KYM Marsh was all smiles today as she held hands with her new boyfriend after hitting back at age gap trolls. Singer Kym , 48, is enjoying a romance with 29-year-old Samuel Thomas . The Hear'Say legend - who shot to fame in the early noughties - shrugged off any criticism about their 19 year age gap as the pair stepped out in Manchester.
Dressed casually in jeans and a t-shirt, the former Corrie star sweetly held hands with her toyboy love. Her new man looked handsome in his white tee and jeans, compete with bomber jacket. The smitten pair only had eyes for each other as they browsed the shops in the city centre.
read more on Kym Marsh The singer couldn't stop beaming as she chatted happily to Samuel. Kym went public with her romance with her new man last month, and even called him her “soulmate” . But the 19 year age gap quickly raised eyebrows and divided fans.
Despite the backlash, a source has claimed that Kym is Kym is not paying any attention to the negative trolls. Most read in Showbiz “They’re not taking any notice of the backlash - they’ve had so much positivity, too. And they’re just excited to see what happens," they told OK! magazine .
While close friends and family are said to be overjoyed for the happy couple. They added: “It’s very early days in their relationship. "They’re really enjoying being together but both of them want to take things slowly and see how their relationship develops.
"They’re both really happy and their family and friend.