Kate Ritchie appears relaxed as she enjoys picnic with a male pal in Coogee after split from younger boyfriend John Bell and rehab stint for ‘alcohol dependency’
Kate Ritchie seemed to leave her troubles behind as she dined outdoors with a male friend on Sunday.
The former Home and Away star and her pal sat down at a park in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Coogee with a number of takeaway boxes.
The 44-year-old was dressed casually in a floral ensemble and appeared to go makeup free for the outing.
Kate Ritchie (left) seemed to leave her troubles behind as she dined outdoors with a male friend on Sunday. The former Home and Away star and her pal sat down at a park in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Coogee with a number of takeaway boxes
She wore her hair pulled back off her face and was busy indulging in the feast, which included a bottle of orange soda.
The man alongside the radio host dressed down in a dark T-shirt, blue shorts and a cap.
The pair sat close together as they ate their al fresco meal on a section of lawn by the beach.
The 44-year-old was dressed casually in a floral ensemble and appeared to go makeup free for the outing. The pair sat close together as they ate their al fresco meal on a section of lawn by the beach
Kate later posted this sultry selfie to Instagram Stories
In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year.
‘Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,’ a source said.
‘Kate and John haven’t seen each other since January, even though borders to Victoria opened a few weeks ago. She hasn’t mentioned wanting to visit him once.’
The pair were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay.
In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, (pictured) after a whirlwind romance of less than a year
They reportedly stayed at an Airbnb and spent most of their time relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting the town’s top restaurants.
John started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019.
Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae.
Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae. Pictured together in 2019
The star seems to be in a much better place than she was late last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to address her dependence on alcohol.
The media personality recently reassured listeners she was ‘doing well’ and would be back on her Nova FM drive show in a few weeks’ time.
‘Hi all, I’ll be away for a few more weeks,’ she wrote on Instagram, addressing her extended absence from the late-afternoon slot.
The star seems to be in a much better place than she was late last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to address her dependence on alcohol
‘But in the meantime make sure you tune in to the guys who will be back live in the studio from 4pm Monday! By the way, I’m doing well and excited for 2023.’
Kate announced in October she was stepping away from the Kate, Tim and Joel show.
It was later revealed she was seeking treatment for alcohol dependency, after Daily Mail Australia obtained photos of her outside a rehab facility.
Ricki-Lee Coulter has been filling in during her absence.
The media personality recently reassured listeners she was ‘doing well’ and would be back on her Nova FM drive show in a few weeks’ time
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