She’s making headlines at the moment for her spectacular performance in Cabaret – but also because of her split from footballer husband Jamie.
And Louise Redknapp seemed emotional as she was spotted taking a phone call whilst sat alone in a cafe in Malvern, Worcestershire on Friday.
The star, 42, was on a break before heading off to the Malvern Theatre to perform in Cabaret, in which she plays the lead character Sally Bowles.
Bad call? Louise Redknapp appears emotional as she takes a fraught phone call while alone in a cafe… amid marital troubles with husband Jamie
Dressed down in a green jacket and charcoal leggings, she chatted in the corner of the cafe by the window, seemingly having deep discussion with the unknown caller.
She looked pensively out of the window with her hand to her mouth as she huddled against the glass.
She continued the chat as she exited the coffee house with a take out cup, her bag slung over her arm, looking fraught.
Having hung up the call, Louise looked deep in thought as she headed to the theatre.
Intense: Dressed down in a green jacket and charcoal leggings, she chatted in the corner of the cafe by the window, seemingly having an animated discussion with the unknown caller
Deep in conversation: Louise seemed distressed as she was spotted taking a phone call whilst sat alone in a cafe in Malvern, Worcestershire on Friday
Back to work: The star, 42, was on a break before heading off to the Malvern Theatre to perform in Cabaret, in which she plays the character of Sally Bowles
This comes after Louise’s husband Jamie is reportedly refusing to watch his wife take to the stage in the UK tour of Cabaret, as he feels it will be ‘too awkward’ in wake of their split.
According to The Sun, the former midfielder, 44, believes claims he did not allow her to pursue her dreams are ‘unfair’ – and hates the impact ‘new, pathetic young pals like Daisy Lowe’ have had on her.
An insider said: ‘It’s very telling. It’s her big moment but he feels it would be too awkward.’
The source went on to claim that Jamie feels Louise’s recent comments about feeling like a ‘Stepford wife’ during their marriage were ‘unfair’, as he had been nothing but supportive of her career.
Coffee to go: Louise continued the chat as she exited the coffee house with a take out cup, her bag slung under her shoulder, looking upset
Not amused: She hung up the call and headed to the theatre
The insider continued: ‘He’s gutted about what’s happened. It’s unfair to suggest he didn’t allow her to pursue her dreams. He was totally supportive of her decision to do Strictly.
‘He absolutely hates the impact her new pathetic young pals and the Strictly crew like Daisy and Will Young have had on Louise.’
MailOnline have contacted representatives of both Jamie and Louise for comment.
The new claims come after Louise publicly spoke about her ‘split’ from Jamie, after weeks of swirling rumours.
‘Its very telling’: A source said on Monday that Jamie is refusing to see Louise perform in the show, as he feels it would be uncomfortable during their marriage woes (pictured in 2016)
Finding herself: The pop star revealed she still very much loves Jamie, who she shares sons Charley and Beau with (above), but confirmed the pair were living apart
Speaking to the Telegraph last week, the pop star revealed she still very much loves Jamie, but confirmed the pair were living apart while she she re-evaluates her life.
Confessing she felt like a ‘Stepford wife’ during their twenty-year marriage, Louise admitted she finally feels like she is coming back to who she really is, after a successful stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year.
Louise, who said the hardest part was moving out while still being in love, said: ‘He’s an amazing man and we’ve had 20 good years together. I know he’s trying to understand that I do need to do this.’
Admitting that she’s not sure what this will do to her marriage, she continued: ‘I have no idea what is going to happen, all I know is that I fought for this, it’s taken everything, but this is something I need to do – for me.’
Happier times: The source said : ‘He’s gutted about what’s happened. It’s unfair to suggest he didn’t allow her to pursue her dreams. He was totally supportive of her decision to do Strictly’
Firm friends: It was on the beloved BBC show that the singer had met her new model pal Daisy (above) – and the pair have gone on to attend a number of glamorous parties together
She added that it was when she agreed to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, that she felt unable to return to the ‘Stepford Wife’ lifestyle.
Louise realised that it was singing and performing to make her happy again — saying that she felt ‘sick’ at the idea’ that that part of her life was now over.
Recent images from the set of Cabaret showed the former Eternal singer in a very different light earlier in the week.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star oozesd sex appeal as she donned a sizzling mesh bodysuit which highlighted her narrow waist alongside her fellow cast members in the moody snaps.
Honest: She said: ‘I have no idea what is going to happen, all I know is that I fought for this, it’s taken everything, but this is something I need to do – for me’
Difficult: They added that Jamie feels Louise’s comments about being a ‘Stepford wife’ were ‘unfair’, as he had been nothing but supportive of her career and Strictly stint (above)
She further upped the ante as she placed a silk bra over the sheer leotard with fringe detailing that fell down the tops of her thighs.
Completing the look, she slipped on a pair of racy stockings which hugged her lean limbs while she posed with her arms behind her chin-length brunette ‘do.
In another candid shot from the stage show, Louise sported a white and purple beaded 1920s dress which highlighted her ample cleavage with its plunging neckline.
Continuing her racy display, Louise’s striking garment featured embellished tassels which fell down her shoulders and legs, teasing at her garter and mesh body underneath.
Sizzling: Louise Redknapp, 42, is setting pulses-racing in the latest promotional shots from the renowned musical as she showcases her svelte figure in an array of skimpy ensembles
Vintage vixen: In another candid shot from the stage show, Louise sported a white and purple beaded 1920s dress which highlighted her ample cleavage with its plunging neckline
She covered her wig with a pink and black felt hat which boasted eye-catching feather detail while she donned a heat-inducing cropped fur jacket in another shot as she sat in a cage.
Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, Cabaret focuses on the nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and follows young American writer Cliff Bradshaw and his relationship with 32-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.
The tour – which also stars Olivier Award-nominated Will Young – kicked off in Wimbledon on September 21 and will finish up at the Theatre Royal in Brighton on December 9.
The shots come after Louise admitted that it was her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Daisy Lowe who convinced her she was still sexy, encouraging her to show off her ‘gorgeous body’ on the show, when she believed she needed to lose weight.
Commanding attention: She donned a heat-inducing cropped fur jacket in another shot as she sat in a cage
Show-stopping: Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, Cabaret focuses on the nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and follows young American writer Cliff Bradshaw and his relationship with 32-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles
Louise said she had an epiphany when Daisy walked into her dressing room when she was clad in a conservative number.
She revealed Daisy said: ‘Oh my God, look at your gorgeous body. You have to wear a sexy dress. She kept on at me to wear something sexy and by week three, I was in a leotard and tights not feeling self-conscious at all.’
Louise admitted that part of her motivation to take part in Strictly was to ‘help her lose weight’.
She added: ‘Daisy loves other women and she’s all about body confidence. Her saying that was like a jolt because I was so conscious of my fat ankles and my excess half-a-stone – Daisy is a tiny size eight.’
Not happy: It was then claimed that Jamie ‘hates’ the impact her new, younger friends, such as model Daisy Lowe, have had on Louise