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Is Kym Marsh married and who are her exes?

THE ups and downs of Kym Marsh's love life have often been talked about more than her TV career.

Sadly her marriage to husband No. 3 is now heading for the divorce court.

Is Kym Marsh married?

In May 2023 The Sun exclusively revealed that Kym is heading for divorce from her husband Army Major Scott Ratcliff, meaning she is a singler lady.

A source told us: “They both really tried to make it work, but the cracks have been there for a while and they were only getting to see each other for one or two days a week at the very most.

“Kym’s been so busy, and last year Strictly meant even her weekends were stacked up along with weekdays rehearsing.

“More recently she’s been filming all over the place and rehearsing for a new theatre run.

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“And Scott is based in barracks down south — he’s got a very busy career as well.

“Kym’s still a working mum, too, and lives up in Cheshire with her family. In the end it was the fact they lived so far away from each other that just made it impossible.

“They had a trial separation 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 all involved, but they’ve decided it’s time to tell their family and friends and focus on the future — which means filing for divorce. They’re hoping to keep things as amicable as possible. Hopefully time will help to heal things.”

Who has Kym Marsh dated?

Scott Radcliffe - married from 2021 to 2023

Kym Marsh with her third husband Army Major Scott Ratcliffe
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Kym Marsh with her third husband Army Major Scott RatcliffeCredit: Instagram

Kym met her third husband Army Major Scott Ratcliff in 2019.

They then got engaged after Scott popped the question to Kym in June 2021, whilst they were celebrating her birthday.

The couple then went on to get married in 2021 in a lavish ceremony, surrounded by their family and celebrity friends.

As he is in the army he is required to go on tour, something which Kym has found difficult in the past.

In October 2019 she told The Sun: "There is always anxiety, it is always stressful when he goes away.

"There may not be an actual war threat currently but there's always a risk when you're in these dangerous places."

Sadly they split in May 2023.

Dan Hooper - engaged from 2014 to 2015

Kym met Dan Hopper in 2014
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Kym met Dan Hopper in 2014

Kym started dating personal trainer Dan Hooper in April 2014.

After a whirlwind romance they were engaged by the December that same year.

However, just five months later they split in May 2015.

Oliver Mellor - dated in 2013

Kym had a fling with her Corrie co-star Oliver Mellor
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Kym had a fling with her Corrie co-star Oliver MellorCredit: Rex Features

Kym dated her Corrie co-star Oliver Mellor in 2013.

After they split he told the : "We planned a future together.

"We loved each other and we weren’t afraid to say it.

"It wasn’t something we intended to happen, but we couldn’t stop our feelings."

Oliver has been happily married to lingerie model Rhian Sugden since 2018.

Jamie Lomas - married from 2012 to 2014

Kym with her second husband Jamie Lomas
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Kym with her second husband Jamie LomasCredit: Getty - Contributor

Kym and Hollyoaks star Jamie started dating in 2009

In 2010 the couple were thrilled when Kym fell pregnant – but at just 21 weeks she went into labour because of a condition that meant her body was rejecting the baby.

Sadly baby Archie died just minutes after being born.

The couple then had happier news when they welcomed a daughter named Polly into the world in March 2011.

They married in September 2012 but were divorced by 2014.

Jack Ryder - married from 2002 to 2009

Kym with her first husband Jack Ryder
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Kym with her first husband Jack RyderCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The actress first met Jack in a BBC canteen when she was appearing on Top of the Pops in 2001 and he was starring as Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders.

The couple married at St. Albans parish church, Hertford, in August 2002 and sold the pictures to OK magazine for a reported £300,000.

It was announced in March 2008 that the couple had decided to separate in and was looking to divorce.

The couple announced their divorce in August 2009.

Dave Cunliffe - engaged from 1994 to 1999

Dave Cunliffe is the father of two of Kym's children - David and Emily
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Dave Cunliffe is the father of two of Kym's children - David and EmilyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Kym met Dave Cunliffe, a builder and the father of her children - David and Emily - in a karaoke pub in her home town in 1994.

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They went on to get engaged.

They eventually split up in 1999, just a year after Emily was born.

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