Jack Ryder: Last News

Kym Marsh's ex Jack Ryder who was a household name is hardly recognizable since his glory days. The former Eastenders actor known for his role as Jamie Mitchell has now stepped away from the spotlight.

Kym Marsh has just announced she’s got a new beau in her theatre co-star Samuel Thomas. Coronation Street star Kym (who played Michelle Connor) revealed her new romance on social media yesterday (7 July). Kym, 48, has called Saumel, 29, the “most amazing man ever” in a clip uploaded to Instagram, where the soap actress shared a picture of herself kissing her 101 Dalmatians co-star.

Kym Marsh's ex husband Jack Ryder, who was a heartthrob in the late 90s for his role as Jamie Mitchell on EastEnders, is barely recognisable now at 42.The actor, who married Kym in 2002, became a household name for his good looks and boyish charm when he joined the soap in 1998, only to be dramatically killed off in a Christmas Day special. Fast forward more than years, and Jack has traded his clean-cut image for a rugged salt and pepper beard, and said goodbye to his iconic 'curtains' hairstyle. He also has a new wholesome career away from the spotlight after becoming a successful children's book author as well as an acting coach and director of talent agency Intertalent group.

Kym Marsh says she has found her 'soulmate' after falling for a lover 19 years her junior. The former Coronation Street actress, 48, posted a picture on Instagram where she is seen sharing a kiss with her 101 Dalmatians - The Musical co-star Samuel Thomas, referring to him as the "most amazing man".

Actor Jack Ryder has said it could be time to bring his EastEnders character Jamie Mitchell back from the dead, 21 years after he was dramatically killed off. Jack, 41, appeared on EastEnders from 1998 until 2002 as Jamie, who arrived in Walford following the death of his father and was taken in by Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).

Jack Ryder has stunned his old fans with his new career path and very different lifestyle.

Jack Ryder, known for playing Jamie Mitchell on EastEnders during the late 1990s, looks almost unrecognisable now aged 41.The actor, who was previously married to Kym Marsh, is synonymous with his blonde heartthrob on-screen character - joining the show in 1998 before being killed off in true soap style for a Christmas Day special. Now, 21 years on from the role, he has swapped the clean-shaven look for a salt and pepper beard, chopping off his curtains of the past decade too. Despite a strikingly different look to that of his youth, the actor still sends fans swooning with selfies and regular snaps uploaded to Instagram, where he has over 9,000 followers.

Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is said to have split from her husband Scott Ratcliff after just 19 months of marriage.

Strictly's Kym Marsh dramatically burst into tears in front of the nation after admitting she had kept her two children a secret from the judges of her first ever TV show, Popstars. Fearing that she might be held back when it came to hitting the big time, the then 24-year-old had concealed her secret family when entering the 2001 talent contest and told producers she wasn't a mother.10 million viewers tuned in to watch Kym claiming that in her past her children had stood in her way - and that she'd feared the same would happen again if she didn't hide them.The single mum finally admitted the conflict she'd been suffering during one of the Saturday night shows - and still managed to soar past thousands of fellow hopefuls to win a place in the pop group Hear'Say.However, she lasted just over one year in the group after rows with fellow bandmates and intense media coverage.For example, the Daily Mail had written that Kym "plots her career like a military operation" and has "an unnerving desire to secure maximum publicity".Meanwhile, her former bandmate Suzanne Shaw later claimed that Kym and her celebrity partner, Jack Ryder of Eastenders, were "the council-estate version of Posh and Becks".In response to the criticism, Kym felt compelled to defiantly declare: "I'm not embarrassed about being ambitious!"Kym also lamented during a historic interview that she felt it was mostly female journalists writing about her negatively."That's what gets me.

Playing Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders, Jack Ryder was one of biggest heartthrobs of the nineties While Jack, who is now 39, did decide to leave EastEnders, he did so under the impression that the door would be left open. However, it was firmly slammed shut when Jamie was tragically killed in one of the soap’s most shocking exits in December 2002.

There are a range of stars on soaps that catch the eye of the public as a result of their good looks and charm. And back in the '90s, soap stars galore were proving to be big hits, from Jack Ryder to Paul Nicholls.

EastEnders from 1998 until 2002, but if you did you’ll likely remember the character Jamie Mitchell.The part of Jamie was played by Jack Ryder, but Jamie made a dramatic exit all those years ago and disappeared from our lives.That was, however, until earlier this year when the talented actor appeared on Loose Woomen, causing viewers to coin him “hot.”Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.The part of Jamie first popped up in Albert Square in 1998, and he was best known for his on/off relationship with Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy.But what has the 38 year old heartthrob been up to since departing EastEnders?Well, it seems

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