Kate Ritchie, 42, and her love interest John Bell, 25, get handsy during Byron Bay getaway

Kate Ritchie has a new man, and she’s not afraid to show him off.

The former Home And Away star, 42, was seen packing on the PDA with her much-younger love interest John Bell, 25, as they holidayed in Byron Bay earlier this month. 

Kate, who quietly separated from her husband Stuart Webb in recent months, was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her businessman beau as they made their way to a local café to purchase take-away breakfast. 

Showing off her new man! Kate Ritchie, 42, (left) and her much-younger love interest John Bell, 25, (right) packed on the PDA as they took a romantic stroll in Byron Bay earlier this month  

As they waited in line at the trendy venue, amorous Kate began putting on a handsy display by throwing her arms around John’s shoulders and squeezing him tightly. 

Cyber security businessman John returned Kate’s affections, wrapping his arms around around her waist and and pressing his body into hers.  

The Sydney-based radio presenter was dressed for comfort in a loose white T-shirt and denim shorts which showcased her slender pins. 

Lovers' lane: Kate, who quietly separated from her husband Stuart Webb in recent months, was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her businessman beau as they made their way to a local café to purchase take-away breakfast

Lovers’ lane: Kate, who quietly separated from her husband Stuart Webb in recent months, was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her businessman beau as they made their way to a local café to purchase take-away breakfast 

Handsy: As they waited in line at the trendy venue, amorous Kate began putting on a handsy display by throwing her arms around John's shoulders and squeezing him tightly

Handsy: As they waited in line at the trendy venue, amorous Kate began putting on a handsy display by throwing her arms around John’s shoulders and squeezing him tightly

Cosy: Cyber security businessman John returned Kate's affections

Cosy: Cyber security businessman John returned Kate’s affections 

Romantic clinch: John wrapped his arms around around Kate's waist and and pressing his body into hers

Romantic clinch: John wrapped his arms around around Kate’s waist and and pressing his body into hers

She went makeup free, and shielded her famous face beneath a woven sunhat. 

John wore a white T-shirt, printed blue shorts and a black baseball cap.  

He also displayed several eye-catching tattoos, including the words ‘Italian Pride’ on his forearm. 

Legging it! The Sydney-based radio presenter was dressed for comfort in a loose white T-shirt and denim shorts which showcased her slender pins

Legging it! The Sydney-based radio presenter was dressed for comfort in a loose white T-shirt and denim shorts which showcased her slender pins

Natural beauty: Kate went makeup free, and shielded her famous face beneath a woven sunhat

Natural beauty: Kate went makeup free, and shielded her famous face beneath a woven sunhat 

Inked: John displayed several eye-catching tattoos, including the words 'Italian Pride' on his forearm

Inked: John displayed several eye-catching tattoos, including the words ‘Italian Pride’ on his forearm

On the move: After picking up take-away coffees and toasted sandwiches, the smitten twosome made their way to a sunny patch of grass at the nearby Main Beach

On the move: After picking up take-away coffees and toasted sandwiches, the smitten twosome made their way to a sunny patch of grass at the nearby Main Beach 

After picking up take-away coffees and toasted sandwiches, the smitten twosome made their way to a sunny patch of grass at the nearby Main Beach. 

Once they arrived at they idyllic enclave, Kate removed her T-shirt to reveal a black, cleavage-baring swimming costume beneath. 

The couple then sat on the grass and enjoyed a romantic picnic under the sun.  

Stripping down: Once they arrived at they idyllic enclave, Kate removed her T-shirt to reveal a black, cleavage-baring swimming costume beneath

Stripping down: Once they arrived at they idyllic enclave, Kate removed her T-shirt to reveal a black, cleavage-baring swimming costume beneath

Stripping down: Once they arrived at they idyllic enclave, Kate removed her T-shirt to reveal a black, cleavage-baring swimming costume beneath

Not an inch to pinch! The media personality showed off her slender physique in the form-fitting swimwear and denim short-shorts

Not an inch to pinch! The media personality showed off her slender physique in the form-fitting swimwear and denim short-shorts 

Hat's off to her! Kate removed her sun hat and held it between her knees as she removed her T-shirt

Hat's off to her! Kate removed her sun hat and held it between her knees as she removed her T-shirt

Hat’s off to her! Kate removed her sun hat and held it between her knees as she removed her T-shirt 

Kate and John reportedly stayed at an Airbnb and spent most of their time on holiday relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting Byron Bay’s top restaurants. 

While little is known about John, resurfaced court records show that the cyber security businessman has had minor brushes with the law.

Court extracts reveal John was separately charged with careless driving and possession of cannabis in March 2015, but was not convicted for either.   

Relaxing: The couple then sat on the grass and enjoyed a romantic picnic under the sun

Relaxing: The couple then sat on the grass and enjoyed a romantic picnic under the sun 

Paradise: Kate and John reportedly stayed at an Airbnb and spent most of their time on holiday relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting Byron Bay's top restaurants

Paradise: Kate and John reportedly stayed at an Airbnb and spent most of their time on holiday relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting Byron Bay’s top restaurants

Background: While little is known about John, resurfaced court records show that the cyber security businessman has had minor brushes with the law

Background: While little is known about John, resurfaced court records show that the cyber security businessman has had minor brushes with the law

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Bell has been described as a ‘messed up teenager from little old Portland [Victoria]’ in an Instagram post by a friend last year.     

John started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019. 

He runs the company from the small town of Seymour, an hour and a half from Melbourne. 

'Messed up teenager': According to The Sydney Morning Herald , Bell has been described as a 'messed up teenager from little old Portland [Victoria]' in an Instagram post by a friend last year

‘Messed up teenager’: According to The Sydney Morning Herald , Bell has been described as a ‘messed up teenager from little old Portland [Victoria]’ in an Instagram post by a friend last year

Business-minded: John started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019

Business-minded: John started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019

Meanwhile, Kate has been keeping low-key since splitting from her husband, Stuart Webb, after 10 years of marriage.  

While it’s unclear when exactly Kate and Stuart split, she hasn’t worn her wedding ring in a year and moved out of their marital home in Sydney’s Randwick in late 2019.

Kate moved out after police took out an interim AVO on her behalf against the former NRL star following an incident at the property. 

In December 2019, Stuart’s five-time drink driving history was revealed in a police fact sheet as he faced court for blowing 0.083 when he was pulled over by highway patrolmen in the city’s east in March of that year. 

The former couple were last spotted together in February 2020, when they celebrated their six-year-old daughter Mae’s first day of school. 

Under the radar: Meanwhile, Kate has been keeping low-key since splitting from her husband, Stuart Webb, after 10 years of marriage

Under the radar: Meanwhile, Kate has been keeping low-key since splitting from her husband, Stuart Webb, after 10 years of marriage

Under the radar: Meanwhile, Kate has been keeping low-key since splitting from her husband, Stuart Webb, after 10 years of marriage

Case of the ex: While it's unclear when exactly Kate and Stuart split, she hasn't worn her wedding ring in a year and moved out of their marital home in Sydney's Randwick in late 2019

Case of the ex: While it’s unclear when exactly Kate and Stuart split, she hasn’t worn her wedding ring in a year and moved out of their marital home in Sydney’s Randwick in late 2019