Jackie ‘O’ Henderson stunned fans when she recently announced the end of her 15 year marriage to husband, Lee.
Now, new details have emerged about the high-profile split, in the wake of confirmation that the radio queen, 43, has moved out of the family home.
On Monday, Woman’s Day published a new report which quotes a ‘source’ as saying: ‘There have been problems for a while now, and Lee felt like he was putting in the hard yards to try and keep the relationship afloat.’
An image overhaul, ‘tension’ over her friendship with Beau Ryan and ‘leaving her husband to do the heavy lifting’: On Monday, Woman’s Day published quotes from a source who dished new details on Jackie O’s shock split from Lee Henderson
The source allegedly added: ‘Jackie didn’t seem as committed to making it work’.
According to Woman’s Day, Jackie’s recent weight loss has given her a ‘huge confidence boost’, and she is undergoing an image overhaul after moving out the Vaucluse mansion she shared with Lee and their seven-year-old daughter, Kitty.
The beautiful blonde has shed 10 kilograms in the past year.
‘Huge confidence boost’: Beautiful Jackie has shed 10 kilograms in the past year
‘She’s got a new wardrobe and she’s definitely been making more of an effort with her hair and make-up despite those early morning starts,’ the source is alleged to have told the publication.
Meanwhile, the Woman’s Day source also alleges that Jackie’s close friendship with her fill-in KIIS FM co-host, Beau Ryan, may have also caused some tension with Lee.
The source is reported to have said: ‘I completely understand why Lee was jealous. Jackie gushes about Beau all the time, and they laugh a lot together. And he’s been raving about Jackie to anyone who will listen.’
Shutting down claims: A spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that Jackie and Beau’s relationship ‘is strictly professional and any speculation otherwise is completely fabricated and categorically untrue.’
However, an ARN spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia last Saturday that Jackie and Beau’s relationship ‘is strictly professional and any speculation otherwise is completely fabricated and categorically untrue.’
On Monday, ARN also denied all of Woman’s Day claims.
We don’t wish to add any fuel to this completely false speculation so we won’t be commenting,’ the said in a statement.
Jackie and Lee announced their split last month after 18 years together.
‘I remain close to the family home and we made that decision to ensure our daughter’s routine stays the same’: Jackie and Lee are making their daughter, Kitty (pictured), their first priority
While Lee has stayed at the couple’s Vaucluse home with their daughter, Kitty, Jackie is living alone at a property nearby.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph late last month, the radio host confirmed the former couple are no longer cohabiting, admitting: ‘We are living separately.’
‘I remain close to the family home and we made that decision to ensure our daughter’s routine stays the same.’
‘We are living separately’: Lee has stayed on at the couple’s Vaucluse home with their daughter, Kitty, while Jackie is living alone at a property nearby
Jackie explained that Lee continues to do the school drop-offs for their daughter as she rises at 3.30am for her breakfast radio slot.
Attempting to keep things as normal as possible for Kitty, the pair continue to have family dinners.
‘We both get to enjoy time with her each day and our number one focus is ensuring there is as little disruption to her routine as possible,’ Jackie told the publication.
It’s over: Jackie and Lee tied the knot in 2003 after dating for three years