Kym Marsh Becomes a Grandmother After Helping Deliver ‘Beautiful’ Baby Boy – Praises ‘Warrior’ Daughter Emilie
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, 49, is once again single just six months after she publicly announced her new relationship. The actress reportedly split from her boyfriend, Samuel Thomas, 29, before Christmas after the end of their time on tour together. This development marks another chapter in Marsh’s tumultuous love life, following a high-profile romance that was celebrated on social media.
The pair had captured the public’s attention when they branded each other as “soulmates” in a series of gushing Instagram posts that confirmed their relationship. However, according to a source via The Sun, “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.” The insider added: “It’s such a shame, especially before Christmas, but Kym surrounded herself with family.” These remarks suggest that the busy schedule and the end of a major project contributed to the couple drifting apart.
Adding further fuel to the breakup rumors, it was noted that despite having been very public about their love, neither Kym nor Sam posted about each other on Valentine’s Day last week. This noticeable absence on a day usually reserved for declarations of affection reinforced speculations that the romance had indeed fizzled out. Reports indicate that they also spent Christmas and New Year apart, with each posting about their plans and celebrations, which further hints at a deliberate separation.
The source was quick to stress that “There is no hard feelings, it was all very cordial.” It appears that the parting of ways was amicable, allowing both parties to move on without burning bridges.
This recent split comes on the heels of the end of Kym’s third marriage to Army Major Scott Ratcliff in May 2023, barely 19 months after the couple tied the knot. The former Hear’Say singer, who first met Scott in 2019 and married in October 2021, has experienced her fair share of public relationship drama. Previously, she was married to Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas in 2012 and actor Jack Ryder in 2002.
In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, Kym commented on how she copes after enduring multiple failed marriages, simply stating, “It’s just experience.” Alongside her career, Marsh is a dedicated mother to her son David (who is the same age as Samuel), Emilie, 27, and 13-year-old Polly. Kym also embraced grandmotherhood in May 2019 when Emilie welcomed a son with her boyfriend, Mikey Hoz.