Marsh and Ryder split

Singer Kym Marsh and husband Jack Ryder have split after only a year of marriage, it was announced today.

Former Hear’Say star Marsh and ex-EastEnder Ryder have begun a trial separation. The couple blamed Marsh’s work commitments for putting extra strain on their already “turbulent” relationship.

The 27-year-old singer has relaunched herself as a solo artist while Ryder, 21, has struggled to find work since quitting the BBC1 soap.

In a statement released via Marsh’s management company, the couple said: “It is with sadness and regret that we have to announce we will be taking a trial separation as of today.

“Over the last couple of months we have experienced some turbulence in our relationship. This, together with Kym’s work commitments, has added an even greater strain on the marriage.

“The decision to spend some time apart has been made mutually and amicably and our number one priority is to preserve the marriage and to consider the children.

“Hopefully with this time and space we will be able to sort out our differences and repair our relationship.”

The couple share a home in St Albans, Herts, with Marsh’s two children, Emily, five, and eight-year-old David.