Saturday 26 November 2022 07:17 PM Strictly's Kym Marsh pays tribute to daughter Emilie on her 25th birthday trends now
She tested positive for Covid forcing her and professional partner Graziana Di Prima out of Strictly this weekend.
And on Saturday evening, Kym Marsh, 46, penned a heartfelt tribute to her lookalike daughter Emilie on her 25th birthday, and took to Instagram where she shared it alongside an array of throwback photos.
The former Hear'Say singer - who is also mum to son David, 27, and daughter Polly, 11 - thanked Emilie for the 'love and constant support' she has shown, especially over the past few months.
Happy Birthday! On Saturday evening, Kym Marsh, 46, penned a heartfelt tribute to her lookalike daughter Emilie on her 25th birthday, and took to Instagram where she shared it
In a lengthy caption, Kym wrote: '25 years!!!!! 25 years since you made our worlds a brighter place to be! You are and always have been our sunshine! You always loved every second of life!
'Like a little whirlwind of fun sweeping through every room you walked into. You still are. You draw people to you, you make people smile, you make people angry too hahah but you are one of the funniest and kindest people I know!
'You have such a good heart Emilie. You would absolutely turn yourself inside out to help others and I know that only too well of late especially.
'I won’t ever forget the love and constant support you have given to me, particularly these last few months, whether that’s helping take care of Polly while I work, calling into rehearsals late at night with treats to cheer me up cos you know I’m tired, or cooking endless meals for me and @grazianodiprima and making him welcome in your home and your life.
Gorgeous: The former Hear'Say singer - who is also mum to son David, 27, and daughter Polly, 11 - shared an array of throwback photos in her birthday post
Grateful: Kym thanked Emilie for the 'love and constant support' she has shown, especially over the past few months
Kym also praised her daughter for making her a grandmother, writing: 'You are a wonderful mummy, those babies are so so lucky to have you to guide them through their lives.
'You’re a fantastic sister, always there for David and Polly whenever they may need you. An amazing friend, and this I know first hand because you are my BEST friend, the laughs and the tears we have shared are ones I will carry with me always.
'There are so many wonderful things I can say about you, but I would be here all night, so I will end with this…..Emilie I am so very proud to call you my daughter.
'You are one hell of a woman!! So here’s to you baby girl! Happy birthday. Love you so much always and forever xxx.'
Throwback: Kym included a black-and-white throwback snap of herself an Emilie together
Birthday collage: The doting mum also included a collage of precious moments
Kym's emotional birthday tribute to Emilie, comes after the soap star was forced to pull out of this weekend's instalment of Strictly.
A Strictly spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
'Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.'
Bad luck! It comes after Kym tested positive for Covid , forcing her to miss this weekend's instalment of Strictly - a fortnight after she almost quit over a 'crippling panic attack'
The television star was said to have burst into tears before she was consoled by twinkle-toed star Graziano, 28, ahead of a live show that aired last month.
Former Coronation Street actress Kym, who is said to have contemplated quitting the contest due to her overwhelming anxiety, told The Sun: 'It just came over me, almost out of nowhere, and I couldn’t carry on.'
Lots of emotions: The television star was said to have burst into tears before she was consoled by twinkle-toed star Graziano, 28, ahead of a live show that aired last month
It is claimed Kym struggled to continue dancing, prompting producers to comfort her as she calmed down, and hours later she took
