Newly engaged Kym Marsh shows off her ring as she and fiancé Tom Dickinson step out in Manchester
Kym Marsh and her fiancé Tom Dickinson were seen for the first time since news of their engagement as they went out for a meal with family in Manchester on Friday.The actress, 49, began dating Tom in autumn last year - eight months after she ended her whirlwind romance with Samuel Thomas, who was 19 years her junior.Kym cut a casual figure in a white hoodie and matching tracksuit bottoms which she wore with a black top and also gave a glimpse at her engagement ring. The Coronation Street star let her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders and completed her look with a black handbag.Tom also opted for a laid back look as he sported a black jacket with matching shorts and trainers. It was reported in October that Kym had found love again with a fitness fanatic called Tom after the pair were introduced through friends. Kym Marsh and her fiancé Tom Dickinson were seen for the first time since news of their engagement as they went out for lunch on Friday The actress, 49, began dating Tom in autumn last year - eight months after she ended her whirlwind romance with Samuel Thomas, who was 19 years her junior Kym gave a glimpse at her engagement ring during the outing She then identified her man when she shared a series of photos to her Instagram - confirming their romance and tagging his account. Now it is said that Tom asked Kym to marry him in a romantic proposal by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Kym is said to be 'on cloud nine' after reportedly saying yes 'immediately' when Tom popped the question.A source told The Sun: 'Their romance has been like a fairytale. Tom had planned the perfect proposal and got down on one knee next to the Eiffel Tower.'Kym was overcome, but she said yes immediately. She has the most beautiful ring and can’t wait to plan their special day.'It will be Kym's fourth marriage, after previously wedding army major Scott Ratcliff, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas and EastEnders star Jack Ryder. The couple were seen out for the first time together in November as they enjoyed a day out in Bakewell.Earlier that month, Kym posted loved-up snaps with Tom, after it was revealed she had joined the dating app Hinge earlier this year following the Samuel split. The Coronation Street star let her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders and completed her look with a black handbag. Tom also opted for a laid back look as he sported a black jacket with matching shorts and trainers It was reported in October that Kym had found love again with a fitness fanatic called Tom after the pair were introduced through friends Tom also opted for a laid back look as he sported a black jacket with matching shorts and trainers Tom is said to have asked Kym to marry him in a romantic proposal by the Eiffel Tower in ParisShe took to Instagram Stories to share an image posted by Tom, in which the duo enjoyed a steamy smooch with the camera in selfie mode. Tom's Instagram handle is @tom_dicko_ and his bio on the site lists an array of challenges he has completed, including The Welsh 3000s Challenge - a mission to climb all 15 of the mountains over 3000ft in Wales within the space of 24 hours.The couple are said to have met through friends and Kym has been intermittently sharing images with Tom - but only identified him in the latest post. A source told The Sun: 'They have already enjoyed a night away together and he's met her daughter Emilie, so things are moving fast.'He's also been on nights out with her pals and was the centre of attention, which is no surprise because he's so hunky. Kym always throws herself fully into everything – including relationships.'Kym ended her romance with ex Samuel before Christmas in 2024, after the pair finished touring with the show 101 Dalmatians: The Musical. She was forced to defend herself after revealing her romance with Samuel, who is the same age as her oldest son, having gushed on social media that he is her 'soulmate'.Amid her break-up, sources told The Sun at the time that once their tour finished, Kym found it more difficult to spend time with him.Kym shares her son David, 30, and daughter actress Emilie, 28, with her ex David Cunliffe. She is also a mother to 14-year-old daughter Poppy, whom she shares with ex-husband and Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, as well son Archie who was born 18 weeks premature in 2009 and passed away shortly after birth.Kym and Jamie first met on a train as they made their way to the 2007 TV Quick Awards before developing a romance in July 2008 - a year before Kym's divorce from ex-husband Jack Ryder.
