Kym Marsh’s toyboy boyfriend says falling in love with her ‘was the best thing’ as she leaves show where they met
KYM Marsh’s toyboy boyfriend has shared sweet words about the soap star on her last day performing 101 Dalmations The Musical.
The couple met while working together for the theatre production, which launched a tour of the UK in June.
Kym, 48, took on the role of Cruella De Vil, while her man Samuel Thomas, 29, plays Tom in the show.
Today marks the singer’s last day on the show, performing at the Grand Opera House in York.
Samuel took to Instagram to confess that falling in love with her ‘was the best thing’, as he reflects on the time that they have spent together.
Sharing some loved-up snaps of the couple together, Samuel said: “A very bittersweet day.
“I don’t know where all this time has gone. It seems like 5 minutes ago we were starting rehearsals, taking trips to Morrison’s and sending funny GIFs back and forth on Instagram (me desperately trying to make you laugh).
“You’re an incredible human being. So talented, so beautiful, kind and caring, funny and warm.
“Working with you has been one of the best experiences. Falling in love with you and being with you is the very best thing that could’ve happened.
“I can’t wait to see you do all the exciting things that are coming your way after this.
“Love you very much. Let’s send you out with a huge bang and have two final shows that we can cherish today.”
Kym and Samuel went public with their relationship in July.
She described her new boyfriend as her”soulmate” as she revealed their romance.
Sharing a picture of her kissing actor Samuel, Kym said: “Met the most amazing man ever! Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times. @samuelthomasuk I love you #beautiful #soulmate #loveyou.”
Samuel also posted: “I didn’t expect you, but here you are. I love you.”
Smitten Kym replied: “Ditto. The best things happen unexpectedly. Love you too.”
The pair have received criticism online for their 19 year age-gap.
Kym called time on her relationship with Scott Ratcliff because of the strain of their jobs – just 18 months after a stellar run on Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair tied the knot in 2021 after they started dating in 2018.
At the time a source said: “They both really tried to make it work, but the cracks have been there for a while and they were only getting to see each other for one or two days a week at the very most.
“Kym’s been so busy, and last year Strictly meant even her weekends were stacked up along with weekdays rehearsing.
“More recently she’s been filming all over the place and rehearsing for a new theatre run.
“It’s very sad for all involved.”
Kym has also been married to EastEnders actor Jack Ryder.
They wed in 2002 but divorced seven years later.
In 2012 she married Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas but they divorced two years later.
Kym is mum to David, Emilie, 27, and 13-year-old Polly.