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Kym Marsh Opens Up About Finding Love Again After Heartbreaking Split

English actress, TV presenter, and singer Kym Marsh announced her separation from Army Major Scott Ratcliff in May 2023 after a year and a half of marriage. Now, the Hear’Say star has revealed she’s found love again, calling her new partner, Samuel Thomas, her “soulmate.”

Kym and Scott tied the knot on October 16, 2021, but their marriage faced challenges from the start. Living apart—Kym in Cheshire and Scott at army barracks—made it difficult for the pair to spend quality time together. Reflecting on their struggles, Kym said, “It felt like on the honeymoon I couldn’t properly celebrate being Mrs. Ratcliff!” She admitted the constant anxiety over his deployments and the demands of her own career took a toll, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Her participation in Strictly Come Dancing further strained the relationship, as her intense training schedule coincided with Scott’s time away with the Parachute Regiment. Despite the challenges, Kym found strength through the experience, saying, “I’ve realised how far I’m able to push myself and overcome things I might think I’m too weak to do.”

In the summer of 2024, Kym introduced her new partner, Samuel Thomas, to her 600,000 Instagram followers, describing him as the “most amazing man ever.” Samuel, 19 years her junior, is an accomplished musical theatre actor who trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. The pair met while starring in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical, where Kym played Cruella de Vil, and Samuel portrayed Tom Dearly.

Their connection quickly blossomed, with Samuel sharing his love for Kym on Instagram: “Falling in love with Kym Marsh was the very best thing that could’ve happened.” His heartfelt post celebrated her final performances with the troupe, adding, “Love you very much. Let’s send you out with a huge bang and have two final shows that we can cherish today.”

Kym responded with equal affection, writing, “Oh darling!! Thank you!! I love you very much. I have had the best time working on this job, and I’m so lucky I got to do it with you.” Kym’s story of rediscovering love shows that life’s most unexpected moments can bring the greatest joy, and she continues to embrace her journey with optimism and resilience.

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