Lorraine Kelly and Ulrika Jonsson have defended Kym Marsh this week following news of the actress’ new romance.
Coronation Street star Kym recently went public with a new man – her 101 Dalmatians The Musical co-star Samuel Thomas. Kym, 48, shared a photo of her and Samuel, 29, kissing as she branded him her “soulmate”.
On her ITV show on Tuesday (July 9), Lorraine addressed the backlash Kym and Samuel have received over their age gap.
Ulrika has also since spoken out, slamming the trolling against Kym.
Lorraine Kelly on Kym Marsh romance
Speaking with entertainment correspondent Ria Hebden, Lorraine admitted: “I’m a bit annoyed about this. Kym Marsh, lovely Kym smashing girl, she has come under a bit of fire because she’s got a new man in her life and he’s a bit younger.
If this was the other way round and it was an older man and a younger girl, nobody would even mention it.
“So what! If this was the other way round and it was an older man and a younger girl, nobody would even mention it. And poor Kym is getting stick online.”
The presenter then brought singer Peter Andre into the debate as he was in the studio. Peter, 51, is married to his wife Emily, 34.
Peter said: “There’s little differences. Music is one of the things I’ve noticed. It’s how you are with each other.”
Lorraine added: “It doesn’t matter. I hope Kym is ignoring all that nonsense.”
Ulrika Jonsson on Kym Marsh’s new relationship
Meanwhile, in an article for The Sun, Ulrika shared her support for Kym. She said: “
“‘’”
“”
“”“”
“”
“”
’“”“”