Kym Marsh has treated herself to a set of sultry highlights after confirming her new romance with her toyboy co-star. In news which sent her legion of loyal fans into a frenzy, the Hear'Say star, 48, gushed she'd met her "soulmate" in Samuel Thomas, 29, who she starred with in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical. Following her announcement, which divided many of her followers, with some comparing Kym to serial dater, Katie Price , the star has shown off her glamorous new hairstyle as she was papped leaving Trevor Sorbie's salon in Manchester.

After spending six hours in the hairdressers, the mum-of-three emerged with a glossy new do in which chestnut flecks could be seen glimmering in her usually raven hair. Kym smiled at the cameras as she ran her fingers through her locks, sporting a khaki jacket and black leather trousers. Her trip to the salon comes after she confirmed her latest romance with Samuel, who is 19 years her junior.

Taking to Instagram earlier this month, the Coronation Street star shared a snap of herself kissing her co-star with the caption: "Met the most amazing man ever! Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times. @samuelthomasuk I love you #beautiful #soulmate #loveyou." In another post on his Instagram account, Samuel expressed his affection for Kym, gushing: "I didn't expect you, but here you are.

I love you." Returning the sentiment, Kym responded: "Ditto. The best things happen unexpectedly.

Love you too." There was a huge reacti.