Kym MarshCoronation Street star Kym Marsh has reportedly turned down estranged husband Jack Ryder’s suggestions of a reconcilation - because she’s already got a new boyfriend.

Kym, who split from Jack in March, is said to have met Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas at the British Soap Awards in May and earlier this week, posed with him on the red carpet for the Inside Soap nomination party in Manchester.

A source close to the new couple told Now magazine: “There was an instant spark between them.

“Kym gets butterflies whenever she thinks about Jamie and that was something she didn’t really expect to feel again so soon.

“Kym can’t stop talking about Jamie and when they aren’t together, she constantly texts him.

“They’re very wrapped up in each other. With Jamie, she doesn’t feel like a mum or dowdy wife any more, but a free spirit. She loves feeling sexy again.”

The source added: “It’s sad for Jack, but he can’t compete with a Hollyoaks hunk now. It’s not surprising she’s gone for a good looking soap star as that’s why she was attracted to Jack in the first place.

“I would expect Kym feels quite torn about it. The split with Jack was amicable and she wouldn’t want to upset him, but she’s happy now.”