Kym Marsh: who has the Strictly star dated?

Take a look at the pop star turned soap stars love life

Kym Marsh

by Brooke Pollock |
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Former Coronation Street and Strictly Come Dancing star Kym Marsh’s love life has been one hell of a rollercoaster.

The pop star turner soap star married for the third time in 2021, after falling for army major Scott Ratcliff in 2018.

Previously talking about her wedding day, the soap star told OK!, “It really was the best day ever. It was exactly what we hoped it would be and more.”

kym and her ex hubby

But the third time was sadly not a charm for Kym as the couple announced they'd split after just 18 months of marriage.

It looks like Kym is currently single and is focusing on her family and career, at the moment she is starring in the Take That Musical, Greatest Days.

However we thought we'd look back at Kym's ex-boyfriends and husbands...

Kym is currently in the take that musical, greatest days

David Cunliffe

Kym’s first love was David Cunliffe, a builder, who she shares two children with. Their son David was born in 1995 and a daughter, Emilie, followed two years later.

The couple were engaged before they split in 1999.

Kym with her children David and Emilie and Emilie's partner, Mikey

Jack Ryder

Jack Ryderwas Kym’s first husband and we like to think of them as loves young dream. Falling for each other in BBC’s canteen while she was appearing on Popstars and he was on EastEnders as everyone's favourite noughties heartthrob, Jamie Mitchell. It truly had the making to be a Brit rom-com, someone get Richard Curtis on the phone.

They married the next year but it wasn’t long before they announced that they were taking a trial separation. In a statement at the time, they said, "The decision to spend some time apart has been made mutually and amicably and our number one priority is to preserve the marriage and to consider the children. Hopefully with this time and space we will be able to sort out our differences and repair our relationship."

jack and kym together

Although they did reconcile, the pair announced that they had split for good in 2008 and were seeking a divorce, which was finalised in 2009.

Kym has said that the 41-year-old still sees his stepchildren and that they have a good relationship despite the end of the marriage. Cute.

Jamie Lomas

Our Kym clearly has a thing for soap stars and honestly who can blame her?

In 2009, months after her split from Jack, she began dating Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas. The two of them were together for three years before tying the knot and having two children, a son Archie and a daughter, Polly.

Kym and Jamie had two children together

Sadly, their son Archie died moments after he was born and was 21 weeks premature. Kym has spoken candidly about child loss and grief since his death.

In October last year, she took to Instagram and wrote, “We are a family who lost a piece of us. I know that pain and I also know how important it is to talk, to listen, to share… They will never be forgotten and in their names we will continue to make change.”

Oliver Mellor

Actor Oliver Mellor appeared alongside Kym on the cobbles as Dr. Matt Carter for three years between 2010 and 2013. The pair had a brief relationship in 2013 but soon split.

Oliver and Kym met on set

In an interview with the Mirror, Matt said, "We planned a future together. We loved each other and we weren’t afraid to say it. It wasn’t something we intended to happen, but we couldn’t stop our feelings."

Dan Hooper

Kym also had a brief relationship with personal trainer Dan Hooper in 2014, and they even got engaged in their whirlwind romance. However the two soon separated.

How old is Kym Marsh?

Kym is 46. Her birthday is 13 June 1976 which makes her a Gemini.

What group was Kym Marsh in?

Kym was a member of the iconic band Hear’Say alongside I'm A Celeb star Myleene Klass, fellow pop star turned soap star Suzanne Shaw, Noel Sullivan and Danny Foster.

Hear'Say were formed in 2001 through the short-lived programme Popstars, Kym left the group early in 2002 in order to pursue a solo career and other ventures. The group eventually split later that year in October.

hear'say together back in the day

Who did Kym Marsh play in Coronation Street?

She played Michelle Connor, the cousin of Underworld owner Carla Connor (Alison King). She was on the show from 2006 until 2019.

When was Kym Marsh on Strictly?

She was on Strictly in 2022 and partnered with Graziano di Prima.

When did Kym Marsh leave Strictly?

During her time on the show, she tested positive for Coronavirus and was forced to take a week's break. However, when she returned, she was eliminated after being in the dance-off opposite Molly Rainford.

Kym caught coronavirus during her Strictly stint

How many grandchildren does Kym Marsh have?

She has two grandchildren. Emilie has a son called Teddy, and David a son called Clayton.

Does Kym Marsh have Instagram?

Yep, follow her here @marsh_kym

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