Who is Kym Marsh's new boyfriend Samuel Thomas? Meet the award-winning actor dating the Coronation Street legend 19 years his senior
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Kym Marsh has revealed she's found love with her co-star Samuel Thomas after sharing a loved-up Instagram snap with the actor on Sunday.
The actress, 48, met Samuel, 29, while starring in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical and declared her partner to be her 'soulmate' as they shared a passionate kiss.
Kym, who split from her third husband 13 months ago, gushed in the caption: 'Met the most amazing man ever!
'Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times. @samuelthomasuk I love you #beautiful #soulmate #loveyou.'
But who is the new award-winning actor boyfriend who's 19 years Kym's junior? Read on for everything you need to know about Samuel Thomas.
Kym Marsh has revealed she's found love with her co-star Samuel Thomas after sharing a loved-up Instagram snap with the actor on Sunday
The actress, 48, met Samuel, 29, pictured in December 2023) while starring in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical and declared her new partner to be her 'soulmate'
Kym, who split from her third husband 13 months ago, gushed in the caption: 'Met the most amazing man ever!'
Who is Kym Marsh's boyfriend Samuel Thomas?
Samuel Thomas is a 29-year-old actor, singer, and vocal coach from Surrey, who is best known for his work in theatre.
He attended the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts between 2013 and 2016 and has since appeared in a number of shows throughout the UK.
Most recently, Samuel has been playing the role of Tom in 101 Dalmations: The Musical, which is where he met Kym, who's playing the role of Cruella De Vil.
The actor also bagged the Stage Debut Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2017 for his performance in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Allegro at Southwark Playhouse, just one year after he finished theatre school.
Speaking to BBC News at the time, Samuel said: 'The other lads nominated in my category were all worthy of this, but obviously I feel absolute pride, excitement and honour.'
Samuel has also starred in The Comedy Of A Bank Robbery at the Criterion Theatre, The Normal Heart at The National Theatre, and Assassins at Chichester Festival Theatre, among other appearances.
His website boasts that he is highly skilled with both singing, actor, and musical theatre, as well as being able to play the piano, and partaking in a variety of sports such as cricket and football.
Samuel Thomas is a 29-year-old actor, singer, and vocal coach from Surrey, who is best known for his work in theatre (pictured in January 2023)
'Met the most amazing man ever! Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times. I love you #beautiful #soulmate #loveyou,' she captioned
Samuel shared his own loving tribute to his new partner on Instagram
How did Kym Marsh and Samuel Thomas meet and what is their age gap?
Kym and Samuel met while rehearsing for 101 Dalmatians: The Musical, which they both star in.
While Kym plays the villain and starring role of Cruella De Vil, Samuel plays Tom, who helps the puppies.
The UK-wide tour of the musical launched on June 22 and will see the pair, as well as the other cast members, make their way around the country in the coming months.
Kym has appeared on Samuel's social media accounts a few times before the couple announced they were in a relationship.
In one playful post, the actor shared a slew of snaps of the cast at the press night of the show in Wimbledon, including pictures they took in a photo booth that feature his new partner and other cast members.
In a second post, Samuel shared a snap of the whole cast and gushed: 'Having the best time doing this show with these extraordinary people. Next week we hit the road and start the craziness of tour life.'
Kym and Samuel have an age gap of nineteen years, and the actor is the same age as Kym's eldest child, David Cunliffe.
Instagram followers were quick to make the connection after Kym announced her latest romance by describing Thomas as her 'soulmate' - and she was forced to defend her new relationship.
Commenting on the post, one unimpressed follower wrote: 'Jesus...... Another amazing man.....5 minute wonder... he looks like your son.'
A second added: 'He looks like your son! Kym I like you but keep it private.'
Responding to the posts, the actress - whose third marriage ended just 13 months ago - snapped: 'do one.'
New boyfriend Thomas also weighed in, adding: 'I wonder what’s missing from your life that you need to comment on others. Sad really.'
The actress, 48, met Samuel, 29, while starring in 101 Dalmatians The Musical (pictured at the press night in June)
What have Kym Marsh and Samuel Thomas said about their relationship?
Announcing their relationship on Sunday, the pair both shared posts on their own Instagram accounts, alongside loved-up snaps.
Kym described Samuel as the 'most amazing man ever' and admitted she was in love with him.
Meanwhile, the actor shared his own black and white photo of the couple looking into each other's eyes with the caption: 'I didn’t expect you, but here you are. I love you.'
Kym took to the comments to reply: 'Ditto. The best things happen unexpectedly. Love you too.'
The singer was previously married to Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, 48, from 2012 to 2014 and they have one child together, Polly, 13 (pictured in 2009)
Before Jamie, Kym was married to Jack Ryder from 2002–2009 (pictured in 2001)
Who has Kym Marsh dated previously?
The singer was previously married to Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, 48, from 2012 to 2014 and they have a daughter, Polly, 13, together.
Before Jamie, Kym was married to former EastEnders heartthrob Jack Ryder from 2002 to 2009.
Kym also has a son named David, 29, and daughter named Emilie, 27, with her former partner Dave Cunliffe.
She remarried for a third time to Scott Ratcliff back in 2021.
The pair split 13 months following their wedding when Kym filed for divorce citing unreasonable behaviour.
The couple were said to have broken up following a trial separation, due to work keeping them apart.
A source told The Sun: '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 (being on Strictly Come Dancing) 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.'
She married for a third time to Scott Ratcliff in 2021. The pair split 13 months following their wedding when Kym filed for divorce citing unreasonable behaviour (pictured in January 2023)
