NEW LOVE REVEALED! 8 Months After Heartbreak — Kym Marsh Steps Out for the First Time With Mystery Boyfriend Tom in Bakewell

Kym Marsh, 49, was seen out for the first time with her new boyfriend on Saturday as the loved-up couple enjoyed a day out in Bakewell
Her new union comes eight months after she ended her whirlwind romance with Samuel Thomas, who is 19 years her junior, in February after six months together
The actress identified her man, Tom, when she shared a series of photos to her Instagram last week – confirming their romance and tagging his account

After months of silence and speculation, Kym Marsh has finally been spotted hand-in-hand with her new boyfriend, confirming the romance fans have been whispering about.
The 49-year-old actress looked relaxed and radiant as she enjoyed a cozy day out in Bakewell, marking her first public appearance with her new man Tom — just eight months after ending her whirlwind relationship with actor Samuel Thomas, who was 19 years her junior.

🌿 A Fresh Start After Heartbreak

Heading out this weekend, they walked hand-in-hand through the Derbyshire town after picking up some shopping
Kym dressed casually in a cream tracksuit which consisted of a cropped hoodie and wide-leg trousers
She went makeup free for their day out and pulled her hair back into a practical bun

Their romantic stroll through the Derbyshire town came shortly after Kym made things Instagram-official last week, sharing a sweet post tagging Tom’s account and leaving no doubt about their new chapter together.

The couple are said to have met through friends and Kym has been intermittently sharing images with Tom – but only identified him in the latest post
Tom’s Instagram handle is @tom_dicko_ and his bio on the site lists an array of challenges he has completed, including The Welsh 3000s Challenge – a mission to climb all 15 of the mountains over 3000ft in Wales within the space of 24 hours

The couple were seen walking closely together, shopping bags in hand, as onlookers admired how at ease and affectionate they appeared.
Kym opted for a casual cream tracksuit, pairing a cropped hoodie with wide-leg trousers, keeping her look natural and makeup-free with her hair tied in a simple bun.

❤️ “Soft Launch” No More

Earlier this month, Kym shared loved-up selfies with Tom — the man fans had been guessing about since she was rumored to have joined dating app Hinge earlier this year following her split from Samuel.

In one of the steamy snaps, the pair shared a playful kiss in selfie mode, confirming what many had already suspected: Kym is in love again.

Kym ended her romance with ex Samuel before Christmas, after the pair finished touring with the show 101 Dalmatians: The Musical (pictured together)

Tom, whose Instagram handle is @tom_dicko_, describes himself as a challenge-seeker — his bio lists achievements such as completing the Welsh 3000s Challenge, climbing 15 mountains over 3,000ft in under 24 hours.

The couple are said to have met through friends and Kym has been intermittently sharing images with Tom – but only identified him in the latest post

According to friends, the couple met through mutual connections, and things are already heating up.

“They’ve already had a weekend away, and Tom’s even met her daughter Emilie,” an insider told The Sun.
“He’s been out with her friends and instantly became the centre of attention — no surprise, he’s gorgeous! Kym’s someone who dives in with her whole heart.”

💬 Her Type? “Funny and Real”

Kym reportedly joined Hinge after her breakup, describing her ideal partner as someone who can “make her laugh until her ribs hurt.”
She also teased her followers by saying dating her is “like being on The Truman Show — but never boring!”

Her profile revealed a down-to-earth side too, noting that her perfect Sunday involves a long lie-in, dog walks, and a classic roast dinner.

💔 Lessons From the Past

Kym’s previous relationship with Samuel Thomas ended before Christmas last year, after the pair completed a tour of 101 Dalmatians: The Musical.
Despite defending their 19-year age gap at the time, sources revealed that distance and busy schedules took their toll once the tour ended.

During that romance, Kym publicly called Samuel her “soulmate,” but later admitted that balancing work and love proved difficult.

👩‍👧 Family First

The Morning Live star shares son David, 30, and daughter Emilie, 28, with ex David Cunliffe, and is also mum to 14-year-old Poppy, her daughter with Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas.
The couple also tragically lost their baby son Archie, who was born prematurely in 2009.

Kym and Jamie first met on a train en route to the 2007 TV Quick Awards before falling in love — a romance that blossomed in 2008 and ended before her divorce from actor Jack Ryder.

Now, with Tom by her side, fans are thrilled to see Kym smiling again — and wondering if this could finally be the love story she deserves.