Lisa Armstrong FINALLY ditches her wedding ring as she hangs out with ex Deuce bandmate after estranged husband Ant McPartlin's new romance emerges
She split from husband Ant McPartlin at the beginning of the year, with his new romance with his former PA coming to light recently.
And Lisa Armstrong, 41, was spotted taking a stroll in the Los Angeles sunshine on Monday with her former Deuce bandmate, Craig Young, after a hike in the Hollywood Hills, as she tried to take her mind off things.
The makeup artist had ditched her wedding ring for the outing, as she smoked a cigarette and chatted with Craig, who is married to Michael Di Girolamo.
Out and about: Ant McPartlin's estranged wife Lisa Armstrong was spotted taking a stroll in the Los Angeles sunshine with her former Deuce bandmate on Monday
Throwback: Lisa pictured in her Deuce days with Craig Robert Young (far right) in 1996
The makeup artist dressed for the hike in loose-fitting black shorts and a grey and black striped tee.
She added bright pink sneakers, but noticeably missing from her ensemble was her wedding ring, which up until now she has still been wearing on her left hand.
Lisa pulled her newly blonde tresses off her face into a bun, and added a pair of aviator sunglasses.
Active wear: The makeup artist was wearing sports clothes as she smoked a cigarette, opting for black shorts and a grey tee
In the wake of her split from presenter Ant, their friends are said to have been 'torn down the middle' as they are forced to pick sides in the divorce battle, reports The Sun.
Sources close to the former couple told the website there is a large group of celebrity friends including Holly Willoughby, Philip Schofield and Simon Cowell who are playing 'Switzerland' and staying neutral during the split.
New blonde: She had pulled her newly blonde tresses off her face into a bun, and added a pair of aviator sunglasses
Tough times: Noticeably missing from her ensemble was her wedding ring, which up until now she has still been wearing on her left hand
The friend said the split is 'tearing their friendship group down the middle' and added: 'Simon Cowell is also staying neutral, but he's shown his support for Ant by assuring him his job on Britain's Got Talent is waiting for him when he's ready.
'Lisa is a popular figure, she has been disappointed by the reluctance of some so-called friends to offer their support.
'She's come to realise that there's a real clique around Ant and Dec. She can count on the fingers of one hand the number of so-called showbiz pals who have made the effort to reach out to her.'
Awkward situation: In the wake her split from presenter Ant, their friends are said to have been 'torn down the middle' as they are forced to pick sides in the divorce battle, reports The Sun
Sporty: Lisa opted for hot pink trainers for the outing in Los Angeles, as she clutched a water bottle to keep cool in the California heat
Walkies: Lisa and Craig were walking an adorable pooch on a pink lead
Golden girl: Lisa showed off her new blonde locks as she took a walk in the sunshine
Getting used to LA: Lisa looked as if she was taking to the Los Angeles lifestyle well after fleeing to the city last week to stay with a friend
The source claimed that Ant's close pal Vernon Kay feels for the TV star but at the same time, his wife Tess Daly is friends with Lisa through Strictly Come Dancing.
They added that Lisa is supported by a number of friends in the industry including Shiarra Bell, who is married to the former Oasis guitarist Andy Bell and Clare Buckfield, Declan Donnelly's ex.
They also claimed presenter Stephen Mulhern had reached out to Lisa which meant a lot to her.
Taking in the rays: The pair looked at ease as they took a stroll in the shade
Matching: Lisa and Craig carried matching bottles during their walk as they chatted
At ease: Makeup artist Lisa looked relaxed after a difficult few weeks, after her ex's new romance with her former friend emerged
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Ant McPartlin for comment.
This comes as Lisa finally removed the picture of herself with Ant from her Twitter banner, five months after he announced their split, publicly. She has also gone to Los Angeles in the wake of his new romance with their former PA Anne-Marie Corbett.
Lisa had appeared to be exasperated with the all of the reported speculation on how she's been handling the fallout, when she took to Twitter on Sunday to lash out at the 'lies, lies, lies'.
Social media image: Lisa finally removed the picture of herself with Ant from her Twitter banner this week, five months after he announced their split, publicly
Had enough: Lisa had appeared to be exasperated with the all of the reported speculation on how she's been handling the fallout, when she took to Twitter on Sunday to lash out at the 'lies, lies, lies'
Animated: The duo enjoyed a chat as they took a walk through Los Angeles
Time out: Lisa looked relaxed and settled as she donned the active wear in California
Lisa's three-word tweet came amid an avalanche of headlines circling around her - including claims that she's demanding £50million of Ant's fortune.
It was recently reported that Ant's new girlfriend Anne-Marie already has a good friendship with his co-star Declan Donnelly's wife Ali Astall.
It comes as reports have emerged the TV's host's estranged wife Lisa has allegedly fallen out with the couple in the wake of Ant's new romance.
Over: The couple wed in 2006 and were together for more than 20 years
Sunshine: Lisa donned aviator sunglasses in a bid to protect her eyes from the sun's rays
Chilling out: The makeup artist could be seen enjoying a cigarette during the excursion
A source told The Mirror: 'Ali and Ann Marie are friends, there is no animosity there, they have known each other for a long time and get on well.
'Ali is also friends with Lisa, they have always been pals, it is a tricky situation for Ali but she is handling the situation well. It is a relief for Ant, that Dec and Ali get on so well with Ann Marie. It has made everything a lot easier.'
Their friendship will no doubt comes as a blow to Lisa, who reportedly booted Ant's new lover out of the home she used to share with the TV host after a ferocious bust-up last year.
Rumours: Keen to smooth things over sooner rather than later, Ant has now reportedly offered Lisa their multi-million pound home in Chiswick, in return for her signing the paperwork
Stretching her legs: Lisa showed off her shapely pins as she was out and about in LA
According to The Sun, the pair who were once 'firm friends', with Lisa even attending Anne-Marie's daughter's baptism, have not spoken since she sacked her as her PA.
The publication also reported that the couple, who split after twelve years in January, are now only talking through lawyers, following a number of tense conversations over the phone.
Keen to smooth things over sooner rather than later, Ant has now reportedly offered Lisa their multi-million pound home in Chiswick, in return for her signing the paperwork.
Split: According to The Sun, the Ant and Lisa, who split after twelve years in January, are now only talking through lawyers, following a number of tense conversations over the phone
California lifestyle: Lisa seems to be enjoying her break in California as the split rumbles on
Catching the sun: Lisa showed off her tanned limbs as she walked along the pavement
Taking in the sites: She landed in Los Angeles on Saturday, debuting her new blonde look
Chatting away: Lisa and her companion looked as if they were getting on well as they walked and talked
Little details: Lisa's grey top had lace detailing over the shoulder, adding a touch of sophistication to the ensemble
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