Billi Mucklow 'putting on a brave face' after ex's holiday with new girlfriend

Daily Mirror

28-04-2025

Ex-TOWIE star Billi Mucklow is 'focusing on her kids' after her split from Andy Carroll as they enjoyed a wholesome trip to the British seaside together
Former TOWIE star Billi Mucklow spent a wholesome weekend with her kids at the great British seaside – while her ex-husband footballer Andy Carroll was seen on social media enjoying a sun-drenched break in Magaluf with his girlfriend of seven months, Lou Teasdale, reports OK!.
Billi, 36, who has three children with Andy, also 36, posted a handful of snaps to Instagram that showed her surrounded by children, all enjoying some seaside fun. In contrast, Instagram posts showed Andy looking loved-up on a Mediterranean break with make-up artist and hair stylist Lou, with photos including sunlit selfies and gorgeous sea views.
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Now, a source has claimed to new that Billi's focus is firmly on her children. 'Billi has been focusing on being a good mum and putting on a brave face for herself and for her kids since splitting from Andy but, naturally, it's not been easy,' said the source.
'It's not easy for her to see Andy holidaying with his new girlfriend abroad, while she's trying to move on from the heartbreak. But Billi is a really tough girl and she's got thick skin – she's not someone to let Andy's new relationship get her down. She's putting on a brave face and having wonderful times with her little ones. She also knows that Andy is a great dad to their kids, but he's clearly loved-up and caught up in a new romance and it's very hard for her to see.'
The opposing tones of their respective weekends weren't lost on their followers. Fans swarmed Billi's Instagram with supportive messages such as, 'Lucky to have you for their mum.' Another said, 'You and your kids always look so happy together – amazing mummy.' A third commented, 'You really know the value of family. Tough times often lead to beautiful destinations.'
Navigating the end of a relationship – especially one played out in the public eye – while watching a former partner begin again would be emotionally challenging for anyone, and at the time of the couple announcing their plan to divorce, a source said Billi was feeling 'heartbroken' and having a 'tough time'.
But she has continued to put her family first and maintain a quiet dignity throughout. Billi and Andy, who met in 2013, were engaged for several years before getting married in 2022. They have sons Arlo, nine, and Wolf, seven, and daughter Marvel, four. Andy also has two children from a previous relationship, Emilie Rose and Lucas.
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Andy hit the headlines on his stag do in Dubai when he was pictured with two women on his bed as he lay passed out. One of the women later described how she had partied back at the hotel with Andy and his friends, not knowing it was his stag do, but described it as 'entirely innocent fun'.
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The wedding took place in June 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire. Guests included Billi's brother, reality TV star Sam Mucklow and her bridesmaids included sister Giorgie Dark, her stepdaughter Emilie Rose and former TOWIE regular Shelby Tribble. Over time, rumours of ongoing trust issues and growing distance between them began to circulate and Billi and Andy announced they were divorcing in September last year.
Billi, known for her role on TOWIE from 2011 to 2013 and again in 2018, has kept a relatively low profile in recent months and her social media posts focus on parenting and her life away from the spotlight. It is centred on her children and family life, offering glimpses into birthdays, holidays with her kids and other everyday moments.
Andy, currently a striker for French football club Bordeaux, has taken a more visible path in recent weeks with the appearance of Lou on his social feeds – the first time he's shared his new relationship publicly.
Although Billi has not commented publicly on her ex's new relationship, her own social media content suggests a desire to maintain family stability and positivity as she continues to adjust to life as a single mother.