She is in the throes of a new romance with her boyfriend Chevy Black following her shock rehab stint for alcohol dependency.
And Kate Ritchie put on a loved-up display with her hunky new man at Clovelly beach last week.
The former Home and Away star, 44, who rose to fame playing Sally Fletcher on iconic the soap, showed off her stunning curves in a low-cut black swimsuit for the dip.
The mother-of-one slipped into a high-cut one-piece, which featured a small V-neckline that complimented her bust.
Chevy meanwhile showed off his physique in a pair of printed navy board shorts and couldn’t keep his hands off Kate.
Kate Ritchie flaunted her curves in a high-cut black swimsuit as she put on a steamy PDA at Clovelly beach with her new boyfriend Chevy Black last week
The pair shared a passionate kiss in the sea
The pair looked close as they sat on the concrete by the water, before jumping in and sharing a very passionate kiss.
After they showered under the fresh water, the pair hugged before walking back to their belongings.
Kate then pulled her dark hair up into a bun and slipped on a pair of chic black linen shorts and shirt set as they left the beach.
The star’s new relationship comes after Kate split from her ex-boyfriend John Bell and her shock rehab stint for alcohol dependency.
In December, Kate said in a statement released on Instagram that the last year had been challenging and stressful and led to an ‘unhealthy reliance on alcohol’.
However, she looked happy and healthy as she hit the beach with her new love interest.
The former Home and Away star, 44, who rose to fame playing Sally Fletcher on iconic the soap, showed off her stunning curves in a low-cut black swimsuit for the dip
The mother-of-one slipped into a high-cut one-piece, which featured a small V-neckline that complimented her bust.
Chevy couldn’t keep his hands or lips off the Summer Bay beauty
Back in 2018, Kate revealed on her Nova radio show that she avoided wearing a bikini for her ENTIRE 20-year stint on Home and Away
After they showered under the fresh water, the pair hugged before walking back to their belongings
Kate beamed as she washed the salt water off her body
Before jumping in, the pair checked out the surf conditions. Not much is known about Chevy, but he hails from Taree
Kate planted a kiss on her man – who she has been dating in recent weeks
The star’s new relationship comes after Kate split from her ex-boyfriend John Bell and her shock rehab stint for alcohol dependency
According to Woman’s Day, Kate and Chevy have grown incredibly close and she’s even met Chevy’s family and mother.
‘She’s been introduced to the family, including Chevy’s mother and siblings,’ a source told the publication.
Chevy has even met Kate’s daughter Mae, eight, who she shares with her footballer ex Stuart Webb.
Chevy has even met Kate’s daughter Mae, eight, who she shares with her footballer ex Stuart Webb
‘She’s been introduced to the family, including Chevy’s mother and siblings,’ a source told the publication
According to Woman’s Day, Chevy is a ‘kind and lovable type of guy’
Also last month, Kate and Chevy were seen enjoying a romantic picnic in the park in Coogee
Kate covered her face from the sun as she stepped out of the water
According to Woman’s Day, Chevy is a ‘kind and lovable type of guy’.
Also last month, Kate and Chevy were seen enjoying a romantic picnic in the park in Coogee.
In December, Kate admitted she has checked into a private Sydney rehab centre to get help for ‘alcohol dependency’.
In December, Kate admitted she has checked into a private Sydney rehab centre to get help for ‘alcohol dependency’
The actress, 44, released a statement on her Instagram page at the time, saying the last year had been challenging and stressful and led to an ‘unhealthy reliance on alcohol’.
She was also spotted entering an exclusive rehab clinic in Sydney.
Ritchie confirmed she would be taking a break from her Nova radio show until 2023.
Ritchie confirmed she would be taking a break from her Nova radio show until 2023
The actress, 44, released a statement on her Instagram page, saying the last year had been challenging and stressful and led to an ‘unhealthy reliance on alcohol’
She stepped down from her hit show in October after being charged with drink-driving just weeks earlier.
‘As announced previously I am taking a break until next year. The last year has been incredibly emotionally challenging, as well as a relentless schedule, stress, and a lack of sleep. I came to realise that this had led to an unhealthy reliance on alcohol,’ she said in her statement.
‘So I decided to use this time to do something positive by getting the help I need from professionals who specialise in this area. As everyone would understand, this is a very big step for me to take. I want to sincerely thank everybody who is supporting me.’
She stepped down from her hit show in October after being charged with drink-driving just weeks earlier
The center runs inpatient and day programs for those who ‘experience problems with alcohol and other drugs’ and the ‘assessment and treatment of mental health conditions’.
The clinic has a ‘multidisciplinary team including consultant psychiatrists and addictions specialists, nurses, exercise physiologists, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists’.
An industry insider said the clinic was popular with on-air talent as it was relatively discreet.
‘They have a good strike rate and day programs allow patients to come and go and continue to see family and work while getting help,’ the insider said.
The center runs inpatient and day programs for those who ‘experience problems with alcohol and other drugs’ and the ‘assessment and treatment of mental health conditions’
The couple sweetly wrapped their legs around each other as they basked in the sun
Kate returned a reading of 0.06 – just over the legal limit – when she was stopped by police for a random breath test in her Subaru station wagon at Pagewood at 2.45pm on August 22
‘This time of year is perfect also as its non-ratings period, most people are out of the city holidaying and networks are winding down’.
Kate returned a reading of 0.06 – just over the legal limit – when she was stopped by police for a random breath test in her Subaru station wagon at Pagewood at 2.45pm on August 22.
Ritchie was fined $600, suspended from driving for three months, and apologised on Instagram.
‘Recently I undertook a random breath test,’ she wrote. ‘Although it was low level, the test came back positive.
‘I made a poor decision and there is no doubt I understand the seriousness of my actions. I am truly sorry.’
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Kate then pulled her dark hair up into a bun and wore a chic black linen short and shirt set as they left the beach
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