Louise and Jamie Redknapp split: Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Clifton CONFIRMS rumours
STRICTLY COME DANCING professional Karen Clifton has confirmed the reports that Louise Redknapp has split from her husband Jamie.
Mother-of-three Louise, 42, who competed in the BBC dance competition last year, has been the subject of much speculation about the reported demise of her 19-year marriage to former football star Jamie, 44.
Now, Strictly Come Dancing favourite Karen, 35, who is married to Louise's professional dance partner on the show, Kevin Clifton, 34, has spoken out about the rumours.
"On the show Louise grew in confidence and you could see her wings expanding," she told The Sun. "It was great because she's been a stay-at-home mum and sometimes you can forget about yourself."
The Venezuelan beauty said that Louise was now focusing on herself more and "reinventing" herself, adding: "She's a gorgeous woman and he's a lovely man and I just feel really bad that they've separated."
Louise was previously spotted looking glum as she jetted back to the UK from Mallorca earlier this month after Jamie reportedly cancelled numerous work commitments hours before they were supposed to go ahead.
Rumours of the split have been mounting over recent weeks, with sources previously telling the publication that Louise had told a close friend that their marriage was over.
"She mentioned how much time they had spent apart and that when she and Jamie had tried to spend time together, it hadn't been good," the insider revealed.
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Last weekend, Jamie looked to put the alleged relationship woes behind him as he enjoyed a boys' night out with Tamara Ecclestone's husband Jay Rutland, 36.
Posing for a snap with a group of friends, the sports pundit looked to be in high spirits as they partied the night away in a swanky bar in Mayfair.
Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Louise Redknapp asking for comment.