Kym Marsh’s New Love Life
Kym Marsh, the 49-year-old Coronation Street actress, has reportedly found love again just eight months after her split from her “soulmate,” Samuel Thomas. The whirlwind romance with the performer, who is 19 years her junior, ended in February after only six months together. Since then, Kym has been seen exploring the dating scene, joining a dating app called Hinge earlier this year as a sign that she was back on the market.
Now, it has been reported that Kym has found a new partner named Tom, a fitness enthusiast who was introduced to her through friends. She recently shared pictures of Tom on her Instagram account, but has yet to tag him in any posts or publicly confirm their relationship.
A source told a publication: “They have already enjoyed a night away together and he’s met her daughter Emilie, so things are moving fast. He’s also been on nights out with her pals and was the centre of attention, which is no surprise because he’s so hunky. Kym always throws herself fully into everything – including relationships.”
Kym’s Dating Profile
Last month, it was reported that Kym was back on the dating scene, with the star reportedly joining the dating app Hinge and giving strict instructions to the next man that enters her life. On her profile, Kym highlighted that her future lover needs to make her “laugh until her ribs hurt” to be in with a chance.
According to the report, Kym described herself as an “actor and presenter” who loves to “lie-in, go on dog walks and have roast dinners” on her ideal Sunday. She also showed off her humorous side and joked that dating her is like “being on the Truman Show, but it’s never boring!”
Her dating profile includes pictures of her cuddling two dogs and pouting for the camera, as reported by the publication.
A History of Relationships
Kym ended her romance with ex-Samuel before Christmas, after the pair finished touring with the show 101 Dalmatians: The Musical. The singer was forced to defend herself after revealing her romance with Samuel, who is the same age as her oldest son, having gushed on social media that he is her “soulmate.”
Amid her break-up, sources told the publication at the time that once their tour finished, Kym found it more difficult to spend time with him. A source said: “Kym and Sam fell head over heels when they first met and couldn’t wait to tell the world. But once Kym’s role in 101 Dalmatians ended, it became harder to spend time together, and some of the magic they had at the beginning just disappeared. It’s such a shame, especially before Christmas, but Kym surrounded herself with family.”
Family Life
Kym shares her son David, 30, and daughter actress Emilie, 28, with her ex David Cunliffe. She is also the mother to 14-year-old daughter Poppy, whom she shares with ex-husband and Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, as well as son Archie, who was born 18 weeks premature in 2009 and passed away shortly after birth.
Kym and Jamie first met on a train as they made their way to the 2007 TV Quick Awards before developing a romance in July 2008 — a year before Kym’s divorce from ex-husband Jack Ryder.
Marriages and Personal Journey
She married a third time in 2021, when she tied the knot with soldier Scott Ratcliff, before their split was announced in May 2023. Kym previously shared a touching tribute to the father of her eldest children, with whom she shares Emilie and David Jr. Despite their split in 1999, the pair have remained close, with the singer calling the builder “one of my best friends in the world.”
They first met in 1994 in a karaoke bar before going on to welcome their two children, before separating in 1999, shortly before Kym found fame as a contestant on TV talent show Popstars. However, they have since built a strong co-parenting and friendship dynamic, with Kym regularly sharing their moments together on social media.
New Beginnings
Kym’s journey through love and loss has been well-documented, and now, with her new relationship, it seems she is ready to embrace another chapter in her life. Whether this new romance will last remains to be seen, but for now, Kym appears to be enjoying the ride.
