Kelsey Parker, widow of The Wanted member Tom Parker, recently shared a photo of her new boyfriend, Tom Hunt, on Instagram. The two reportedly met at a charity football match for her late husband, and have been hitting it off since earlier this year. Hunt, known professionally as Tom James, is described as an aspiring musician with a unique vocal style drawing on pop, country, blues, and Americana influences. Kelsey has been open about her new romance, and the couple looked very happy together at a recent gala event.
Prior to dating Hunt, Kelsey had a brief relationship with electrician Sean Boggans following Tom Parker’s death. However, they have since split, and sources state that Kelsey’s head was all over the place around the first anniversary of Parker’s passing when they initially broke up. Despite the challenges, they reconciled as Sean pursued her, but eventually decided to go their separate ways. After going through a difficult period, Kelsey found happiness again with her new partner, Hunt, who has been a supportive presence in her life.
Kelsey has been vocal about her belief that Tom Parker would send the right man for her after his passing. She has stated that she feels Tom picked these men for her, including Boggans and now Hunt. Despite facing criticism from trolls who suggest she is not grieving properly, Kelsey has stood firm in her belief that it is important to live life to the fullest and find happiness again after experiencing such a loss. She has spoken out against the stigma surrounding grief and emphasized that everyone processes loss differently.
Tom Parker and Kelsey had been together for around 13 years, announcing their engagement in 2016 and tying the knot in 2018. Tom was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020, and despite initially defying the odds and performing at the Stand Up 2 Cancer show in 2021, his condition deteriorated rapidly after his tour with The Wanted. He passed away in March 2022, leaving behind Kelsey and their two young children, Aurelia and Bodhi. Kelsey has continued to honor Tom’s memory while also moving forward with her life and finding love once again.
Despite the challenges she has faced, including the untimely loss of her husband and navigating the complexities of grief and dating, Kelsey remains strong and resilient. She has been clear about her intentions to live life to the fullest and find happiness, no matter what others may think. By sharing her journey and experiences with the public, she hopes to break down the stigma surrounding grieving and show that there is no right or wrong way to process loss. Kelsey’s story serves as an inspiration to others who may be going through similar struggles and reminds us all of the importance of resilience, self-care, and living life authentically.
