PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Redknapp gets cosy with Swedish model girlfriend Frida Andersson-Lourie in rare public outing… five months after their romance was revealed
- The former footballer, 47, and the mother-of-four, 37, were first thought to be dating in August, when they were spotted stepping out together
- A source said at the time: ‘Jamie feels ready to move on from Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure’
- It is thought to be Jamie’s first confirmed relationship since his 2017 split from Louise, with whom he shares two sons, after 19 years of marriage
It was first reported in August that Jamie Redknapp is dating Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie following his split from ex-wife Louise.
And things seem to be going swimmingly for the former footballer, 47, as he was spotted on a rare public outing with the mother-of-four, 37, in London on Thursday, during which they grabbed coffee and walked arm in arm.
It is thought to be Jamie’s first confirmed relationship since his 2017 split from Louise, with whom he shares two sons, after 19 years of marriage.
Happy days: Jamie Redknapp got cosy with his Swedish model girlfriend Frida Andersson-Lourie in rare public outing as they stepped out in London on Thursday
Jamie and Frida looked totally at ease during the cosy outing as they both opted for low-key ensembles complete with sportswear and warm jackets.
In August, a source told The Sun: ‘Jamie feels ready to move on from Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure.
‘It’s early days for Jamie and Frida, but they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.’
Frida is currently signed to Mrs Robinson Management, an agency for older models, and has previously appeared in content for designer brands such as Escada.
The happy couple: It was first reported in August that Jamie and Frida were dating, following his split from ex-wife Louise
Stunner: Frida is currently signed to Mrs Robinson Management, an agency for older models, and has previously appeared in content for designer brands such as Escada
She is a familiar face at high society parties and currently lives with her four children in a lavish mansion in West London after divorcing 58-year-old American hedge fund tycoon Jonathan Lourie.
Lourie appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2013 when he was estimated to be worth £80m. The source added: ‘He likes that she’s also a parent so fully appreciates the balance, she is also keen on her fitness and loves spending time at home.’
MailOnline contacted Jamie’s representative for comment at the time.
Their outing comes after Louise shared a cryptic social media post hinting she’s a ‘broken mess,’ almost three years after their divorce.
Back then: Their outing comes after Louise shared a cryptic social media post hinting she’s a ‘broken mess,’ almost three years after their divorce (pictured in 2016)
Here they are! In August, a source told The Sun: ‘Jamie feels ready to move on from Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure
The singer, 46, took to Instagram to share a poem which caught her fans attention, as it stated love is worth ‘fighting and trying for.’
It comes after sources claimed Louise’s teenage sons have been unimpressed with the sexy music video for her new single Stretch, as the star reportedly vows to shed her dowdy domestic image.
The poem Louise shared with her 716,000 followers stated: ‘Some days she’s a warrior. Some days she’s a broken mess. Most days she’s a bit of both. But everyday she’s there. Standing. Fighting. Trying.’
Legs eleven: Frida showed off her model figure in the tight leggings
Times gone by: Frida is a familiar face at high society parties and currently lives with her four children in a lavish mansion in West London after divorcing 58-year-old American hedge fund tycoon Jonathan Lourie (pictured together in 2013)