Louise Redknapp 'relying' on new boyfriend amid Eternal bandmate fallout

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Louise Redknapp has had a dramatic few weeks in the spotlight - from her first public appearance with new boyfriend Drew Michael to a bitter spat with her former Eternal bandmates.

Now, according to reports, the 48-year-old has been leaning on her new man for support amid the feud with her bandmates and sisters, Easther and Vernie Bennett over their refusal to play at LBGTQ+ gigs during their upcoming reunion tour.The star has been left heartbroken by the fallout, with a source claiming: "Louise is really relying on Drew at the moment and she’s very thankful she’s got him by her side" reports OK!.She added: “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.”The mum-of-two - who shares Charley, 19 and Beau, 14 with ex-husband Jamie Redknapp - pulled out of the expected reunion last week, along with fellow band member Kelle Bryan.Their decision came following reports that Vernie and Easther had made statements about the gay community being “hijacked” by the transgender movement.Shortly after the news broke, Louise was accused by their former manager Denis Ingoldsby of “throwing her bandmates under the bus” by stepping away from the tour.

The accusations have allegedly left her in need of support from friends and 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.”Last week, Louise appeared as a guest on the Loose Women panel alongside regular panellist, Kelle.