Kym Marsh, the beloved Coronation Street star, is gearing up for her fourth walk down the aisle after a whirlwind romance with Tom Dickinson, 45. The couple, who have been dating for just seven months, are now engaged following a romantic proposal in Paris earlier this week.
The 49-year-old actress and singer, best known for playing Michelle Connor on Coronation Street, revealed her stunning engagement ring in exclusive photos shared with the press. Kym was seen beaming with joy as she stepped out with Tom, holding hands and looking more in love than ever.
The proposal, which took place beside the iconic Eiffel Tower, was a carefully planned moment for the couple. A close source revealed, “Tom had planned the perfect proposal, and when the moment came, he got down on one knee. Kym was completely overcome, but she said yes immediately. It was a beautiful, magical moment, and she couldn’t be happier.”
Kym, a mother of four, has had a tumultuous history with marriage, having been married three times before. Her first marriage to EastEnders actor Jack Ryder lasted for seven years before ending in 2009. She then married Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas in 2012, but their union lasted only two years. Kym’s third marriage, to Army Major Scott Ratcliff in 2021, ended after just 19 months. Despite these setbacks, Kym’s belief in love remains unwavering.
“I’ve been married three times, and three times it’s not gone well, so no more for me. Three strikes and I’m out!” Kym had famously said last year. But it seems fate had other plans when she met Tom. The pair connected on a dating site and instantly felt a spark. “It was like it was meant to be,” Kym’s friend shared. “They both signed up at the same time, and it just clicked.”
Now, after a romantic proposal and a summer wedding likely in the works, Kym Marsh is ready to embark on her fourth journey down the aisle. Friends and family have expressed their excitement, noting how Tom makes Kym incredibly happy.
Though Kym’s previous marriages didn’t work out, this engagement has a much different feel. Tom has already won the approval of Kym’s family, including her mother, Pauline, and her children, David and Emilie. “Her family and friends are ecstatic for them,” the source added. “They can see how happy Tom makes her.”
Since leaving Coronation Street in 2019, Kym has continued to build a successful career in television and theatre. She starred in Channel 5’s The Imposter in 2022 and recently appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, where she narrowly missed out on the Glitterball trophy. Now, Kym is on tour, leading the cast of Single White Female, the stage adaptation of the 1992 film.
As Kym Marsh prepares for her wedding, it’s clear that love has found its way back into her life. After three marriages, she’s finally found her perfect match in Tom Dickinson, and this next chapter promises to be filled with joy, excitement, and, most importantly, love.
