Kym Marsh has admitted ‘life is a struggle’ and is not ‘a fairytale’ during a candid new interview in the wake of her alleged ‘split’ from toyboy love Samuel Thomas, 29.

It was reported last month that the former Coronation Street star, 48, was said to have split from her boyfriend Samuel, 29, after a whirlwind six month romance.

She ended her romance with the performer before Christmas, after the pair finished touring with the show 101 Dalmatians: The Musical. 

And speaking to Closer magazine, the actress made a strong commitment to herself as she vowed to put herself first ahead of turning 50 next year.

Though she didn’t go into detail about her dating life, Kym shared her advice for those going through hardship, which comes as she’s reportedly going through heartbreak herself. 

She shared: ‘Life is always a struggle – It’s not like all of a sudden, it’s a fairy tale.

‘There are always things that people struggle with. I think people are out there and they’re struggling – having a hard time or trying to achieve a dream – and my advice is just keep going. I find that eventually things generally pay off. So just keep going.’

Kym Marsh has admitted ‘life is a struggle’ and is not ‘a fairytale’ during a candid new interview in the wake of her alleged ‘split’ from toyboy love Samuel Thomas, 29

It was reported last month that the former Coronation Street star, 48, was said to have split from her boyfriend Samuel, 29, after a whirlwind six month romance 

Meanwhile, with Kym fast approaching her 49th birthday in June, it means her big 5-0 is only next year, and the star has vowed to put herself first after always placing others ahead.

She said: ‘I have a tendency to always put others before myself, so this year, I’m going to[put myself first] and I think that’s the right thing to do, especially when you’re heading for the big 5-0. It’s about making more food choices, getting back into the gym, getting more sleep and spending more time at home.’

The TV personality is currently throwing herself into her work and juggling her ‘very blended family’, with Kym having two children, three grandchildren and one step-grandchild. 

Amid her alleged break-up, sources told The Sun recently that once their tour finished, Kym, who is 19 years older than Samuel, found it more difficult to spent time with him. 

A source said: ‘Kym and Sam fell head over heels when they first met and couldn’t wait to tell the world.

‘But once Kym’s role in 101 Dalmatians ended it became harder to spend time together and some of the magic they had at the beginning just disappeared.

‘It’s such a shame, especially before Christmas but Kym surrounded herself with family.’

MailOnline contacted a representative for Kym for comment at the time.

speaking to Closer magazine, the actress made a strong commitment to herself as she vowed to put herself first ahead of turning 50 next year.

Though she didn’t go into detail about her dating life, she shared her advice for those going through hardship: ‘Life is always a struggle – It’s not like all of a sudden, it’s a fairy tale’

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Kym previously looked smitten with Samuel as they posed for a series of pictures of together, which he shared to his Instagram.

He sweetly declared that ‘life’s pretty great at the moment’ as the new couple continued to enjoy their honeymoon period.

Samuel told in the caption to his post how they’d had ‘two wonderful days’ in London as they took in the sights and played tourists.

He finished off by saying ‘I love you’ while sharing a beautiful snap of Kym as they enjoyed a romantic day out.

He penned: ‘Life’s pretty great right now. Two wonderful days in London staying at @strandpalace in between venues last week, and what a lovely time we had.

‘Great food, new tattoos, Camden market, @kissmekateuk @barbicancentre and all the laughter and love. I Love you @marsh_kym❤️.’

Kym ended her romance with the performer before Christmas, after the pair finished touring with the show 101 Dalmatians: The Musical

Sources told The Sun that once their tour finished, Kym, who is 19 years older than Samuel, found it more difficult to spent time with him

Kym was forced to defend herself for revealing she is dating Samuel, who is the same age as her son, having gushed on social media that he is her ‘soulmate.’

At 29, Samuel – who she refers to as ‘the most amazing man ever’ – is the same age as her eldest child, David Cunliffe.

Kym’s friends were reportedly worried that her new romance with a younger man could all end in heartache if it ‘fizzled out’.

The soap star has the support of her pals who are apparently ‘happy’ she has found someone, but they are said to have concerns that she could end up hurt. 

The actress is a parent to son David, 29, and daughter Emilie, 27, from a former relationship with builder David Cunliffe.