Kate Ritchie is head over heels in love again after a tough year in which she split with her boyfriend Chevy Black.
The former Home and Away star and her new man, Will Skelton, looked absolutely smitten as they enjoyed an oceanfront picnic at Clovelly in Sydney on Friday.
Skelton, 30, is a ‘high-flying’ financial adviser for Canaccord Genuity, a financial services firm based in Sydney.
Will and Kate, who at 45 is 15 years his senior, met at Nova FM’s Singles Ball in May.
‘They have spent pretty much every night together lately,’ a source told Daily Mail Australia on Friday.
‘He has told many of his colleagues about it. He just turned 30 in the last week,’ the source added.
The couple could not keep their hands off each other during their beachside date, kissing and cuddling as they sat on a picnic blanket.
The actress looked absolutely delighted to be in Will’s company, laughing heartily as the pair chatted and shared jokes.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536131-13651515-Kate_Ritchie_right_is_head_over_heels_in_love_again_after_a_toug-a-1_1721394753368.jpg)
Kate Ritchie (right) is head over heels in love again after a tough year in which she split with her boyfriend Chevy Black
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 3 The former Home and Away star and her new man, Will Skelton (pictured), looked absolutely smitten as they enjoyed an ocean front picnic at Clovelly in Sydney on Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536177-13651515-The_former_Home_and_Away_star_and_her_new_man_Will_Skelton_pictu-a-3_1721394753370.jpg)
The former Home and Away star and her new man, Will Skelton (pictured), looked absolutely smitten as they enjoyed an ocean front picnic at Clovelly in Sydney on Friday
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 5 Skelton, 30, is a 'high-flying' financial adviser for Canaccord Genuity, a financial services firm based in Sydney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536209-13651515-Skelton_30_is_a_high_flying_financial_adviser_for_Canaccord_Genu-a-2_1721394753369.jpg)
Skelton, 30, is a ‘high-flying’ financial adviser for Canaccord Genuity, a financial services firm based in Sydney
Will seemed equally charmed, the couple sharing a spirited discussion as they tucked into their takeaway meals.
Following their picnic, Kate and Will left the hillside arm in arm, smiles on their faces, and clung close together as they strolled.
Kate was dressed casually in an orange jumper over a white shirt, paired with a blue jeans and white sneakers.
She appeared to go makeup free and tucked her brunette locks in a ponytail under a red cap.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 7 Will and Kate, who at age 45, who is 15 years his senior, met at Nova FM's Singles Ball in May](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536199-13651515-Will_and_Kate_who_at_age_45_who_is_15_years_his_senior_met_at_No-a-4_1721394753371.jpg)
Will and Kate, who at age 45, who is 15 years his senior, met at Nova FM’s Singles Ball in May
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 9 'They have spent pretty much every night together lately' a source told Daily Mail Australia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/13/87536179-13651515-image-a-8_1721392593561.jpg)
‘They have spent pretty much every night together lately’ a source told Daily Mail Australia
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 11 'He has told many of his colleagues about it. He just turned 30 in the last week' the source added](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536171-13651515-_He_has_told_many_of_his_colleagues_about_it_He_just_turned_30_i-a-5_1721394753372.jpg)
‘He has told many of his colleagues about it. He just turned 30 in the last week’ the source added
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 13 The actress looked absolutely delighted to be in Will's company](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536175-13651515-The_actress_looked_absolutely_delighted_to_be_in_Will_s_company-a-6_1721394753372.jpg)
The actress looked absolutely delighted to be in Will’s company
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 15 The couple could not keep their hands off each other during their beachside date](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/13/87536197-13651515-image-a-11_1721392605485.jpg)
The couple could not keep their hands off each other during their beachside date
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 17 The pair were kissing and cuddling as they enjoyed their lunch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536167-13651515-The_pair_were_kissing_and_cuddling_as_they_enjoyed_their_lunch-a-7_1721394753373.jpg)
The pair were kissing and cuddling as they enjoyed their lunch
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 19 Will seemed equally charmed, the couple sharing a spirited discussion as they tucked into their takeaway meals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536159-13651515-Will_seemed_equally_charmed_the_couple_sharing_a_spirited_discus-a-8_1721394753374.jpg)
Will seemed equally charmed, the couple sharing a spirited discussion as they tucked into their takeaway meals
The star brought along her dog for the outing, carrying a lead as the pup ran circles around her.
Will also kept things comfortable, choosing a brown hoodie and jeans for the outing.
He added a biege cap with a white logo and Nike sneakers, and was ever the gentleman, carrying the blanket for the pair.
After their lunch, the couple headed to Kate’s car and drove off together.
Kate first laid eyes on Will when she attended Nova FM’s Singles Ball at Taronga Zoo back in May.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 21 The two stretched out on their blanket for a lengthy smooching session](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536151-13651515-The_two_stretched_out_on_their_blanket_for_a_lengthy_smooching_s-a-9_1721394753374.jpg)
The two stretched out on their blanket for a lengthy smooching session
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 23 Will gave Kate a sweet kiss on the neck as they laid on the PDA](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536153-13651515-Will_gave_Kate_a_sweet_kiss_on_the_neck_as_they_laid_on_the_PDA-a-10_1721394753375.jpg)
Will gave Kate a sweet kiss on the neck as they laid on the PDA
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 25 Kate dressed casually in an orange jumper over a white shirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536147-13651515-Kate_dressed_casually_in_an_orange_jumper_over_a_white_shirt-a-11_1721394753376.jpg)
Kate dressed casually in an orange jumper over a white shirt
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 27 She paired with a blue jeans and white sneakers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/13/87536145-13651515-image-a-17_1721392654424.jpg)
She paired with a blue jeans and white sneakers
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 29 Kate was laughing heartily as the pair chatted and shared jokes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536135-13651515-Kate_was_laughing_heartily_as_the_pair_chatted_and_shared_jokes-a-12_1721394753378.jpg)
Kate was laughing heartily as the pair chatted and shared jokes
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 31 The star brought along her dog for the outing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/13/87536157-13651515-image-a-20_1721392671039.jpg)
The star brought along her dog for the outing
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 33 Will meanwhile also kept things comfortable, choosing a brown hoodie and jeans for the outing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536165-13651515-Will_meanwhile_also_kept_things_comfortable_choosing_a_brown_hoo-a-13_1721394753380.jpg)
Will meanwhile also kept things comfortable, choosing a brown hoodie and jeans for the outing
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 35 Kate appeared to go makeup free and tucked her brunette locks in a ponytail under a red cap](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536169-13651515-Kate_appeared_to_go_makeup_free_and_tucked_her_brunette_locks_in-a-14_1721394753380.jpg)
Kate appeared to go makeup free and tucked her brunette locks in a ponytail under a red cap
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 37 Will was ever the gentleman, carrying the blanket for the pair](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536213-13651515-Will_was_ever_the_gentleman_carrying_the_blanket_for_the_pair-a-15_1721394753382.jpg)
Will was ever the gentleman, carrying the blanket for the pair
The radio host looked half her age as she led arrivals in an elegant yet glitzy black mini dress which feature a silver flower feature at the bust.
The single man she matched with on the night – now known to be Skelton – really made Kate glow.
The handsome fella asked Kate for a dance, which seemed to make her night.
Kate, who late last year parted with boyfriend Black, looked smitten as she joined him on the dancefloor.
The radio star, who co-hosts Nova FM’s Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie, was earlier approached by Will as he held a single red rose.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 39 The couple seemed head over heels as they shared takeaway coffees](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536155-13651515-The_couple_seemed_head_over_heels_as_they_shared_takeaway_coffee-a-16_1721394753383.jpg)
The couple seemed head over heels as they shared takeaway coffees
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 41 Will added a biege cap with a white logo and Nike sneakers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536137-13651515-Will_added_a_biege_cap_with_a_white_logo_and_Nike_sneakers-a-17_1721394753384.jpg)
Will added a biege cap with a white logo and Nike sneakers
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 43 After their lunch, the couple headed off together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536141-13651515-After_their_lunch_the_couple_headed_off_together-a-18_1721394753385.jpg)
After their lunch, the couple headed off together
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 45 Kate carried her dog's leash and a bag containing their left overs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536133-13651515-Kate_carried_her_dog_s_leash_and_a_bag_containing_their_left_ove-a-19_1721394753386.jpg)
Kate carried her dog’s leash and a bag containing their left overs
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 47 She hooked her arm through Will's as they strolled together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536129-13651515-She_hooked_her_arm_through_Will_s_as_they_strolled_together-a-20_1721394753386.jpg)
She hooked her arm through Will’s as they strolled together
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 49 They seemed oblivious to onlookers as they openly showed affection](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536127-13651515-They_seemed_oblivious_to_onlookers_as_they_openly_showed_affecti-a-21_1721394753387.jpg)
They seemed oblivious to onlookers as they openly showed affection
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 51 Kate and Will stopped to enjoy the view and sip their coffees](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536173-13651515-Kate_and_Will_stopped_to_enjoy_the_view_and_sip_their_coffees-a-22_1721394753388.jpg)
Kate and Will stopped to enjoy the view and sip their coffees
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 53 The beachside spot is popular for picnics and offers stunning cliffside views](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536187-13651515-The_beachside_spot_is_popular_for_picnics_and_offers_stunning_cl-a-23_1721394753389.jpg)
The beachside spot is popular for picnics and offers stunning cliffside views
The video of the romantic moment was shared to the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie Instagram.
Dressed in a chic black suit with a bow tie, Will looked nervous as he went up to Kate while she was talking with friends at a table.
Giving her his rose, he introduced himself and the two left the table to get to know each other better.
Fans of the breakfast radio show went wild in the comments to the Instagram post.
‘Awww he’s a little bit cute. Good pick Kate. Australia’s very own Will & Kate,’ wrote one follower.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 55 The pair could not stop giggling during their alfresco date](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536195-13651515-The_pair_could_not_stop_giggling_during_their_alfresco_date-a-24_1721394753444.jpg)
The pair could not stop giggling during their alfresco date
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 57 Kate carried her phone in her hand and never left her man's side](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536191-13651515-Kate_carried_her_phone_in_her_hand_and_never_left_her_man_s_side-a-25_1721394753444.jpg)
Kate carried her phone in her hand and never left her man’s side
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 59 They chatted constantly during their walk and seemed very engaged in one another](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536211-13651515-They_chatted_constantly_during_their_walk_and_seemed_very_engage-a-26_1721394753445.jpg)
They chatted constantly during their walk and seemed very engaged in one another
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 61 Will's cheeky grin was clearly infectious and he made Kate laugh many times](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536205-13651515-Will_s_cheeky_grin_was_clearly_infectious_and_he_made_Kate_laugh-a-27_1721394753446.jpg)
Will’s cheeky grin was clearly infectious and he made Kate laugh many times
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 63 At one point he showed Kate something on his phone](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536161-13651515-At_one_point_he_showed_Kate_something_on_his_phone-a-28_1721394753446.jpg)
At one point he showed Kate something on his phone
‘He’s actually pretty nervous. Good on you mate! Go get her,’ another remarked.
‘Omg they are the cutest!! Please date him Kate,’ wrote one more.
Kate’s budding romance comes after she called time on her relationship with boyfriend Chevy Black, just months after they went Instagram official in May, 2023.
The pair, who would often put on on public displays of affection while out and about in Coogee, are said to have split around November.
An insider also told New Idea magazine at the time there was a very telling clue their relationship was over.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 65 The handsome financial advisor opened his arms to embrace the actress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536207-13651515-The_handsome_financial_advisor_opened_his_arms_to_embrace_the_ac-a-29_1721394753450.jpg)
The handsome financial advisor opened his arms to embrace the actress
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 67 Kate cuddled into her man, laying her head against his chest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536201-13651515-Kate_cuddled_into_her_man_laying_her_head_against_his_chest-a-30_1721394753451.jpg)
Kate cuddled into her man, laying her head against his chest
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 69 The conversation continued as they traversed the waterside walkway](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536181-13651515-The_conversation_continued_as_they_traversed_the_waterside_walkw-a-31_1721394753453.jpg)
The conversation continued as they traversed the waterside walkway
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 71 The two were clearly having fun on their date](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536163-13651515-The_two_were_clearly_having_fun_on_their_date-a-32_1721394753454.jpg)
The two were clearly having fun on their date
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 73 Kate was carrying a lead as her pup ran circles around her](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536143-13651515-Kate_was_carrying_a_lead_as_her_pup_ran_circles_around_her-a-33_1721394753455.jpg)
Kate was carrying a lead as her pup ran circles around her
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 75 They headed to Kate's car and drove off together after the outing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536901-13651515-They_headed_to_Kate_s_car_and_drove_off_together_after_the_outin-a-34_1721394753456.jpg)
They headed to Kate’s car and drove off together after the outing
‘It seems like now he doesn’t have any reason to keep his life hidden,’ the source told the magazine.
‘Until recently, Chevy preferred to keep his life under wraps, with his social media set to private. He has now changed to a public Instagram profile,’ they added.
At the time, Kate fuelled breakup rumours by sharing a reflective post to Instagram which captured her living her best life with a girlfriend, and no mention of Black.
The pair looked to be going from strength-to-strength after debuting their relationship in February 2023 with pictures of a romantic picnic.
Kate later took her romance to the next level by introducing Chevy to her mother Heather and daughter Mae.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 77 Kate first laid eyes on Will when she attended Nova FM 's Singles Ball at Taronga Zoo back in May. They are pictured together at the ball, meeting for the first time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/85542533-13651515-Kate_first_laid_eyes_on_Will_when_she_attended_Nova_FM_s_Singles-a-35_1721394753457.jpg)
Kate first laid eyes on Will when she attended Nova FM ‘s Singles Ball at Taronga Zoo back in May. They are pictured together at the ball, meeting for the first time
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 79 The single man she matched with on the night - now known to be Skelton - really made Kate glow. The handsome fella asked Kate for a dance, which seemed to make her night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/85542483-13651515-The_single_man_she_matched_with_on_the_night_now_known_to_be_Ske-a-36_1721394753457.jpg)
The single man she matched with on the night – now known to be Skelton – really made Kate glow. The handsome fella asked Kate for a dance, which seemed to make her night
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 81 The radio star was earlier approached by Will as he held a single red rose](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/85542335-13651515-The_radio_star_was_earlier_approached_by_Will_as_he_held_a_singl-a-37_1721394753458.jpg)
The radio star was earlier approached by Will as he held a single red rose
However, by the end of that year, Kate was single again.
The former soap star split with her ex-husband, retired NRL player Stuart Webb, in 2020.
Ritchie tied the knot with Webb in an opulent ceremony held at the Quamby Estate in Tasmania in 2010, following a year-long engagement.
The former couple began dating in 2008 and announced their engagement a year later.
They split in 2020 after 10 years of marriage, and the former child actress reportedly moved out of their marital home in Sydney.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 83 Kate called time on her relationship with boyfriend Chevy Black (left) late last year. The pair would often put on on public displays of affection while out and about in Coogee](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/87536957-13651515-Kate_called_time_on_her_relationship_with_boyfriend_Chevy_Black_-a-39_1721394753460.jpg)
Kate called time on her relationship with boyfriend Chevy Black (left) late last year. The pair would often put on on public displays of affection while out and about in Coogee
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 85 In 2021, Kate debuted her much younger boyfriend, cyber security clerk John Bell (pictured), who was 25 at the time. Their romance fizzled out just months later](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/43351945-13651515-In_2021_Kate_debuted_her_much_younger_boyfriend_cyber_security_c-a-38_1721394753459.jpg)
In 2021, Kate debuted her much younger boyfriend, cyber security clerk John Bell (pictured), who was 25 at the time. Their romance fizzled out just months later
They welcomed a daughter, Mae, in 2014, but parted ways after nine years.
The following year, in 2021, Kate debuted her much younger boyfriend John Bell, who was 25 at the time.
The pair were seen packing on the PDA they holidayed in Byron Bay in January that year.
The radio presenter and the cyber security clerk, went their separate ways after their romance fizzled out just months later.
‘Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,’ a source told Daily Mail Australia in December that year.
![Kate Ritchie, 45, Enjoys Romantic Picnic with Toy Boy Will Skelton, 30 87 The former soap star split with her ex-husband, retired NRL player Stuart Webb, in 2020. Pictured together in 2019](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/19/14/82623059-13651515-The_former_soap_star_split_with_her_ex_husband_retired_NRL_playe-a-40_1721394753488.jpg)
The former soap star split with her ex-husband, retired NRL player Stuart Webb, in 2020. Pictured together in 2019
‘Kate and John haven’t seen each other since January, even though borders to Victoria opened a few weeks ago.
‘She hasn’t mentioned wanting to go visit him once’ the source said at the time.
Kate grew up in front of Australian television audiences after first appearing as Sally Fletcher on Home and Away aged nine in 1988.
She appeared on the program for the next 20 years, winning the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality in 2007 and 2008 and Silver Logies for Most Popular Actress from 2006 to 2008.
The actress now stars on Nova’s popular breakfast show, Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie.