RYLAN Clark has finally shared snaps to social media with his new boyfriend, as the pair enjoy a stunning tropical holiday.

The TV star began dating fairground worker Kennedy Bates last summer, with

Two men sitting barefoot on a heart-shaped wicker bench on a sandy beach, surrounded by palm trees.Rylan Clark has gone ‘Instagram official’ with his new boyfriend Kennedy BatesCredit: Unknown Two men relaxing on lounge chairs on a sandy beach with their legs raised, holding drinks, with the ocean and a building in the background.The pair enjoyed their first trip abroad together with a stunning Maldives holidayCredit: Unknown Man in swim trunks and sunglasses relaxing on a sandy beach.Rylan appeared overjoyed in the carousel of snaps he shared from the trip, writing that it was ‘perfect’Credit: Unknown

And proving things are heading in the right direction, the couple headed out to the Maldives for a stunning getaway.

Sharing a carousel of pictures from the trip, Rylan was clearly feeling the love as he wrote: “Maldives. You were perfect. New year, new friends, new beginnings”.

For the first time, he shared pictures with Kennedy as the couple enjoyed beachfront hugs, cocktails on the pier and dinners with friends on the island.

One snap saw Rylan with his arm wrapped around his new beau as they posed on the beach, while another saw their silhouettes holding hands during a late night walk.

A number of Rylan’s showbiz pals are thrilled to see him so happy, writing in the comments: “love this love for you Baby”.

Scarlett Moffatt wrote: “Aghhhhh yesss I love this,” while Craig David echoed: “Love this”.

Josie Gibson, Angellica Bell, Christine McGuinness, Charlotte Dawson and Delta Goodrem were amongst others sharing the love in the comments.

also gave his seal of approval as he wrote: “This is the standard I had in mind for you”.

The relationship marks Rylan’s first serious romance since his in 2021.

He split from former husband Dan Neal after six years of

In August, a source said of Rylan’s new relationship: “This new man has certainly put a smile back on Rylan’s face and they have been enjoying spending lots of time together.

“Rylan’s friends and family have all met him and they’ve been attending lots of gigs together this , including .

“They’re inseparable.”

Kennedy, who used to man the waltzers, is now one of the top dogs at Billy Bates & Sons funfair in Leicester.

A man walks on a wooden pier over turquoise water with a sandy beach and palm trees in the background.Rylan said that the trip together marked ‘new beginnings’Credit: Unknown Two people stand on a sandy beach at night, looking out at a starry sky.He shared a number of snaps with Kennedy from the tripCredit: Unknown A person's feet and legs resting on a table with cocktails, overlooking the ocean at sunset.The pair enjoyed cocktails by the sea in relaxing snapsCredit: Unknown Six people are seated around a dinner table, smiling at the camera.They also enjoyed dinners with new friends on the islandCredit: Unknown A person with a heart drawn on their back with sunscreen standing on a beach.One snap showed how Rylan sweetly drew a heart on his beau’s back in suncreamCredit: Unknown