Kelsey Parker Opens Up On Finding Love Again After Loss | Loose Women

Loose Women friend of the family Kelsey Parker joins us fresh from the publication of her first autobiography, ‘With and Without You’. It documents the recent years before and after the death of her husband The Wanted star, Tom Parker. She will be discussing the taboo of ‘moving’ after losing a partner and also responding to her online trolls regarding her recent announcement of finding love again.
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From series 27, broadcast on 29/09/2023
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[@BNizzle007]

Out of respect for Tom, I'll say nothing, God bless you man, I pray for your children, a great guy every time i met him RIP

[@Sam4G0d]

They got this wrong - Tom Parker died in 2022, NOT 2020. Kelsey was dating a new guy by October 2022, so less than 6 months after his "soulmate" died.

[@ElsieWals]

She was dating him 7 weeks after Tom died. It's in her book. In her words.

[@cisi269]

That’s what is so toxic about society in regards to grief they tell you to be more positive & to move on instead of actually letting you feel your grief

[@grndouwn7338]

I find it scary how quick people move on; especially when they're you're 'soulmate'

[@ElsieWals]

It took her 7 weeks! 7! All confirmed in her book. Lots of people, myself included, thought it was 5/6 months. I was shocked when I read that page on Twitter... glad I cancelled my pre order tbh.

[@noreenbi9079]

​@@ElsieWals That's disgusting . She has no class. Poor guy didn't deserve a partner like her. I feel sorry 4 the kids

[@carolcarlsonives]

Who are you to judge how she should grieve? Tom would want his family to live life. The judgement from some of you are cruel.

[@noreenbi9079]

@@carolcarlsonives That's not grieving. It's disrespectful. Selfish woman

[@grndouwn7338]

@@carolcarlsonives I agree it's selfish but I think it anyway. 7 weeks is no time at all to grieve a soulmate, I think it's reasonable to question that. It is a bit weird to have a new partner after 7 weeks if you look at it without emotion like you.

[@ElsieWals]

We all expected Kelsey to move on at some point, but 7 weeks after Tom died? Nah. At least allow his children to grieve properly first. They had just lost Daddy and then had to get used to another man being around - Kelsey confirms all of this in her book by the way, none of what I'm saying is assumptions. It's Tom's children and family I feel sorry for, especially as they had to find out via tabloids that she had met someone else.

[@melgrant7404]

I still feel for toms family. It must be so hard to watch her move on with a man who will have everything tom should have had. Tough for them even if they know she should have happiness again. For them it's double the pain.

[@crafte164]

As long as they continue to have a relationship with Tom's family the children can only benefit from a happy mum, as long as Tom's family aren't bitter, it is very unlikely to affect them in a difficult way.

[@melgrant7404]

@@crafte164 not everyone would find it easy though. Even if they put a brace face on they could still feel hurt obviously.

[@scarlettkhan9667]

She's like their daughter and I'm sure they will want their daughter (in law) to be happy again.

[@melgrant7404]

@@scarlettkhan9667 what else can they really do .

[@noreenbi9079]

​@@crafte164 A happy mum. U having a laugh the kids need her. She just wants 2 have fun with this guy selfish woman. Who's looking after the poor kids while mum is getting happy

[@johnfitzgerald1769]

To the first presenter on the left Tom died in March 2022 not March 2020

[@daisymeadow6662]

Just heartbreaking, to leave this world at 33, when life is just really beginning, just moves me to tears. I cannot imagine how she has dealt with this and how Tom's family have coped. As a mum of similarly aged children, it just breaks my heart to think of what theyve all been through. Bless them all, and may Kelsey find happiness and peace.

[@bbloodyangel1]

moving on is not the biggest problem, but an ex con who did jail time for manslaughter?? 🥴 that kind of temper doesnt just go away, it transfers.

[@scarlettkhan9667]

is she dating an ex con? wtf

[@bbloodyangel1]

@@scarlettkhan9667 he allegedly punched a guy and the guy died or something its in the articles. he did time in prison for it.

[@josephsuarez9594]

It’s an insult to Tom…finding love with a person who took someone’s life away? Tom’s life was taken away…I guess she’s drawn to that sort of trauma.

[@madeleinalazaris8138]

She's not dating the guy anymore apparently. If she supposedly started going out with him 7 weeks after Tom died, well she'd be potentially vulnerable due to grief so maybe the new guy played on that a bit?

[@sarahgardiner9451]

She gets on my nerves it did not take her long to move on if you love someone you don't. MOVE ON THAT QUICK😢

[@hearmeoutbro]

It’s only been 1 year since Tom died so I wonder if she really has found love or is she on some kind of rebound. I personally wouldn’t be able to move on so quickly but everyone is different.

[@oliviapaul8885]

This didn’t take long. I’m sorry it’s a year , and it was awful for them as a family . Now she’s letting a criminal who took a life into her life and her children .

[@hearmeoutbro]

@@oliviapaul8885 That’s awful.

[@ElsieWals]

@@oliviapaul8885 it was 7 weeks, not a year. She moved on in less than 2 months.

[@ElsieWals]

She met her "new" fella 7 weeks after Tom died. It's in her book. She's been with him over a year now.

[@hearmeoutbro]

@@ElsieWals probably cheating on Tom then. If it’s true that he’s a murderer, then I’ve lost any sympathy for her as she’s letting a dangerous person near her kids.

[@astev1384]

I feel so bad for saying this but I don’t find her likeable at all.! The whole interview she openly said she deserves happiness, she’s resilient, she’s had a hard time. Absolutely. All of the above. But have a bit of humility. I dunno, she came across as he’s dead now, let’s all move on & I’ll write a book & keep his surname We all handle grief differently but again, I just found her unlikeable

[@HelloCosy]

Couldn't agree more. She is not a nice person.

[@clairefarmery3646]

I do too. She thinks she's famous.

[@user-jy1mp4tj3r]

I know exactly how she feels,I lost my husband last April I was his carer for years I was absolutely dreadful I didn’t think I was going to get through it at all,this March I met someone unexpectedly I was sick too I didn’t want to go through this grief alone it was his family that wanted me to find someone didn’t expect to fall in love people shouldn’t judge Kelsey unless you have lost a partner people should not say anything if it wasn’t for my partner now I probably would not even be here grief never goes away 😢

[@carolinestreeter975]

Don’t get me wrong it’s horrendous what she has been through but dear god has she cashed in on his death!

[@Sunflower-204]

Jeeeezzzz, this lady is ruthless 😳

[@susandavies430]

I lost my partner of 26 years he also had a brain tumour😢 I miss him every day, I couldn't even think of finding someone else to share my life, I don't know how she could move on so quickly

[@susandavies430]

My partners name was also Tom 💔

[@melgrant7404]

Agree. I couldn't move on that way either. It comes down to the person you are and what is right for you.

[@dorahoward8632]

She moved on fast gb tom

[@lisagray1326]

Men move on a dam site faster!!!

[@Torennn]

I'm deeply sorry for anyone who has lost loved ones but All of you in this partcular comment section have absolutely no right to judge Kelsey in any way

[@Sarahangel60s]

It's lovely to see you found love again happy for you Tom parker he was a good person great guy You was lucky to have him Support you both I be supporting you and Tom since day one From Sarah mcwilliams

[@InvisibleVicky]

I mean really. It’s only been a year. I still am broken over Tom and I wasn’t his wife!

[@ElsieWals]

This 👌 Fans still grieve for him now. Kelsey met this new guy 7 weeks after Tom died.... I was still sobbing my heart out over him at that point.

[@InvisibleVicky]

@@ElsieWals exactly.

[@samholden4171]

Am still grieving for my mum who gone in 2015😭😭😭

[@elaineshaw4456]

Some people are quick to judge. You cant say anything unless you have been in her shoes.

[@melgrant7404]

It's not judging it's opinions.

[@heidistinton9213]

so glad she found happiness again plus her husband would of wanted this because he loved her and his children.❤😊

[@Adelefan123]

I feel for her n her children but its only been a year since he passed its still very fresh im not judging her grieving process as everyone grieves differently it just seems so soon but i do believe she deserves happiness i agree with everything she said also Kaye got the date wrong he did not pass in 2020 n she is 33 not 31 did they not do there research before she came on? Anyway i wish her the best 💜

[@rebecca1725]

Wish her all the best everyone deserves to be happy

[@Ohcarol912]

As someone who lost her brother when he was a young 35yr old with two small children under 7. I have to look at our situation and this brings back lots of hurt to me as a family and my mum and dad I could write a book. My brothers wife rebounded within months this floored my family. We never wanted her to be on her own for years but we didn’t expect this within months. What a choice she has made I’m sure Tom would worry for his children.

[@nickoffury]

I’m not downplaying her grief but my god she wasted no time

[@livvjanee]

Fair enough for moving on but I don’t think I’d want my kids around someone who punched a man and killed him but each to their own x

[@juliehandley8963]

If your still grieving for someone then your not ready to move on !

[@daisymeadow6662]

I think, in her position, when Tom was first diagnosed, she probably started grieving even then, even though they were hopeful that he would survive. You can't be a 100% sure that someone diagnosed with a brain tumour will be able to be treated successfully, so probably you do start anticipating the loss of them. Some people, me included, have anticipatory grief about the loss of loved ones, the loss of pets, the loss of one's health, so the grief process can start really very early for some, not all. Plus I don't think you ever really stop grieving loved ones youve lost. As people say, you learn to live with the grief, and I think thats what Kelsey is doing, while trying to make a new life for herself.

[@Fowez]

I have to ask..why she has written this book..who would actually buy it..its gonna be all about her...i thought it weird when she did that prog ...as aoon as saw one of her friends was arg from towie you can get the cut of her jib. And she said one of her mates called her a hot widiow..bit crass

[@212britney]

Loves and misses her husband but already dating again…hmmm

[@michelleamywatt5695]

7 weeks then you found a man after your soulmate died:(

[@kealeywindle7170]

Kelsey you are amazing xx

[@annecox2462]

Good luck to you Kelsey your an amazing lady ❤

[@englishlady8863]

Anyone would think she the only person to loss a spouse.

[@Sparkle_butter_]

Nawhhh this made me really happy. She deserves to be happy !

[@marianicoletti6838]

She come across as being so fake to me. Forgive me if I'm wrong. I'm not judging her it's just my own personal opinion. Seems to thrive on the limelight and attention. If I'd just lost the love of my love I'd want to be left alone in private to grieve. Didn't waste much time in moving. I know life's too short and all that ... but come on. RIP Tom Parker ❤

[@susandavies430]

My partners name was also Tom💔

[@grndouwn7338]

have to say she does deserve happiness so if this is what it takes for her to have it I get it

[@melgrant7404]

Obviously it is easier for her than toms family. Are least the children are a blessing for toms family.

[@stevencookson9924]

Don’t know why she’s getting airtime he’s only been dead just over a year not 2020.

[@gavinmartin5151]

Tom Parker pass away in 2022 not 2020

[@Fowez]

It just sounds like it's all about her..book out already ...

[@isobel7676]

You know what good for Kelsey. Life is too short and loosing Tom has proved that. To all those people who are commenting saying that couldn’t be you, that’s fine but everyone is difference. That doesn’t mean to say Kelsey loved Tom any less than you loved your soulmate. Kelsey deserves happiness

[@melgrant7404]

So does toms family. But they won't be happy toms children are the saving grace.

[@isobel7676]

@@melgrant7404 I’m sure Tom’s family want Kelsey to be happy just like Tom would be..

[@melgrant7404]

@@isobel7676 there is no choice but to accept the situation for toms family.

[@isobel7676]

@@melgrant7404 😂😂😂 you’re not a part of his family so why are you acting like you are

[@melgrant7404]

@@isobel7676 like wise. Do you know them .👌

[@sarahmannion5867]

They keep saying she is 31. She is 33 😂

[@bbloodyangel1]

they said tom passed in 2020 so i thought oh 3 years is not that soon to move on? .... he passed in 2022.

[@sarahmannion5867]

@@bbloodyangel1 It has been a year and half since he passed

[@bbloodyangel1]

@@sarahmannion5867 she moved on 7 months after his passing apparently based on when they got together

[@sheilawells1571]

Not even a year now long has she been dating her new man?

[@mariebyrne8377]

Can't believe she's moved on a year it would prob take me 4 years

[@clairefarmery3646]

It was 3 months...its in her book.

[@jillianthomas7335]

No time for her

[@paulbradley705]

She moved on far too quickly.she doesn't care.she found another soulmate which doesn't happen.anything to sell the book.

[@stuartfillingham778]

A "typical woman" of today

[@sandraberry9418]

Bless her she looks very tired

[@HelloCosy]

Tired from all the sh***ing the new man?!

[@andy56018]

Fame obsessed.

[@roter13]

It's only been a year though...

[@silentterrorhawk]

Are her and her late husband celebrity’s of some kind ?

[@melgrant7404]

Her husband was in a band.

[@silentterrorhawk]

@@melgrant7404 ok thank you.

[@bbloodyangel1]

her late husband was in the wanted, a band, he was a celeb

[@silentterrorhawk]

@@bbloodyangel1 o ok thanks for letting me know 👍

[@Me-hs4jj]

No. They’re just neighbours of the cameraman’s cousins who they got on for a laugh.

[@sharoncox4776]

Soulmate -yea right! Soulmate for life i thought! Didnt take her long to find someone else! Vile woman

[@xxfayerocksxx]

You're vile not Kelsey you look at what you're saying it's disgusting!

[@aa-fw2pw]

Very rude and uncalled for. My sister in law was married to my brother for 14 years before he passed away from health complications of having kidney failure. She loved him dearly and was his full time carer and the mother of his three kids. But about a year after he passed away, we encouraged her to find love again (which she has now done) because of the sheer intense loneliness she was experiencing. Not to mention being a single parent. She deserved companionship and support, and so does Kelsey So please do show a little empathy to her and do not call her vile.

[@shanadeoreilly7416]

Wtf! U expect her to stay single forever?? She's 33 years old just because she's moved on didn't mean he's forgotten about! If she's 83 years old than I'd be sayying the same as you but she's not!

[@melgrant7404]

@@shanadeoreilly7416 she is fortunate she can move on.toms family don't have it so easy obviously.

[@marcandreyko4251]

glass houses, lady. geez, you seem awful.

[@3onnie]

Why do people keep saying he died in 2020? I saw them in concert March 2022 and he was there. Like get ur facts right it’s not that hard