Strictly’s Kym Marsh kisses husband Scott after opening up on backstage meltdown
CORONATION Street star Kym Marsh is all smiles with husband Scott Ratcliff after her devastating anxiety attack backstage at Strictly Come Dancing.
The ex Corrie star was pictured unwinding with her husband after a long day of rehearsals for the BBC competition.
Strictly siren Kym cosied up with her Army Major husband Scott as she wore trainers, leggings and a hoodie ideal for dance training.
Scott was pictured beaming as Kym planted a kiss on his cheek as they left Strictly HQ.
The happy couple married in 2021 in a lavish ceremony after starting dating in 2018.
Actress Kym has taken to the dance floor for this years Strictly but her time on the show hasn’t been all smiles.
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Since struggling with anxiety on the show, the star has since opened up about her backstage ‘meltdown’ and anxiety that has caused rehearsals to be cancelled.
The star reportedly contemplated quitting the show despite an outpouring of support from viewers and great feedback from the show’s judges.
She explained: “It just came over me, almost out of nowhere, and I couldn’t carry on.”
The actress added: “I’ve always suffered from panic attacks.
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“It’s something I don’t mind talking about because I know it can affect anyone at any time.”
Kym revealed her dance partner Graziano Di Prima has been supportive throughout her struggles on the show, explaining: “He just calmed me down and tried to remind me ‘We’re only dancing’, and it was Graziano who really pulled me through.”
Kym, 46, and 28-year-old Graziano danced the Argentine Tango last Saturday night.
Tonight the former Coronation Street star will perform an American Smooth foxtrot to the Snow Patrol ballad Chasing Cars and said it will also have a special meaning to Graziano after his family tragedy.