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Katie McGlynn's former partner Ricky Rayment has been left devastated after seeing photos of her kissing a popular EastEnders actor.
The Sun can exclusively reveal that our images—showing the former star, 32, with a 30-year-old actor—were a significant “blow” to the 35-year-old alum, who is still feeling “raw” from their breakup.
Katie McGlynn and Max Bowden were spotted kissing in the streetCredit: Splash
Katie and Ricky Rayment ended their relationship this summer after two yearsCredit: Instagram/@katiexmcglynn
We first reported earlier this month about her growing closeness to EastEnders alum MaxCredit: Instagram
In July, we reported that they had split but pledged to “remain friends.”
However, it seems their connection may have been tested after photos of the “very intimate” public display of affection surfaced.
A source informed us: “He still cares for her and wants her to be happy, but of course, seeing the pictures of her kissing Max was a difficult moment for him.
“No one wants to see their ex looking so happy so soon after a breakup, so it’s been tough for him, but there’s no animosity between them.
“He wishes her all the best; he just would have preferred not to see those photos while he’s still processing everything.”
SNEAKY SNOG
Over the weekend, we were the first to report how , 30, shared a passionate kiss with , 32, after a night out in Malvern, where they had performed their touring play Murder At Midnight.
Max, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell on BBC1, was seen hand-in-hand with Katie, who portrayed Sinead Tinker in the Cobbles, as they left The Foley Arms pub earlier this month.
An eyewitness commented: “The couple appeared very intimate and comfortable in each other’s presence. They seemed to only have eyes for one another.”
Max has previously been linked to co-stars , 33, and , 34.
A source revealed: “Max and Katie have known each other for years.
“They have been part of the soap world for so long that everyone is familiar with one another.
“They share a lot of common interests, and both found themselves single at the same time while on tour.
“They get along well and have been spending time together—it's evident they have chemistry. Who knows what the future may bring?”
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SAD SPLIT
Katie began dating former reality star after they met on a cruise ship in 2023.
Back in July, we shared that the couple had parted ways two years after starting their relationship—and amid
Last February, speculation grew that the former soap star and reality personality were on the verge of getting engaged after she was spotted wearing a ring.
Last year, her representative denied that she and Ricky had become engaged, explaining that any misunderstanding arose from Katie’s habit of wearing jewelry on various fingers.
They stated: “Katie and Ricky are very happy together, but they are not engaged.
“Katie enjoys wearing different rings and jewelry and just happened to wear one on her ring finger.”
However, their split this year was marked by them erasing all traces of each other from their social media accounts.
