Louise Redknapp discusses 'tough' public divorce from Jamie Redknapp

Her ex-husband was linked to British model Lizzie Bowden after they were spotted on a night out together over the weekend.

And Louise Redknapp spoke candidly about moving on from her divorce during an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on Wednesday.

The singer, 44, admitted it had been 'tough' dealing with her heartbreaking in the public eye when the couple split in 2017 and said her girlfriends had been her 'rock'.

Candid chat: Louise Redknapp spoke candidly about moving on from her divorce during an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on Wednesday

Candid chat: Louise Redknapp spoke candidly about moving on from her divorce during an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on Wednesday

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on Wednesday, she said: 'Going through a divorce, it being so public. It's tough.'

'No one can take that easily, it's not an easy thing for women or men or anyone to go through.'

Louise, who was married to Jamie for 19 years, revealed she was relying on her gal pals to get her through tough times.

The singer continued: 'My girlfriends have got me through some times that have been really tough.'

Cosy: Jamie, who divorced Louise in 2017 after 19 years of marriage, was spotted with mode Lizzie Bowden on Friday

Cosy: Jamie, who divorced Louise in 2017 after 19 years of marriage, was spotted with mode Lizzie Bowden on Friday

Night out: It isn't difficult to see why Lizzie has caught the attention of Jamie, given her striking good looks

Night out: It isn't difficult to see why Lizzie has caught the attention of Jamie, given her striking good looks

'It's honest and truthful friendships. Most of my friends I've known since school.' 

Ahead of her appearance on the radio show, Louise shared an inspirational quote on her Instagram account.

She posted: 'No matter how you feel. Get up, dress up, show up and never give up.

Cryptic: Ahead of her appearance on the radio show, Louise shared an inspirational quote on her Instagram account

Cryptic: Ahead of her appearance on the radio show, Louise shared an inspirational quote on her Instagram account

Louise's inspirational message was met with a show of support from her loyal fans, who thanked her for the daily dose of motivation. 

Her candid confessions come after the retired professional footballer, 45, looked in good spirits as he enjoyed his Friday evening with model Lizzie, 34, in London on Friday. 

Speaking of his reported new love interest, a source told The Sun: 'Jamie has bided his time out of courtesy to Louise. They're still close but now might be the time he finally starts dating again.' 

New girlfriend? British model Lizzie Bowden has been identified as the woman that was pictured on a night out with Jamie

New girlfriend? British model Lizzie Bowden has been identified as the woman that was pictured on a night out with Jamie

It isn't difficult to see why Lizzie has caught the attention of Jamie, given her striking good looks, sensational physique and sought after modelling career.

Lizzie has modelled for high profile campaigns for the likes of New Look and Wallis.

In 2016, she was romantically linked to Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone, and three years prior she was thought to be in a romance with fashion designer Dan MacMillan -

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