Showbiz I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice . Kym Marsh and her new partner Samuel Thomas have defended their relationship after facing criticism online.
The 48-year-old met 29-year-old Thomas while starring in 101 Dalmatians The Musical and branded him her “soulmate” in a new Instagram post. The Corrie star, who split from her third husband 13 months ago, uploaded a photo of them kissing in a photobooth, calling him “the most amazing man ever.” She captioned the post: “Met the most amazing man ever! Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times.
@samuelthomasuk I love you #beautiful #soulmate #loveyou.” Under the photo, he commented: “I love you.” Reciprocating the social media love, the stge actor shared a black and white photo to his Instagram, writing alongside it: “I didn’t expect you, but here you are.
I love you.” “Ditto. The best things happen unexpectedly.
Love you too,” she wrote. Following their sweet posts, the Morning Live presenter was met with a flood of negative remarks comparing her new boyfriend to her eldest son David who is also 29. One read: “Jesus.
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.. Another amazing man.
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. five minute wonder..
. he looks like your son.” Responding to the mean comment, she fired back: “Do one.
” In the wake of the message, fans came to Marsh’s defense with one writing: “It's time to grow up and get on with your own life instead of givin.