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Dominique Hines

Louise Redknapp ‘ready to date’ after 2018 divorce

Louise Redknapp is said to be finally ready to get back on the dating scene

(Picture: PA)

Louise Redknapp is reportedly back on the dating scene, four years after her and Jamie Redknapp's divorce.

The 47-year-old star was married to the ex-footballer, 49, for almost 20 years when they split in 2017, and finalised their divorce the following year.

The former Eternal singer is reportedly ready to spark up a new romance and has enjoyed a few dates arranged by her friends.

"Louise has opened herself up to the prospect of finding a new man and has been enjoying some set-ups through friends," a source told Closer magazine.

"She feels better than ever but she knows that she doesn't need a man to be happy."

Her former England star ex, with whom she shares sons Beau, 13, and Charles, 18, has long moved on.

Jamie and Louise Redknapp officially ended their almost two decades of marriage in 2018 (Getty Images)

He married Swedish model Frida Andersson in October last year and the pair welcomed their first child together, son Raphael Anders Redknapp, the following month.

Anderson already had three children from her previous marriage.

While there were rumours that Louise was sad about her ex's nuptials, she took to Instagram in December - two months after the wedding - and insisted that she was in a "positive headspace". She wrote: "I try not to read or respond to these things but sometimes they are unavoidable...

"I’d really love to clarify that 'Louise' is not in despair or anything like it!!

Redknapp is now married to Swedish model Frida Andersson, who gave birth to their son Raphael Anders last November (Dave Benett)

"I have my two gorgeous boys that I adore more than anything in the world, the best family around me and I’m having the time of my life with my career and with the most wonderful friends that a girl could hope for.

"I’d like to make it clear that I’m in the most positive of headspace and loving my life.

Here’s to all the ladies out there that are in control of their lives and living their very best lives!"

Last year, she also opened up about her son's being "desperate" for her to get on the dating scene, but admitted that it wasn't top of her list.

"On my days off, going out and having a social life is not my priority," she told Fabulous magazine.

"It sounds basic, but I've got two things that are really important to me right now: my kids, because I want to be a solid part of their life, and my work."

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