Kym Marsh has reportedly split from her third husband Scott Ratcliff – just 18 months after they tied the knot.
The former Corrie actress, 46, looked dejected when she was spotted shopping with daughter Emilie, 26, in pictures exclusively made available to Web on Thursday.
Despite reports of the split, Kym was still wearing her wedding ring when she first stepped out after the news.
According to The Sun, Kym and Army Major Scott, 34, decided to end their marriage due to the workload, but there have been “rifts” in the relationship for some time.
The pressures of her career led to the couple attempting a trial separation earlier this year before deciding to officially split.
While mum-of-four Kym lives in Cheshire, Scott lives in barracks in the south, meaning the pair have struggled to spend quality time together – and Kym’s intense Strictly rehearsals over the past year have reportedly put further strain on the marriage.
Exit: Kym Marsh has reportedly split from third husband Scott Ratcliff – just 18 months after they tied the knot
Split: Kym and former soldier Scott, 34, are believed to have ended their relationship after marrying in a lavish ceremony in October 2021
Set in Waterloo Road, Kym is a regular presenter on BBC1’s Morning Live daytime show and appears in theatrical roles.
A source told The Sun: “They were both really trying to make it work but the cracks had been there for a while and they were only able to see each other a day or two a week at most.”
They continued, “They had a trial break earlier this year and were hoping to get things back on track, but they’ve decided it’s best to go their separate ways.
“It’s very sad for everyone involved but they have decided to tell their family and friends and focus on the future – which means filing for divorce, they hope to keep things as amicable as possible. Hopefully time will help things heal.’
Web has reached out to Kym’s representatives for comment.
The former Hear’Say singer – who is also a mother to David, 27, and Polly, 12, cut a very somber figure when she was spotted out shopping on Thursday. Kym also had a son Archie, but he sadly passed away at the age of 21 weeks in 2009.
She and her eldest daughter stopped at a shoe store before going to a bakery for lunch.
Kym donned an animal print tracksuit which she paired with a black leather biker jacket and comfy trainers.
Kym Marsh, 46, has reportedly split from husband Scott Ratcliff – two years after they tied the knot.
Shopping: The former Corrie actress looked dejected as she was spotted shopping with daughter Emilie, 26, in exclusive pictures received by my Web on Thursday
Somber: The former Hear’Say singer looked very somber when she was spotted out shopping on Thursday
Sad news: A Kym and Private Scott, 34, are said to have decided to end their marriage due to the stress of work, but “cracks” have been present in the relationship for some time
Wife: While she appears to have deleted pictures of Scott from her Instagram, she still lists herself as “Scott’s wife.”
While the former soap star often shares snaps and gushing tributes to her kids on social media, she’s apparently erased all trace of Scott.
Despite this, her profile still lists herself as a mother, actress, and “wife to Scott.”
Kym was previously married to EastEnders’ Jack Ryder from 2002 to 2009 and Hollyoaks’ Jamie Lomas from 2012 to 2014.
Following her and Scott’s wedding anniversary in 2021, Kym took to Instagram to leave a sweet tribute to her new husband, calling him the “love of her life.”
The sweet snap showed the couple dancing together at the wedding, which took place at Sandhurst Military Academy.
Pressure: While mum-of-four Kym lives in Cheshire, Scott lives in barracks down south, meaning the pair have struggled to spend time together
Shopping: The couple bought shoes before going to lunch
Rehearsals: Kym’s intense Strictly rehearsals over the past year have reportedly put further strain on the marriage (pictured with pro-parter Graziano Di Prima)
The couple tied the knot in front of friends and family just four months after announcing their engagement in July.
The couple had been together since July 2018 but have endured lengthy splits as Scott serves abroad, with Kym admitting they had been separated for seven months at the time last April.
Back in December 2018, Kym revealed that she and Scott were six months apart as the Soldier was due to return to Afghanistan to serve in the Parachute Regiment.
Despite the looming long-distance relationship, the star was adamant their relationship would survive the strain.
Big day: After the couple’s big day in 2021, Kym Marsh took to Instagram to post a sweet tribute to her new husband, calling him the “love of her life”.
End: After breaking into the pop scene as a member of Hear’Say, Kym married 36-year-old EastEnders star Jack Ryder in 2002, but they divorced in 2009 (pictured in 2001).
Exes: She married Hollyoaks’ Jamie Lomas in 2012, but the couple split just a year later (pictured in 2009)
Kym split from Matt Baker for three months before sparking a romance with Scott after a two-year romance.
She first had a relationship with builder David Cunliffe before she rose to fame in 2001’s Pop Stars and the couple had a son David, 25, and a daughter Emilie, 25, during a five-year relationship.
After breaking into the pop scene as a member of Hear’Say, Kym married EastEnders star Jack Ryder, 36, in 2002. However, they divorced in 2009 after she admitted to having an affair with Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, 43.
Kym married Jamie in 2012 and the couple have eight-year-old daughter Polly. The couple’s first child, Archie, died shortly after being born prematurely in 2009.