Louise Redknapp HAS split from husband according to Strictly Come Dancing pals

LOUISE Redknapp has split from her husband Jamie, according to one of her Strictly Come Dancing pals.

Karen Clifton said Louise’s stint on the BBC show last year gave her a new-found confidence.

Venezuelan Karen, married to the former Eternal singer’s dance pro partner Kevin, 34, said she watched Louise, 42, blossom as the series went on.

Karen, 35, also one of Strictly’s professional dancers, said: “On the show Louise grew in confidence and you could see her wings expanding.

“It was great because she’s been a stay-at-home mum and sometimes you can forget about yourself.

“Now she’s giving herself a little bit more attention and she’s taking care of herself, which is lovely.

“She’s re-inventing herself. She’s a gorgeous woman and he’s a lovely man and I just feel really bad that they’ve separated.”

Earlier this year Karen was pictured in a sauna with Louise, model pal and Strictly contestant Daisy Lowe, 28, and show dancer Luba Mushtuk, 27.

Karen, who partied with Louise last weekend at the wedding of Strictly dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, 27, and Janette Manrara, 33, added: “I feel really, really sad to hear what’s going on.”

Seven months after Louise and Kevin finished second on the show, the Redknapps’ 19-year marriage lies in tatters.

Former footballer Jamie, 44, now a Sky Sports pundit, is said to blame her time on Strictly for their marital woes.