Billi Mucklow's reason for Andy Carroll split 'revealed' as he's seen at party with new love

Billi Mucklow enjoyed a family trip pumpkin picking as ex Andy Carroll grew closer to make-up artist Lou Teasdale, with the TOWIE star's family reportedly 'fuming' with the footballer

Billi Mucklow had fears Andy Carroll was cheating on her before their split, according to claims.

Sources close to the pair have claimed the TOWIE star had suspicions the ex-Liverpool striker was dating make-up artist Lou Teasdale before they announced they were to divorce. Andy, 35, was snapped with the 41-year-old on a recent trip to the beach and recently arrived at a Halloween party cosying up to her.

Andy dressed up as NFL star Travis Kelce, while Lou channelled the American footballer's pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift in the snaps. Andy was seen affectionately wrapping his arms around Lou's waist while the duo were spotted hand-in-hand as they left the party.

While the footballer who currently plays for Bordeaux in France has remained tight-lipped on his apparent new romance, sources say Billi, 36, thinks there was contact between the pair "long before" they were recently spotted.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Billi contacted a lawyer after she found out he and Lou were seeing each other during the summer.T here is still a lot to sort out and she’s discussing her options.

“They were together for 11 years. Him getting together with Lou was the last straw."

The source added that friends and family of Billi's are "extremely angry" with how Carroll has portrayed himself. The couple share three kids together, Arlo, Wolf and Marvel Mae. The footballer also has Emilie and Lucas from a previous relationship.

While Andy was seen partying with Lou in fancy dress, Billi has been enjoying pumpkin picking in Essex with their kids. Despite Andy living in France, he makes sure to return to the UK to see his kids as often as possible.

Billi and the former Newcastle star first met back in 2013. They got engaged the following year and celebrated their marriage in July 2022. However, just two years on, they're readying their divorce. It comes just years after drama on Andy's stag almost derailed their wedding all together.

However, the duo were able to reconcile after it was revealed that Andy was innocent of the rumours circulating on social media. Following their separation, Andy stated: "Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings. It has been a hard few months for our family and we continue to move forward amicably for our children."

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