X Factor star finds love again with singer three years after fiancée's death on wedding day

Tom Mann has begun a touching new chapter in his life, three years after enduring unimaginable heartbreak. The singer-songwriter, who rose to fame with boyband Stereo Kicks on The in 2014, has found happiness again with musician Danielle Dolder.

Tom, 31, spent the bank holiday weekend sharing glimpses of their blossoming relationship, posting cozy snaps from a sun-drenched lunch date with Danielle, who forms half of the musical duo Dolder alongside her identical twin, Zara.

In one particularly sweet moment, Danielle was pictured laughing and enjoying time with Tom’s three-year-old son, Bowie - a moving image of a family finding joy after grief. Sources close to Tom have revealed that although it’s early days, there’s real potential between the pair.

“Tom has taken things slowly after everything he’s been through,” a friend told The Sun. “But Danielle has brought a spark back into his life. He’s smiling again, and everyone around him is so happy to see that. They make a great match."

Tom’s journey to this point has been marked by unimaginable sorrow. In June 2022, on the morning he was meant to marry his fiancée, Dani Hampson, tragedy struck. Dani, 34, passed away suddenly - a loss that left Tom utterly devastated.

In an emotional tribute at the time, Tom shared the extent of his grief: “I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June.

"On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak. I feel like I have cried an ocean. We never made it to the altar; or got to say our vows, or dance our first dance, but I know you know that you were my entire and the best thing that has ever happened to me, Danielle. I will wear this ring that I was always supposed to wear as a sign of my unconditional love to you.”

Tom, showing incredible strength, vowed to raise their son in Dani’s memory: “I am completely broken trying to process this, and I honestly don’t know where to go from here, but I do know I need to use any strength I can muster for our little boy. I promise you he will know how amazing his mummy was. I promise to make you so, so proud.”

Since his time on The X Factor, Tom has quietly built a successful career behind the scenes, writing songs for artists such as Becky Hill, , and JLS. Yet despite his professional achievements, it was his personal loss that defined much of the past few years.

Friends say Tom never expected to meet someone who could understand and support him in the way Danielle has.

“She’s been so kind and patient,” another source added. “Danielle is also in the music world, so she gets that part of Tom’s life, but more importantly, she respects everything he’s been through. There’s a lot of respect, care, and understanding between them.”

While Tom has made it clear he will always cherish Dani’s memory, it seems he is finally allowing himself to believe in happiness again. Fans who have followed his journey flooded his latest posts with supportive messages, celebrating his courage to open his heart once more.

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