Rachel Stevens rumoured love interest Brendyn Hatfield has been 'her shoulder to lean on'
ok.co.ukIt’s been an emotional few weeks for Rachel Stevens, who continues to mourn the tragic loss of her S Club 7 bandmate, Paul Cattermole, who died last month aged just 46.
But according to a source, Rachel, 45, who split from her husband Alex Bourne, 45, last summer, is being supported more than ever by her former Dancing On Ice partner Brendyn Hatfield.
Last week, it was reported that Brendyn, 37, who was paired with Rachel on last year’s show, has grown close to the singer away from the ice. “What initially started as a close friendship between them has blossomed,” said our source. “Rachel has suffered a difficult time of late, but Brendyn has been a shoulder for her to lean on.” Heartbroken Rachel thanked fans on Instagram for their “beautiful messages of love and support” following the sad news about her bandmate, writing, “The outpouring of love for our Paul has been so incredibly special and has meant so much.
An absolute shining star who we will love and miss always. RIP darling Paul.” At the time of her marriage collapse, Rachel, who shares daughters Amelie, 12, and Minnie, nine, with her childhood sweetheart ex, commented that she was “not ready yet” to date.
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