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Inside Kym Marsh’s colourful love life and string of famous exes as she splits from third husband Scott

KYM Marsh and third husband Scott Ratcliff have split less than two years after tying the knot.

The Sun exclusively revealed former Hear'Say singer Kym, 46, and army major Scott, 34, have gone their separate ways due to conflicting schedules.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX (10168605c) Kym Marsh and partner Major Scott Ratcliff Pride of Birmingham Awards, Arrivals, University of Birmingham, UK - 26 Mar 2019
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The Sun revealed Scott and Kym have called time on their marriageCredit: Rex

And, after shooting to fame more than two decades ago, this isn't the first time ex-Coronation Street star Kym has suffered a public break-up.

Here we take a look her colourful love life.

Dave Cunliffe

Kym shares son David with ex Dave Cunliffe
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Kym shares son David with ex Dave CunliffeCredit: Instagram
The couple are also parents to daughter Emilie
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The couple are also parents to daughter EmilieCredit: Instagram

Before becoming a household name, Kym met builder Dave during a night out in her hometown in 1994.

They got engaged and welcomed children David and Emilie but split in 1999.

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Jack Ryder

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock (666578fq) Jack Ryder and Kym Ryder British Soap Awards, BBC Television Centre, London, Britain - 26 May 2007
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Kym married EastEnders star Jack in 2002Credit: Rex

After winning a place in Hear'Say Kym met actor Jack in the BBC canteen while she was doing Top of the Pops and he was starring as Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders.

They tied the knot in 2002 but announced their split six years later.

Jamie Lomas

DUBLIN, IRELAND - APRIL 18: Actors Kym Ryder (R) and Jamie Lomas arrive at the TV Now Awards in the Mansion House on April 18, 2009 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Phillip Massey/Getty Images)
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She and second husband Jamie suffered heartbreak when their son Archie died just moments after being bornCredit: Getty

Months after her divorce from Jack was finalised Kym started dating another soap hunk - this time Hollyoaks' Jamie.

The couple suffered heartbreak during their relationship after their son Archie sadly died just moments after being born.

Kym and Jamie later welcomed daughter Polly - now 12 - before getting married six months later in September 2012.

They split just a year later.

Oliver Mellor

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18:  Actor Oliver Mellor attends the British Soap Awards at Media City on May 18, 2013 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
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She had a brief romance with Corrie star Dan in 2013Credit: Getty

In 2013 Kym had a brief - but serious - romance with fellow Corrie star Dan.

Following their 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."

Dan Hooper

Kym Marsh Verified account â@msm4rsh Me and my boy â¤ï¸ @Dan_hoops
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Kym got engaged to personal trainer Dan before they split in May 2015Credit: Instagram

In April 2014 Kym met personal trainer Dan and things between them heated up quickly.

Just over a year later the former couple got engaged but announced their split in May 2015.

Scott Ratcliff

Kym and Scott tied the knot in October 2021 after getting together in June 2018.

But an insider told The Sun this week: “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.

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

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

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