Three years after his divorce from ex-wife Louise, Jamie Redknapp is reportedly dating Swedish model, Frida Andersson-Lourie. News of their romance came as former Strictly star Louise, 45, enjoyed a sunshine getaway in Ibiza.
Jamie, 47, and mum-of-four Frida, 37, are said to have grown close after being introduced through mutual friends, with sources saying he is happy to be with someone “who has kids too and is financially secure”.
Frida, 37, is divorced from US hedge fund tycoon Jonathan Lourie, 58. Her Instagram says she’s a “Mamma of 4 gorgeous kiddies”.
After 19 years of marriage, Jamie and Louise’s divorce was finalised in a 25-second court hearing in 2017. The pair have maintained an amicable relationship and co-parent their two sons Charley, 15, and Beau, 11, with Jamie saying in May, “It works really well.”
However, last week it was revealed Jamie doesn’t follow his single ex on Instagram, but Louise – who is releasing a tell-all book in March – does follow the football pundit.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2020 rumoured celebs
1 of 13Phillip Schofield
This Morning host Phillip Schofield was reportedly top of bosses' wish list and is said to have been offered a big money deal to be part of the show's first ever same-sex pairing after coming out as gay earlier this year.A representative for Schofe denied he was in talks for the show but will a few months left until Strictly hits our screens, could he be persuaded to sign up?
2 of 13Scarlett Moffatt
The former Gogglebox star sent the rumour mill into overdrive last month when asked about appearing on Strictly during an appearance on Lorraine.Instead of confirming or denying the rumours, Scarlett coyly remarked, "I love Strictly!" Watch this space...
3 of 13Maya Jama
Strictly bosses are reportedly prepared to splash some serious cash to sign up the former Radio 1 DJ as it's been claimed she was offered a six-figure fee.Maya, who split from Stormzy in August last year, seems keen too as she told fans, "On it if they add a dancehall section!"
4 of 13Michelle Keegan
Could Michelle Keegan follow in the footsteps of her husband Mark Wright and take to the famous dancefloor? She's said to be one of producers' top picks but a source told The Sun that the former Coronation Street and Our Girl star would prefer to focus on her acting career.
5 of 13Iain Stirling
After ending their rumoured reality star 'ban' last year, bosses are reportedly in talks to sign up Love Island narrator and all round funnyman Iain Stirling.Could he fare better than girlfriend Laura Whitmore who finished in ninth place in 2015?
6 of 13Katie Price
A representative for Katie confirmed that she was interested in appearing on Strictly earlier this year amid reports she was in discussions with bosses.We probably won't see her on the show this year though as she broke both her ankles in a nasty accident last month.
7 of 13Alan Carr
The comedian let slip that Strictly bosses have been trying to sign him up for years during an appearance on Loose Women last year and teased, "I will do it, but next year, I've got a busy year."So, is this the year we'll finally see Alan compete for the Glitterball trophy.
8 of 13Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine was rumoured for a place on this year's Strictly after a clip of her dancing was shown on This Morning. Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd also dropped a major hint about her taking but the 60-year-old appeared to put the rumours to bed in her HELLO! magazine column.
9 of 13Mark Feehily
Westlife's Mark Feehily is another celeb who is reportedly being considered for Strictly's first-ever same-sex pairing.
10 of 13Stacey Solomon
Loose Women and Celebrity Gogglebox star Stacey has admitted she would love to take part in Strictly.She told Good Housekeeping, "I love the show, I love the outfits, the routines, and how the contestants go from one to 1,000. But I would be the one that didn't get it… Everybody would expect me to go on this journey, but I would be persistently the same after 10 weeks! I would just stay the same!"
11 of 13Jack P Shepherd
The Corrie actor sparked Strictly rumours earlier this year when his girlfriend Hanni Treweek asked her followers about ballroom dancing classes in Manchester.Hmm, trying to get some extra practice in are we, Jack?
12 of 13Huw Edwards
The legendary BBC newsreader was reportedly set to take part in the 2019 series of Strictly when he had to pull out to focus on the General Election.Will he pick up where he left off and appear on the show this year?
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13 of 13Molly-Mae Hague
Strictly bosses have been keen to appeal to a younger audience in recent years and after ending their alleged reality star ban, Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague has been tipped to appear on the show.
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Louise told told fans on Instagram, “So, I’ve been busy working on my new book! You Got This is out in March 2021… I wanted to write a book that was empowering and uplifting – a little bit of a love letter to anyone who has ever wondered if they’re getting it right in life... you got this.”
But an insider close to the former couple told heat the book is the latest spanner in the works for Louise and Jamie.
“Louise is being warned against the book by just about everyone,” the source revealed.
“They all think it is going to cause issues with Jamie, who she co-parents with. He is not happy about this and has told her so. But she is now hell-bent on setting the record straight, and telling her side of the story.”
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