EastEnders star Kacey Ainsworth splits with plumber husband of 18 years as she shows off new boyfriend on Instagram
GRANTCHESTER star Kacey Ainsworth has ended her marriage to plumber Darren Hales after 18 years.
The ex-EastEnders actress, 54, is now dating actor Liam Tobin after quietly splitting from her husband in lockdown.
Kacey celebrated her new boyfriend's 50th birthday with a selection of snaps on Instagram.
They met after starring together in British drama Then and Now in 2020.
Captioning the 2021 snap, Kacey said: "So Our Liam is 50. What a blast of a party... so many thanks on behalf of us all, including everyone who made it there to celebrate with the lovely fella. Like attracts Like I guess.";
Kacey joined the cast of EastEnders in 2000 as Little Mo before making her final appearance six years later.
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She went on to star in ITV detective drama Grantchester in 2014, as Cathy Keating.
Most recently she's joined Lidless Theatre to perform Leaves Of Glass.
Kacey admitted: "It’s a baptism of fire, but I’m here for it.
"My and brain are on fire but I. Am. Bad. A**e.";
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Kacey bagged a number of awards during her time on EastEnders, including Best Actress at British Soap Awards and Most Popular Actress at the NTAs.
