Praising her ex on his new acting role, Denise wrote: ‘Huge congrats to @leemeadofficial on your new series regular role in BBC's Casualty. We are very proud of you. Den & Betsy x’
Denise, 39, and Lee, 32, who have a three-year-old daughter Betsy together, recently announced their split after four years of marriage.
After months of speculation surrounding their relationship, the couple confirmed they had parted ways at the end of July, with the welfare of their daughter Betsy remaining their 'number one priority.’
In a statement, Denise's spokesperson said: 'Denise Van Outen and Lee Mead are sad to confirm they have decided to separate.
'The couple remain the best of friends, with their daughter Betsy as their number one priority. The family ask for privacy at this time.'
Huge congrats to @leemeadofficial on your new series regular role in BBC's Casualty. We are very proud of you. Den & Betsy x
Before the announcement, Denise had said the couple had not had ‘been like passing ships in the night’ with her promoting Strictly Come Dancing and hosting her Magic FM radio show while Lee was busy pursuing acting work in LA.
‘To be honest, it is really difficult,’ she told a UK magazine. ‘We just haven't seen each other. I started on Strictly in September and we've been like passing ships in the night. I'm not going to lie, it's been a massive strain on the relationship.’
Denise and Lee first met while filming the BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do in 2007 and married in April 2009. Their daughter Betsy was born on 1 May 2010.