Louise Redknapp 'really relying' on new boyfriend amid Eternal drama

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It’s certainly been a dramatic week for Louise Redknapp. Just days after making her first public appearance with brand new boyfriend Drew Michael, the singer became embroiled in a bitter spat with former Eternal bandmates, sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett, over the sisters’ refusal to play at LBGTQ+ gigs during their upcoming reunion tour.

OK! can exclusively reveal that Louise, 48, has understandably been left heartbroken by the upsetting row with her once-close friends, and has been turning to Drew for comfort. “Louise is really relying on Drew at the moment and she’s very thankful she’s got him by her side,” our source claimed. “It took a while to find him but she’s finally happy and comfortable to be seen with him, and she really needs his support at the moment.” Mum-of-two Louise – who shares sons Charley, 19, and Beau, 14, with her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp – pulled out of the upcoming reunion last week, along with fellow band member Kelle Bryan.Their decision came after the Mirror claimed Vernie and Easther had made assertions about the gay community being “hijacked” by the transgender movement.Then, shortly after the news broke, Louise was accused by the group’s former manager Denis Ingoldsby of “throwing her bandmates under the bus” by stepping away from the tour – accusations which have allegedly left her in need of support from loved ones. “Louise has received a lot of backlash from this.

Her relationship with Vernie and Easther won’t be the same again,” our source explained. “She’s relying on new guy Drew, and he really stepped up to the mark for her, which is a good sign.” Appearing as a guest on Loose Women last week – alongside regular panellist Kelle, also 48 – Louise touched on the waging war with her.