Kym Marsh honors ex-partner during granddaughter's birthday celebration

Kym Marsh, 48, has expressed her deep appreciation for her ex-partner, David Cunliffe, during a family gathering to celebrate their granddaughter's birthday. Despite their past relationship ending, Kym and David remain close friends and co-parents. Kym referred to David as "one of my best friends in the world" in a recent Instagram post featuring a smiling selfie of the two. The former Coronation Street actress recently ended her romance with 29-year-old Samuel Thomas after a brief six-month relationship. Kym's decision to focus on new projects may have influenced the split. She has announced that she will leave her role as a canteen worker on the show Waterloo Road to pursue other opportunities. Kym has already filmed her final scenes and looks forward to new adventures as she approaches her 50th birthday next year. In a recent interview, Kym reflected on life’s struggles, saying it is not a "fairytale." She encouraged others going through tough times to keep pushing forward. Kym also shared her aim to prioritize herself more in her personal life. Kym's previous relationship with Samuel started off strong, with both expressing their affection openly. However, as their commitments grew, the couple struggled to maintain the same connection, leading to their recent breakup. Kym's friends have shown concern for her well-being regarding her romantic choices but also support her journey.