Kym Marsh, 48, is forced to defend her new romance after cynical followers call him a ‘five minute wonder’ and slam her for dating someone who is the same age as her son
Kym Marsh was forced to defend her new relationship on Sunday evening after cynical Instagram followers savaged the actress for dating someone who is the same age as her son.
The mother-of-three, 48, had previously confirmed her romance with fellow actor Samuel Thomas, a co-star in her touring production of 101 Dalmatians, in a social media post.
At 29, Thomas – who she refers to as ‘the most amazing man ever’ – is the same age as her eldest child, David Cunliffe.
And Instagram followers were quick to make the connection after Kym announced her latest romance by describing Thomas as her ‘soulmate.’
Commenting on the post, one unimpressed follower wrote: ‘Jesus… Another amazing man…..5 minute wonder… he looks like your son.’
A second added: ‘He looks like your son! Kym I like you but keep it private.’
Responding to the posts, the irate actress – whose third marriage ended just 13-months ago – snapped: ‘Do one.’
New boyfriend Thomas – who plays bespectacled Tom in 101 Dalmatians – also weighed in, adding: ‘I wonder what’s missing from your life that you need to comment on others. Sad really.’
Hours earlier Kym revealed she’s found love with her young co-star
Hours earlier Kym revealed she’s found love with her young co-star, her first serious romance since the collapse of her third marriage little more than a year ago.
‘Met the most amazing man ever! Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times. @samuelthomasuk I love you,’ she captioned a photo of herself and Thomas.
Sharing a black and white photo to his own Instagram account, Thomas wrote: ‘I didn’t expect you, but here you are. I love you.’
‘Ditto. The best things happen unexpectedly. Love you too,’ Kym responded.
The actress is a parent to son David, 29, and daughter Emilie, 27, from a former relationship with builder David Cunliffe.
