiny now, like a little boy. I lost three inches off my waist and a stone in weight.
Alone: The actor split with girlfriend Carley Stenson in November and has denied that he is dating Strictly dance partner Natalie Lowe
I like the slimness but will have to bulk up again - just for my sports.'
Whittle is on holiday in Dubai but has travelled alone and is instead spending time listening to music and relaxing on sun loungers.
He split with his girlfriend of two years, Hollyoaks' star Carley Stenson, in November.
The actor has denied that he split with her after falling for his Strictly dance partner, Natalie Lowe.
Ricky has played Calvin Valentine in the Channel 4 soap since 2006, but is leaving next year after his character is shot dead.
