Sealed with a kiss! Kate Ritchie locks lips with her new mystery man as they go for a romantic beach stroll after her split from younger boyfriend John Bell and rehab stint for 'alcohol dependency'

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Kate Ritchie has officially found new love following her split from her ex-boyfriend John Bell and shock rehab stint for alcohol dependency. 

On Wednesday, the radio host, 44, was spotted packing on the PDA with the same mystery man she enjoyed a romantic evening picnic with earlier this month in Coogee.

The couple walked hand-in-hand alongside Bronte Beach, sharing lingering kisses and cuddling up to each other on the footpath. 

Kate Ritchie 44, was spotted packing on the PDA with a mystery new beau on Wednesday during a romantic stroll at Bronte Beach

Kate Ritchie 44, was spotted packing on the PDA with a mystery new beau on Wednesday during a romantic stroll at Bronte Beach

At one point, Kate's new beau wrapped an affectionate arm around her shoulder and placed a kiss on her forehead. 

The former Home and Away star couldn't hide her smile as she nestled into her partner's chest and stared lovingly into his eyes. 

The actress was dressed to impress for her romantic outing, wearing a black button-down shirt and matching shorts. 

The pair flaunted their affections as walked hand-in-hand, sharing lingering kisses and cuddling up to each other on the footpath

The pair flaunted their affections as walked hand-in-hand, sharing lingering kisses and cuddling up to each other on the footpath

The lovers were seen sharing several smooches as they enjoyed the mid-week outing

The lovers were seen sharing several smooches as they enjoyed the mid-week outing  

At one point, the man wrapped an affectionate arm around Kate's shoulder and placed a kiss on her forehead

 At one point, the man wrapped an affectionate arm around Kate's shoulder and placed a kiss on her forehead

Kate stared lovingly at her new man as they pounded the pavement

Kate stared lovingly at her new man as they pounded the pavement 

She was dressed to impress for her romantic outing, wearing a black button-down shirt and matching shorts

She was dressed to impress for her romantic outing, wearing a black button-down shirt and matching shorts

She accessorised with a Golden Goose handbag worth $1000, aviator sunglasses and a pair of Chanel sneakers. 

Her blond beau meanwhile wore a grey T-shirt, black trousers and white Nike sneakers. 

He also wore a pair of sunglasses and a set of trendy white crew socks.  

She accessorised with a Golden Goose handbag worth $1000 and stylish aviator sunglasses and Chanel sneakers

She accessorised with a Golden Goose handbag worth $1000 and stylish aviator sunglasses and Chanel sneakers  

Her blond beau meanwhile wore a grey T-shirt, black trousers and white Nike sneakers

Her blond beau meanwhile wore a grey T-shirt, black trousers and white Nike sneakers

The identity of notoriously private Kate's new beau is currently unknown

The identity of notoriously private Kate's new beau is currently unknown  

The couple were seen laughing and joking as they relaxed by the beach

The couple were seen laughing and joking as they relaxed by the beach

Kate and her new mystery man were first spotted together almost two weeks ago, enjoying a picnic dinner at Coogee Beach with her daughter Mae.  

In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year. 

'Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,' a source said.

'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 visit him once.'

Kate appeared to go makeup free and wore her chestnut tresses down

Kate appeared to go makeup free and wore her chestnut tresses down 

In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year

In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year

'Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,' a source said. '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 visit him once'

'Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,' a source said. '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 visit him once'

The pair were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay

The pair were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay

Kate and her new mystery man were first spotted together almost two weeks ago, enjoying a picnic dinner at Coogee Beach with her daughter Mae

Kate and her new mystery man were first spotted together almost two weeks ago, enjoying a picnic dinner at Coogee Beach with her daughter Mae

The pair were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay.

They reportedly stayed at an Airbnb and spent most of their time relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting the town's top restaurants.

John started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019.

Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae.

John Bell (pictured) started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019

John Bell (pictured) started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019

Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae. Pictured together in 2019

Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae. Pictured together in 2019

The star seems to be in a much better place than she was late last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to address her dependence on alcohol.

The media personality recently reassured listeners she was 'doing well' and would be back on her Nova FM drive show in a few weeks' time.

'Hi all, I'll be away for a few more weeks,' she wrote on Instagram, addressing her extended absence from the late-afternoon slot. 

The star seems to be in a much better place than she was late last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to address her dependence on alcohol

The star seems to be in a much better place than she was late last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to address her dependence on alcohol

'But in the meantime make sure you tune in to the guys who will be back live in the studio from 4pm Monday! By the way, I'm doing well and excited for 2023.'

Kate announced in October she was stepping away from the Kate, Tim and Joel show.

It was later revealed she was seeking treatment for alcohol dependency, after Daily Mail Australia obtained photos of her outside a rehab facility.

Ricki-Lee Coulter has been filling in during her absence.

The media personality recently reassured listeners she was 'doing well' and would be back on her Nova FM drive show in a few weeks' time

The media personality recently reassured listeners she was 'doing well' and would be back on her Nova FM drive show in a few weeks' time