BBC Strictly star Kym Marsh swoons over her 'sexy' husband as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary

Kym Marsh has paid tribute to her 'sexy' husband as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary. The former Coronation Street star, who is currently wowing fans with her dance moves on Strictly Come Dancing, called her hubby Scott Ratcliff her 'rock' as she thanked her friend and former co-star Antony Cotton for being their matchmaker.

The 46-year-old, who is returning to our screens in a reboot of the hit BBC school drama Waterloo Road, shared a photo on her Instagram from their wedding day, showing her gazing into her man's eyes. She wrote: "One year ago today I was lucky enough to marry my best friend. This man is everything to me. I honestly don’t know what I would do without him."

She said about Scott: "He is my everything, my rock, my friend, my soulmate. Scott I am so very lucky to be your wife and I thank my lucky stars everyday that you came into my life.

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"Of course I have to also give huge thanks to @antonycotton for playing Cilla Black and introducing us! Don’t know how I will ever repay you this one darling hahah!

She added: "So all that’s left to say is Happy Anniversary my wonderful, amazing, sexy af husband! I love you with all of my heart! Always and forever."

Kym married the parachute regiment army major at The Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst. They began dating in 2018 after being introduced by Antony, who plays Sean Tully in Corrie. The actor had a special role at the ceremony as Master of Ceremonies and co-star Alison King, who plays Carla Connor, was a bridesmaid.

Jane Danson who plays Leanne Battersby, Tristan Gemmill who played Kym's late husband Robert Preston in the soap,