Louise Redknapp sings her heart out at Strictly WEDDING just hours before her 19-year marriage to Jamie ends in 25 seconds flat over his 'unreasonable behaviour'... but why is she STILL wearing her ring?

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Louise Redknapp, 43, is still wearing her wedding ring after she dissolved her 19-year marriage to husband Jamie, 44, in a divorce hearing that lasted just 25 seconds.

The couple were granted a decree nisi at the Central Family Court in London on Friday - with neither pair attending the hearing - where it was revealed that it was Louise who had filed for divorce earlier in the year, and Jamie's 'unreasonable behaviour' was cited as the reason for their split.

The same day that her divorce was granted, Louise was seen with her wedding ring on as she headed home from a wedding in Liverpool, where she had spent the night socialising with her Strictly Come Dancing friends and performing for the crowd.

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Split: Louise and Jamie Redknapp (pictured together in 2013) divorced in just 20 seconds on Friday at the Central Family Court in London after months living apart

Singing sensation: Just hours before her divorce finalised, Louise seemed in high spirits as she performed at the wedding of Strictly Come Dancing's Artistic Director and Choreographer Jason Gilkison and his partner James Carney at The Palm House inside of Sefton Park

Keeping her head down: A forlorn looking Louise was pictured STILL wearing her wedding band when she was pictured shortly after her decree nisi was finalised on Friday

It is law that unless couples spend five years living apart a 'reason' must be given to obtain a divorce. 

The glamorous showbiz couple - who have two sons Charley, 13, and Beau, nine - first confirmed their split two months ago, with Louise revealing she had moved out of the family home in October.

In a 25-second hearing at London’s Central Family Court, District Judge Ian Mulkis pronounced the decree nisi. During the court finding it was announced the reason for their divorce lay with Jamie's 'unreasonable behaviour'.  

The judge held that the respondent [Jamie] had behaved ‘in such a way that the petitioner [Louise] cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent’.

It was announced: ‘The petitioner has sufficiently proved the contents of the petition here in and is entitled to a decree of divorce, the marriage having irretrievably broken down, the facts found proved being the respondent’s unreasonable behaviour.’

Jamie did not contest the findings and it was concluded that the marriage had broken down irretrievably and would be dissolved in six weeks giving they reach amicable terms on custody of their two sons, Charley, 13, and Beau, nine, and no objections are formally made. 

Partying: Strictly star Louise, 43, was granted the first stage of her ‘amicable’ divorce from footballer Jamie on Friday, hours after she was seen enjoying hanging out with friend Frankie Bridge after the nuptials

Out and about: It is believed Louise had attended a wedding in the area and was seen looking in good spirits as she headed back to her hotel clad in a baby pink suit 

Court documents: It was shown in documents that 'unreasonable behaviour' was cited for the reasoning behind their divorce

Undefended case: It was revealed that Louise had been the one to file for divorce from Jamie

Loving family: Jamie and Louise are parents to sons, Charley, 13, and Beau, nine (pictured together on a family holiday July 2016) 

Strictly Come Dancing star Louise, was granted the first stage of her ‘amicable’ divorce from footballer Jamie just hours after she was seen enjoying a night on the town with friend Frankie Bridge - where she kept her wedding ring on. 

The diamond also remained firmly on her finger as she headed home the next morning, although she later attempted to conceal her hand by pulling down the sleeve of her leather jacket. 

Despite stepping out on the day of her divorce, Louise didn't look disheartened as she smiled on the way out of her hotel with her pal before heading into her car and driving off.  

Still smiling! Despite stepping out on the day of her divorce, Louise didn't look disheartened as she smiled on the way out of her hotel, yet kept her ring hand firmly covered with her sleeve - despite having flashed it earlier 

Making moves: Louise was seen heading into her car to drive back home after the wedding - where she performed for her pals

The night before, the former Eternal singer - mum to sons Charlie, 13, and Beau, nine - was seen out in Liverpool on with Frankie, with the pair laughing and smiling as they headed back to their hotel.

Still married: Despite her divorce hearing set to occur just hours later, Louise kept her wedding ring firmly on 

The pair had attended the wedding of Strictly Come Dancing's Artistic Director and Choreographer Jason Gilkison and his partner James Carney at The Palm House inside of Sefton Park.

They were joined by Frankie's footballer husband, Wayne Bridge on the way home.

They had spent the evening partying with the likes of Mollie King and Strictly professionals Giovanni Pernice and AJ Pritchard.

Whilst she was only hours away from having her divorce finalised, Louise seemed in high spirits on the night, taking to the stage to perform. 

She ensured all eyes would be on her at the party, as she was clad in a baby pink suit that she teamed with a crisp black shirt and towering heels. 

Despite having worn her glossy caramel hued locks down for the party, she swept them up to leave the bash, and was seen holding onto her friend Frankie as they teetered into a taxi and then back to their hotel after a night of partying with their Strictly pals.

Supportive: Louise held hands with her friend as they teetered back to the hotel in their heels 

Three's company: Louise was also joined by Frankie's husband Wayne heading home 

Talented: Louise did not let her own marital woes get in the way of performing on the night 

Full of cheer: Louise put on quite the performance as she sang her heart out at the wedding 

 Cute couple: The pair had attended the wedding of Strictly Come Dancing's Artistic Director and Choreographer Jason Gilkison and his partner James Carney at The Palm House inside of Sefton Park

Louise previously spoke of loving her ‘amazing’ partner but admitted she felt like a ‘sort of Stepford wife’ who is ‘coming back to who I really am’.

She stepped back into the spotlight on last year's Strictly Come Dancing - but was hit by claims that she was getting too close to her partner Kevin Clifton, whose marriage to fellow dancer Karen Clifton also appears to be in trouble.

There have been reports that Karen, who is reportedly dating a new man, telephoned Jamie to warn the former footballer of Louise's close friendship with her husband. 

It's over! The couple confirmed their separation in October and their marriage could not be saved (pictured together on holiday in January this year)

In an awkward turn of events, both Kevin and Karen Clifton were at Jason and James' wedding alongside Louise, but the trio were not pictured together.  

In pictures shared by their co-stars Karen and Kevin are seen in good spirits as they attended the wedding of Jason and his partner James Carney at The Palm House inside of Sefton Park

Happier times: Louise insisted that neither she nor Jamie (pictured last October) were  pushing for a divorce but added that she 'needed' to be apart from him while she re-evaluates her life

In a group shot of the wedding party shared by Strictly professional Gorka Marquez, Karen and Kevin are seen posing noticeably apart at opposite ends of the group. 

Louise is relaunching her pop career and is touring for the first time in 15 years - with Kevin recently seen supporting her at one of her gigs.

Recently Louise said she loved her 'amazing' partner Jamie, with whom she has two children, although she had come to feel like 'a sort of Stepford Wife' and she was 'coming back to who I really am'. Yet their marriage could not be saved. 

The decree nisi for L E Redknapp v J F Redknapp was pronounced before a judge on Friday.

A decree absolute ending the marriage can be issued after six weeks, should no objections be formally made. 

The divorce came amid claims the former England star was ‘uncomfortable’ with his wife’s return to the spotlight after her stint on Strictly last year.

Jamie, however, denied these claims. 

She was said to have felt like a ‘Stepford wife’, having given up her showbiz career when they had their first child.

Sources told the Sun earlier this month: ‘They have come to a mutual agreement that divorce is the only option. There’s no going back’.

The former Liverpool player was seen without his wedding ring days before his wife reportedly filed for divorce, and revealed he would spend the Christmas period working. 

The singer admitted the couple were going through ‘hard times’ in September, and in October she admitted to living apart from her husband.

Louise said it was dancing in the BBC show that made her realise she ‘couldn’t go back’, adding ‘I became a sort of Stepford Wife, wanting to be perfect at it.'

‘It was only when I agreed to do Strictly Come Dancing that I realised I couldn’ t just go back to that. I didn’t want to continue running around after everyone else, and occasionally promoting a yoghurt or doing a little TV presenting job.’ 

Former dancers: Louise stepped back into the spotlight on last year's Strictly Come Dancing - but there have been claims that she was getting too close to her partner Kevin Clifton

Marital woes: Karen Clifton, who is married to Kevin but reportedly dating a new man, telephoned Jamie to warn the former footballer of Louise's close friendship with her husband

Posing apart: In an awkward turn of events, both Kevin and Karen Clifton were at Jason and James' wedding alongside Louise, but the trio were not pictured together and kept their distance in the snap - Louise was not seen in the image  

Her Strictly co-star Daisy Lowe was accused by some commentators of ‘leading her astray’ with her wild partying and active social life.

The former Eternal singer, who was a runner-up in last year’s series with professional partner Kevin, said she felt ‘physically sick’ at the prospect of never performing again.

She said: ‘I wanted to sing. I wanted to perform. I wanted to go back to work on a stage in front of an audience. I actually felt physically sick at the idea I’d never have that buzz again, that fulfilment I get from performing. And that is when the s*** hit the fan.’

Gal pals: Louise was no doubt glad to have her friends by her side as she left the wedding arm in arm with Strictly stunner Frankie 

Pretty in pink: Louise had ensured all eyes would be on her at the party, as she was clad in a baby pink suit that she teamed with a crisp black shirt and towering heels

Legs eleven! Louise flexed her lean pins as she made her way out of the taxi 

Louise, who gave up her singing career in 2004 after the birth of her first child, admitted she struggled to watch her husband’s blossoming TV career.

After her life-changing turn on the dancing show, she has since performed in the starring role of Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret.

Back in October, she said the couple still spoke ‘every day’ and that they were still in love.

‘He’s an amazing man and we’ve had 20 good years together’, she said. ‘I know he’s trying to understand that I do need to do this.’

‘I have no idea what is going to happen, all I know is that I fought for this, it’s taken everything, but this is something I need to do – for me.’

Soaking up the atmosphere: The trio were seen enjoying some fresh air 

Out and about: The group were in high spirits giggling together as they partied the night away

Chatting away: The group were seen together outside the venue no doubt reflecting on the evening's festivities 

Loved-up: Also at the wedding was Aljaz Skorjanec and his Strictly co-star wife Janette Manrara who were seen in an intimate embrace as they headed home after a night of partying with their fellow dancers 

Fun-filled evening: Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez were spotted leaving the wedding in complementing suits 

Dapper: The professional dancers looked nothing but suave in their grey suits as they headed home from the wedding 

The footballer is understood to have stayed at the family home in Oxshott, Surrey, while Louise has been renting a home nearby.

News of the split comes after she reportedly hired Kevin Clifton as the official choreographer for her career comeback.

The pair were also spotted spending time together in a London bar last week shortly after it was claimed his wife Karen had rang Jamie to warn the footballer of the pair's friendship.

Kevin and Karen married in an idyllic ceremony in July 2015, with a bevy of superstar guests. But earlier this year they were hit with reports of strife.

Dazzling: Louise looked sensational as she made her way back to the hotel

Two of a kind: Louise lead the way as Frankie's husband Bridge followed on from behind 

Plenty to bond over: Wayne and Louise have both appeared on reality series with Wayne taking part in I'm A Celeb and Louise famously appearing on Strictly Come Dancing

Speaking about his wife after their wedding, Kevin said: 'We have such a good laugh together all the time. My life wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for Karen. She's perfect. She's always been my best friend.'  

Karen is said to have become embroiled in an affair with accountant Stuart Wood - but the couple are said to have split at the end of November.

Also widely discussed in Louise's split was Daisy Lowe, who Louise admitted convinced her she was still sexy, encouraging her to show off her 'gorgeous body' on the show, when she believed she needed to lose weight.

BFFs: Louise said new friend Daisy Lowe convinced her she was still sexy, encouraging her to show off her 'gorgeous body' on the show, when she believed she needed to lose weight

Still loving parents: The couple are said to be remaining amicable for sons Charley, 13, and Beau, nine, pictured with their mum

In her candid interview with The Telegraph she had an epiphany when Daisy walked into her dressing room when she was dressed conservatively. 

She revealed Daisy said: 'Oh my God, look at your gorgeous body. You have to wear a sexy dress. She kept on at me to wear something sexy and by week three, I was in a leotard and tights not feeling self-conscious at all.'

Louise admitted that part of her motivation to take part in Strictly was to 'help her lose weight'.

She added: 'Daisy loves other women and she's all about body confidence. Her saying that was like a jolt because I was so conscious of my fat ankles and my excess half-a-stone – Daisy is a tiny size eight.' 

Way back when: In October, Louise revealed she 'lost herself' during her marriage to the former footballer, while hinting at feelings of hurt and insecurity in the wake of the split (pictured together in 2009)

The star has recently been on a tour in the stage production musical Cabaret, where she plays vampy leading lady Sally Bowles, a role which show her pose in underwear, stockings and suspenders for her publicity shots.

Louise said: 'Sally is extremely vulnerable, extremely fragile - yet on the outside, she's a very ballsy woman who wants to be a star and does all she can to survive.

Alluding to her own personal heartbreak and that she was trying to be 'brave' in the wake of the marriage breakdown, the star said: 'I think lots of women will relate to how she puts on a brave face and always soldiers on, even when she's terribly wounded and terribly hurt and insecure and unsure.' 

Sultry: Louise (here in August 2015) admitted that part of her motivation to take part in Strictly was to 'help her lose weight'

End of an era: Louise and Jamie's divorce was granted at the Central Family Court in London

Jamie Redknapp and Louise Redknapp at the launch of Tracey Emin and Stephen Webster's new jewellery collection 'I Promise To Love You' in London, England