Tom Parker's widow Kelsey thanks him for 'magic sprinkle' that led her to 'very special' new partner

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kelsey Parker, widow of 'The Wanted' star Tom Parker who died in March 2022 after battling brain cancer at the age of 33, has revealed that her late husband may have played a role in helping her find love again.

Kelsey, now in a new relationship, has shared that her children, Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, have embraced her new partner, Will Lindsay.

Kelsey Parker shares how Tom Parker helped her meet Will Lindsay

Despite facing criticism from online trolls for moving on, Kelsey Parker believes that Tom's presence is still with her and has helped guide her toward this new chapter.

Kelsey opened up about her relationship with Will Lindsay, saying she feels her late husband Tom had a hand in their meeting.

"I definitely think he’s very special, and I do feel like Tom had a little sprinkle of magic in me meeting him," Kelsey told Daily Mail.

When asked what makes Will so special, she explained, "I don’t know, it’s just everything about him. He’s so lovely, caring, and kind."

"He sadly lost his dad when he was 21, so he understands the grief and what my kids are going through, so he can really be there. He is also a massive pillar of strength for me," Kelsey told the publication.

Kelsey Parker clarifies how she met with Will

Although some reports suggested that Kelsey Parker and Will Lindsay met at a memorial match for Tom, Kelsey clarified that they met "authentically" during a night out in Kent.

"I think it was a mutual feeling between us. I don’t know, it was just very [unexpected]. Obviously, I wasn’t expecting to find anyone, and he’s literally just swept me off my feet," she said.

Kelsey also shared her thoughts on her son Bodhi turning four recently, reflecting on the difficult circumstances surrounding his birth and Tom’s diagnosis.

"Bodhi turned four yesterday, and I can’t actually believe it. I was 35 weeks pregnant with him when Tom was diagnosed [with a brain tumor], so I feel his whole life, for the past four years, has been so crazy," she said.

Despite the challenges, Kelsey said, "Thankfully, we’re in a good place, and we celebrated yesterday, but I’ve not even thought about Christmas yet."

"I’ve been so busy with work and moving forward with life," she added.

Kelsey Parker opens up on the support and criticism she received online 

Kelsey Parker recently expressed her gratitude on Instagram for the support she has received as she embarked on this new chapter in her life.

Upon disclosing her new relationship with Will, she encountered a barrage of criticism as well as support. 

"Grief is something I will always talk about – it will always be part of mine and the kids' lives," Kelsey wrote in her post referring to Tom, while thanking those who have stood by her.

She admitted to being hesitant about sharing her relationship publicly, but ultimately, she chose to be open with her followers.