Bobby Kootstra is a Canadian-born technical consultant who is widely recognized as the partner of comedian and actress Katherine Ryan.
His relationship with Ryan, which began in his teens and was then rekindled two decades later, became the center of public attention.
In 2019, the couple signed a civil partnership, described as a casual and non-traditional ceremony in Denmark.
Although Bobby prefers to keep a lower profile than his famous partner, he occasionally appears in the media due to his relationship with Ryan, mainly when the pair appear on Celebrity Gogglebox.
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- Full name: Bobby Kootstra
- Nickname: Bobby K
- Date of birth: 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Technical consultant, former purchasing consultant at Magneto Electric Service
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Katherine Ryan (civil partnership since 2019)
- Children: Frederick Ryan Kootstra, Fenna Grace Kootstra (shared with Katherine Ryan)
- Relationship status: Married (civil partnership)
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: White (Canadian)
- Net worth: $600,000
Early life and education
Bobby Kootstra was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada in 1982. As of 2024, he will be 42 years old.
He spent his formative years in Canada, where he attended school with Katherine Ryan, with whom he was romantically involved as a teenager.
Little is known regarding Bobby’s family or early education. After their teenage romance ended, Bobby pursued a professional career while Katherine moved to the UK to focus on her comedy and acting career.
Despite their separate paths, the two reconnected in 2018 when Ryan returned to Canada to star in a BBC documentary, which reignited their relationship.
Personal life
Bobby Kootstra’s personal life is known to the public primarily through his relationship with Katherine Ryan.
The couple reconnected in 2018 after more than two decades of separation. They met as teenagers in Sarnia but grew apart when Ryan moved to pursue his career in England.
After reconnecting in 2018, the couple decided to make their relationship official by becoming a civil partnership in 2019. The ceremony in Denmark was quiet, intimate, and private. There are traditional wedding elements.
Bobby and Katherine share two children: their son, Frederick Ryan Kootstra, born in June 2021, and their daughter, Fenna Grace Kootstra, born in December 2022.
Bobby also plays stepfather to Katherine’s first child, Violet, from her previous relationship. The couple reside in Hertfordshire, England, where they balance family life with Katherine’s entertainment career.
Career
Bobby Kootstra worked primarily as a technical consultant, most recently at Magneto Electric Service, a company specializing in electric motors and industrial services.
In addition to his engineering background, Bobby also gained more public attention when he appeared with Katherine Ryan on Celebrity Gogglebox in 2022.
His professional career was separate from the entertainment world that Katherine participated in and he continued to work outside of the spotlight in his field of engineering.
Net worth
Bobby Kootstra’s estimated net worth is approximately $600,000. His wealth is mainly due to his work as a technical consultant.
His partner, Katherine Ryan, boasts a higher net worth, estimated at $4 million, thanks to her successful comedy, television and acting career.
Social Media
- Instagram: @bobby_k_
- Twitter: Not applicable
