Lorraine discusses Kym Marsh age gap romance ITV's Lorraine Kelly didn't mince her words as she stood up for Kym Marsh's relationship on her morning show. On Tuesday's episode of the popular chat show, Lorraine returned to discuss the latest in entertainment news, along with current affairs and health topics. However, when joined by entertainment correspondent Ria Hebden, Lorraine was forthright with her views.
Ria candidly discussed former Coronation Street actress Kym, 48, who is currently dating her 101 Dalmatians musical co-star Samuel Thomas, 29. Ria noted that Kym has had to defend her romance due to their age difference. But Lorraine was clearly in Kym's corner, emphatically exclaiming, "so what! So what!" She also revealed that she was "a bit annoyed about this".
Lorraine then expressed her support for Kym, saying it was "good for her". Ria concurred, stating: "Exactly! And she's not the first celebrity to fall in love with someone- that's you know, a little bit younger!", reports the Mirror . Kym Marsh is dating a younger man (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) "Priyanka Chopra married Nick Jonas, she's 41 God forbid he's 31.
Cher who is now with her dancer Alexander Edwards." Lorraine chimed in: "He's lucky to be with Cher! And he may or may not be able to keep up with her!" Ria retorted: "I don't know why society gets funny about women dating younger men when men have done this historically." Lorraine Kelly fumed 'so what' during the chat (Image: Getty) Lorraine supp.
