Kym Marsh tied the knot with ex-EastEnders star Jack Ryder back in 2002, but the starry couple parted ways seven years later in 2009.
However, despite the fact that their own relationship came to an end, Kym has now revealed that Jack has maintained a brilliant relationship with her daughter, Emilie (born 1997), and son, David (born 1995).
Speaking with OK! magazine about his relationship with his step-children, Kym said: "He was in their lives for 7 years and he's known Emilie since she was 3, so he was a big part of their younger years.
"They didn't have contact for a while but Jack got in touch and opened up the lines of communication again, which I think is lovely."
The 39-year-old went on to explain that Jack, who recently became associate director of theatre production The Full Monty, invited his former step kids to see the show.
She said: “David and Emilie went to see the production when it was in Manchester and they went for dinner with Jack.
"I'm happy they're in contact.”
Kym Marsh went on to marry Jamie Lomas in September 2012, a few years after the tragic stillbirth of their son, Archie Jay Lomas.
The couple went on to welcome a daughter, Polly, but later filed for divorce in 2014.
It’s good to hear that Jack Ryder has honoured his role as a stepfather despite his split from Kym, isn’t it?