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Fearne Cotton stuns in a blue sequin mini dress as she parties in Ibiza and teases new project - after estranged husband Jesse Wood proves he's serious with Made In Chelsea star
Fearne Cotton turned heads as she celebrated a friend's 50th birthday in style on the sun-soaked island of Ibiza.
The 43-year-old TV presenter shared a series of vibrant snaps from her time on the Spanish island on Instagram on Tuesday.
For one of the standout pool parties, Fearne dazzled in a shimmering blue sequin mini dress that showed off her toned legs.
She completed the eye-catching outfit with silver boots and matching jewellery, posing for photos with friends as they danced the night away.
In another photo, she radiated summer energy in a bright yellow dress, posing for a sunny selfie by the pool alongside a friend.
Fearne then shared some shots of a scenic group hike and a cheerful shot of a camera crew gathered together at the marina.
She captioned the post: 'A weekend of dancing and filming in Ibiza. First up celebrating Hedvigs 50th. So many special memories made. Danced all day (shout out to my dance partner Emma. So many memories in the happy box).
'Then filming something cool with the loveliest team of people which will be out soon. A relentless, vibrant weekend of lovely people. My cup is full and I need some sleep.'
It comes after Fearne's estranged husband Jesse Wood proved things are getting serious in his new relationship with Gemma Gregory.
The musician, 48, went public with his romance with the former Made in Chelsea star, 39, two months ago and they are going from strength to strength.
Fearne issued a shock statement to announce her split from Jesse after 10 years of marriage back in December, saying their priority was their children.
Last week, Gemma posted several loved-up pictures to Instagram, showing her and Jesse looking cosy as they cuddled and joked around during various days out.
The London-born actress and former model captioned the post: 'Love is the frequency of magic', followed by star and red heart emojis.
One friend commented, 'Gem you look so happy, glad you found a person who makes you happy.' Another said, 'You look so happy.'
Insiders say the relationship is progressing quickly - and it looks to be far more than a casual rebound following the shock collapse of Jesse's decade-long marriage to TV presenter Fearne last December.
'It's getting serious now. Jesse and Gemma are spending loads of time together and things are clearly going well,' a source close to the pair told MailOnline.
'He's been through a rough patch emotionally, but Gemma's really lifted him. They've got chemistry and a lot in common - she makes him laugh, and he feels relaxed around her. It's definitely more than a fling.'
The couple first went public in April when Gemma posted a sunny snap of Jesse hugging her tightly with the caption: 'Bloody love this one'.
It came just weeks after photos of Fearne kissing her new boyfriend, TV director Elliot Hegarty, emerged.
Fearne addressed her split from Jesse for the first time on Lorraine earlier this year, calling the situation 'very amicable' and saying the children - son Rex, 11, and daughter Honey, 8 - were 'doing great'.
She also spoke candidly about her health struggles, revealing that she had undergone surgery to remove two benign tumours from her jaw last year.
Jesse, meanwhile, has remained tight-lipped publicly, though his stepmother Jo Wood - ex-wife of his father Ronnie Wood - has spoken about the split.
'I was shocked, actually. I didn't expect Fearne to have a new boyfriend. And Jesse was devastated,' she told the Mail earlier this year.
'But sometimes in life, you have to go through these things… I'm sure Jesse's going to be very happy. These things work out. Their time was up - they had to move on.'
She also said she looked forward to meeting Gemma, describing the relationship at the time as 'all very new'.
Gemma, who has a son, Benji, from a previous relationship, is no stranger to the spotlight. She played young Estella in the 1999 adaptation of Great Expectations, and briefly appeared in
Made in Chelsea in 2012 thanks to her long-time friendship with Hugo Taylor.
She's also previously been romantically linked to aristocrat Nicholas Knatchbull - the godson of Prince Charles - and England polo captain Henry Brett.
Despite her Chelsea connections and glamorous past, Gemma has kept a relatively low profile in recent years - though friends say she's now 'glowing' with happiness.
Meanwhile, Fearne appears to be embracing her own new chapter, saying in a recent interview that she feels the happiest she's been in years and wants to focus on 'having fun' in her forties.
Speaking to BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills, she said: 'I'm really happy… I'm springing out of bed in the morning ready for life.'
