Newly-single Louise Redknapp beams as she reunites with Strictly pal Judge Rinder for dinner... following 25-second divorce from ex Jamie

By Connie Rusk For Mailonline

Published: 05:17 EDT, 8 January 2018 | Updated: 08:02 EDT, 8 January 2018

She has been settling into single life, following her divorce from footballer husband Jamie Redknapp earlier this month.

And Louise Redknapp looked happier than ever on Sunday as she reunited with her Strictly pal Judge Rinder for dinner.

The 43-year-old singer was no doubt given some much needed support by the television personality, as she adapts to life on her own after nearly two decades of marriage.

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Enjoying single life: Louise Redknapp looked happier than ever on Sunday as she reunited with her Strictly pal Judge Rinder for dinner

Enjoying single life: Louise Redknapp looked happier than ever on Sunday as she reunited with her Strictly pal Judge Rinder for dinner

The pair, who became firm friends when they starred on the 2016 series on Strictly Come Dancing, beamed for a selfie as they joined a female pal for dinner.

The glamorous mother-of-two dressed up for the occasion - showcasing her drop earrings and a black smoky eye as she rested her head on the 39-year-old judge's shoulder.

Clearly excited to be reuniting with her pal, she captioned the shot: 'Catching up with friends for a bit of dinner ❤️ thanks for treating us #judgerinder x'

Independent: Later in the day, Louise gave a glimpse into her newly-single life as she posed outside a cafe in a sweet selfie

Independent: Later in the day, Louise gave a glimpse into her newly-single life as she posed outside a cafe in a sweet selfie

Later in the day, Louise gave a glimpse into her newly-single life as she documented a low-key day out on Instagram.

The former Eternal singer posed for another selfie at her local cafe in minimal make-up and a grey beanie - proving her natural beauty to all.

Louise looked happy and relaxed in the snap as she indulged in a hot chocolate during a casual dog walk - later sharing a playful shot of her two shar-peis and rottweiler pleading for the tasty drink.

She captioned the cute snap: 'When there’s four of you all wanting to taste the hot chocolate.'

Cheeky: Louise looked happy and relaxed in the snap as she indulged in a hot chocolate during her dog walk, later sharing a shot of her two shar-peis and rottweiler pleading for the tasty drink

Cheeky: Louise looked happy and relaxed in the snap as she indulged in a hot chocolate during her dog walk, later sharing a shot of her two shar-peis and rottweiler pleading for the tasty drink

The star has been keeping herself busy since she was awarded a decree nisi with her husband Jamie in a hearing earlier this month, that is said to have lasted a mere 25 seconds.

It was recently reported Louise had filed for divorce from the former footballer, 44, nine months ago, and only a matter of weeks after her final Strictly tour performances at London's O2 Arena.

Her participation in the 2016 series of the BBC show is widely regarded to have been a factor in the split, but it has been claimed that Jamie fully supported her decision to take part and encouraged her each Saturday night.    

The glamorous showbiz couple first confirmed their split two months ago, with Louise revealing she had moved out of the family home in October.

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

Over: Louise and Jamie were awarded a decree nisi in a hearing in December that is said to have lasted a mere 25 seconds

Over: Louise and Jamie were awarded a decree nisi in a hearing earlier this month that is said to have lasted a mere 25 seconds

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’. 

Back in October, Louise claimed she and Jamie still spoke ‘every day’ and that they were still in love, insisting: ‘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.’   

Having met in 1995, Jamie and Louise were together for the better part of 20 years, marrying in 1998 and remaining a seemingly solid coupling until cracks began to show at the start of 2017. 

Long time love: Having met in 1995, Jamie and Louise were together for the better part of 20 years, marrying in 1998 and remaining a seemingly solid coupling until cracks began to show at the start of 2017 (pictured in 2005)

Long time love: Having met in 1995, Jamie and Louise were together for the better part of 20 years, marrying in 1998 and remaining a seemingly solid coupling until cracks began to show at the start of 2017 (pictured in 2005)

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